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5% cap proposed in windfall tax bill
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/02/2018
» The new windfall tax will likely be capped at 5% of the increases in land valuations before and after a state project is built in an area, according to a tax official.
No end in sight for Suthep scandal
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/02/2018
» As time goes by, public doubts are growing over the police station building scandal involving former deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is handling the matter, but the probe has dragged on for nearly a decade.
Bangkok's filthy, choking air: Looking at the bright side
Business, Christopher Caillavet, Published on 19/02/2018
» 'From this foul drain, the greatest stream of human industry flows out to fertilise the world. From this filthy sewer pure gold flows. Here humanity attains its most complete development and its most brutish; here civilisation works its miracles, and here civilised man is turned back almost into a savage."
Line of the times
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 19/02/2018
» Smartphones and mobile technology have been influential to the digital TV business and audience, changing the landscape of the industry. Now digital TV operators are leveraging their strategies to stay competitive after experiencing some difficult years.
'Senator Tammy' still breaking barriers
Associated Press, Published on 19/02/2018
» WASHINGTON: Breaking down barriers is nothing new for Senator Tammy Duckworth, and that's the way she likes it.
US firearms 'debate' rages over school shooting
Associated Press, Published on 19/02/2018
» PARKLAND, Florida - Pressure is growing for tougher gun-control laws after a mass shooting at a Florida high school, with thousands of angry protesters at state rallies demanding immediate action from lawmakers, and more demonstrations planned across the country in the weeks ahead.