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Pritzker prize goes to Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi
AFP, Published on 07/03/2018
» NEW YORK - Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi, a pioneer of low-cost housing design, won the prestigious Pritzker Prize on Wednesday, considered architecture's Nobel equivalent.
Trump steps up trade threats as Cohn resigns in protest
AFP, Published on 07/03/2018
» WASHINGTON: White House economic advisor Gary Cohn became the latest casualty of President Donald Trump's tumultuous administration,resigning in protest Tuesday as Trump stepped up his threats of steep tariffs on steel, aluminum and European cars.
Cabinet approves further crab banks
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/03/2018
» The mobile cabinet meeting at Phetchaburi on Tuesday approved a scheme to financially support fishery communities in coastal areas and establish blue swimmer crab banks, an initiative that helps increase the number of crabs and boosts farmers' income.
'Thailand Riviera' wins cabinet seal of approval
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/03/2018
» A proposal to turn a stretch of coastline southwest of Bangkok into a "Thai Riviera" was approved in principle at Tuesday's cabinet meeting along with a raft of other projects.
Line TV, Grammy in harmony
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/03/2018
» Line TV, Line Thailand's online video platform provider, is co-producing new music content and variety music programmes with leading entertainment platform provider GMM Grammy Plc, aiming to cash in on the consumer trend of mobile music consumption.
E-business tax primed for scrutiny
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/03/2018
» A draft bill on e-business tax, a levy on online purchases, advertisements and website rent in Thailand earned by operators with a presence outside the country, will go before the cabinet this month.
Health scheme buoyed by B5.1bn budget deal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/03/2018
» The cabinet approved a budget of 5.1 billion baht yesterday for the universal health coverage scheme to plug a funding shortfall for inpatient care and staffing in rural areas.
Chatchai urges whistleblower slapping inquiry
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/03/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Chatchai Sarikulya urged the Education Ministry Tuesday to set up a probe into allegations that a professor hit a university student who exposed the embezzlement of funds at a Khon Kaen welfare centre.
PSTC gets first crack at LNG retailing
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/03/2018
» SET-listed Power Solution Technology Plc (PSTC) will become the first new player to enter Thailand's liquefied natural gas (LNG) retail business, an industry that national oil and gas conglomerate PTT has solely operated for years.
Brussels slams seven EU states for 'aggressive' tax policies
AFP, Published on 07/03/2018
» BRUSSELS - Seven EU countries including the Netherlands and Hungary will on Wednesday face unprecedented criticism from Brussels for "aggressive" tax policies that undercut other member states, the bloc's economic affairs commissioner said.