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Soros foundation quits Hungary over govt's 'repression'
AFP, Published on 15/05/2018
» BUDAPEST: The foundation run by US-Hungarian billionaire George Soros said Tuesday it was closing its operations in Hungary and relocating to Germany in response to the "repressive" policies of Viktor Orban's government.
Iran FM in Brussels for final leg of nuclear deal-saving tour
AFP, Published on 15/05/2018
» BRUSSELS: Iran's foreign minister is due to land in Brussels later Tuesday on the final leg of a global tour rallying diplomatic support for the country's nuclear deal after the Trump administration's abrupt withdrawal.
Pheu Thai insider says ex-MPs 'hunted'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 15/05/2018
» A leading former Pheu Thai MP said Monday that other former party MPs, especially those in the Northeast, the party's main political stronghold, were being approached and urged to defect.
Fee income faces hit, BoT official says
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/05/2018
» Commercial banks' fee-based income from money transfer services, starting from this quarter, is expected to decline significantly after most waived digital banking transaction fees, says a senior official at the Bank of Thailand.
Public to decide fate of trouble-making monkeys
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/05/2018
» Phuket province will hold a public meeting next month to come up with ways to deal with a growing monkey population that has become menace to residents and tourists.
Different strokes: Painter leads rally to 'save' art hub
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2018
» A group of artists and members of the public were planning to gather at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) in Pathumwan district Tuesday to protest against City Hall's plan to take over managing the centre.
Malaysia's temporary leader can have lasting impact
News, James Chin, Published on 15/05/2018
» At 92, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is now the world's oldest elected leader. He's also the first to return to power after a lapse of 15 years, at the helm of a different political party. His place in Asian history is assured.
2 developers buoyed by presale boost
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/05/2018
» Low-rise houses have helped presales growth at two SET-listed property developers -- AP (Thailand) and Sansiri Plc -- leading the former to revise the number of its new low-rise housing project launches this year.
Beat AI or die: Plan to save jobs
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/05/2018
» Thailand Development Research Institute (TRDI) has urged the government to develop a strategy for artificial intelligence (AI) to stimulate the economy on a long-term basis and build a better-equipped future workforce.
SCN secures Green Earth stake to go solar in Myanmar
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2018
» SET-listed Scan Inter Plc (SCN), a natural gas trader and operator of compressed natural gas (CNG) stations, has purchased shares of Green Earth Power Thailand Co to operate a solar power plant in Myanmar.