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EU to present Trump trade war riposte
AFP, Published on 07/03/2018
» BRUSSELS: The European Union will on Wednesday set out plans to strike back against US President Donald Trump's threatened steel and aluminium tariffs, with flagship US products such as jeans, motorbikes and whiskey in the crosshairs.
New parliament house to be finished early next year
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/03/2018
» The new parliament house should finally be ready for use early next year, and the old parliament compound will then be returned to the Bureau of the Royal Household, the president of the National Legislative Assembly said on Wednesday.
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.
Winning in a 4.0 Disruptive Economy -- Why Developing High Potential Talent is Key (Part 2 of 2)
Justin Paul, Published on 07/03/2018
» Our previous article in this series [on February 9] focused on the concept of teaching high potential talent leadership skills to strengthen your organisation's ability to navigate the next decade of disruptive trends.
Prison hospital plans 'first-class' upgrade to also treat public
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 07/03/2018
» The Corrections Department plans to expand and upgrade its hospital to "first-class standard", aiming to treat not only prisoners but also the general public.
'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.
New political parties must wipe slate clean
News, Suranand Vejjajiva, Published on 07/03/2018
» As new political parties rush to reserve names and kick off the registration process, there emerges an impression that our politics is being returned to a democratic mode. The existing political parties are supposed to start confirming the memberships of their members next month. However, there still is no clear signal from the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) over when it will allow political parties -- new or old -- to conduct activities. The road ahead remains full of pitfalls and loopholes. It will be a long time before the dust settles, if ever.
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.
Thani maintains his party pledge
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/03/2018
» Despite not showing up on Tuesday to register a new party entity as pledged, Thani Thaugsuban, younger brother of street protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban, vowed he will go ahead with the plan soon.
Movenpick rejigs plan to add 3 Thai hotels
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 07/03/2018
» Movenpick Hotels and Resorts is mapping a portfolio expansion in the Thai market with an objective to operate three hotels over the next few years, said Mark Willis, president of Asia for the company.