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3,000 people arrested for gambling on World Cup
King-oua Laohong and online reporters, Published on 18/06/2018
» Police have arrested about 3,000 football gamblers and bookies nationwide in the four days since the World Cup started, with financial institutions and phone service operators helping shut down online gambling, according to law enforcement authorities.
Minor confident of successful bid for Spanish hotel group
Reuters, Published on 18/06/2018
» Thai hotels operator Minor International Plc is confident of successfully acquiring Spanish hotel company NH Hotel Group SA by boosting its stake to 55-65%, Minor's chief executive told Reuters on Monday.
Emerging Asia hit by biggest exodus since 2008
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/06/2018
» A falling tide lowers all boats, it seems. Amid an exodus from emerging markets, investors are pulling out of even Asian economies with solid prospects for growth and debt financing.
US imports push Japan into trade deficit in May
AFP, Published on 18/06/2018
» TOKYO - Imports of US aircraft helped push Japan to a trade deficit in May, official data showed Monday, but experts said it was a temporary effect not linked to ongoing trade tensions.
Finding where the sweet spot lies
Business, Oranan Paweewun, Published on 18/06/2018
» Investors know they can expect both dividends and capital gains from putting money into dividend-paying stocks. But most of them overlook another advantage of dividend plays: the dividend tax credit, a benefit than can help individual taxpayers not only avoid paying tax on dividends, but also reduce their tax bill on other income.
Chainat bring Buriram down to earth with a bang
Sports, Published on 18/06/2018
» Relegation contenders Chainat stunned powerhouse Buriram United 1-0 at Chang Arena on Saturday night in the biggest upset of the Thai League 1 season so far.
CBRE: Office rents to continue resilience
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/06/2018
» The property market will keep growing as land and residential prices soar, just as office rents have risen consistently over the past three decades despite two major economic crises in 1997 and 2008, says property consultancy CBRE Thailand.
Malaysia rethinks on China projects
News, SAM REEVES, AFP, Published on 18/06/2018
» Malaysia was once a loyal partner in China's globe-spanning infrastructure drive but a new government is now pledging to review Beijing-backed projects, threatening key links in the much-vaunted initiative.
World Cup holders Germany crash to Mexico defeat
AFP, Published on 18/06/2018
» MOSCOW - Defending champions Germany crashed to the first defeat in their opening game of a World Cup since 1982 as Hirving Lozano's clinical finish earned Mexico a shock 1-0 victory on Sunday.