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Cool under pressure: Games debutant, 79, who foiled plane hijack
AFP, Published on 10/04/2018
» BRISBANE (AUSTRALIA) - Being the oldest Commonwealth Games competitor in history at age 79 would be life-defining for most people, but not Bob Pitcairn: as a commercial airline pilot he foiled a hijacking.
Wissanu: Raising retirement age not yet finalised
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/04/2018
» The planned extension of the mandatory retirement age for government and state enterprise officials from 60 to 63 years is still awaiting a proper study and is not yet in force, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Tuesday.
3m at risk from robotics rise
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 10/04/2018
» The Bank of Thailand forecasts 3 million workers will suffer on account of automation and robotics use over the next decade.
Govt officials to retire at 63 not 60
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/04/2018
» The mandatory retirement age for government and state enterprise officials will be extended from 60 to 63 under a national reform plan that took effect on Saturday as Thailand addresses problems associated with being an ageing society.
UN group highlights nexus of duties
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 10/04/2018
» At the end of their well-received visit to Thailand, the UN Working Group (WG) on Business and Human Rights issued a useful and constructive statement. As with any visit by a human rights body, the WG's findings indicate both a positive side and another side that needs improvement.
Prayut hints at new plan to retain grip
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 10/04/2018
» Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has hinted that he might accept an invitation to be on a political party's list of nominees to become prime minister after an election if he feels there is enough support behind him.
Pet vaccination rush aims to stave off rabies wave
News, Nucharee Rakrun, Published on 10/04/2018
» Villagers in Nakhon Si Thammarat municipality are rushing to have their pet dogs and cats vaccinated against rabies, receiving eggs as a gift for their role in helping control the deadly virus which has already caused seven human deaths.
Cabinet to review 20-year strategy in May
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/04/2018
» The draft 20-year national strategy is expected to be forwarded to the cabinet next month and come into force in July, the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) said.
SMEs 'not suffering' from higher rates
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/04/2018
» Bank of Thailand governor Veerathai Santiprabhob played down Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong's recent comment that commercial banks charge too much interest to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) compared to large corporates, saying SMEs enjoy competitive rates.
NBTC drops demand for mobile phone aid
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/04/2018
» The telecom regulator has finally backed off support for assisting the country's two mobile giants after facing weeks of heavy criticism from academics and the public sector, who argue that Advanced Info Service (AIS) and True Move have not suffered enough to warrant support.