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Pope stuns Chile with victim-blaming comment
The Associated Press, Published on 19/01/2018
» SANTIAGO: Pope Francis has accused victims of Chile's most notorious paedophile of slander, an astonishing end to a visit meant to help heal the wounds of a sex abuse scandal that has cost the Catholic Church its credibility in the country.
NLA panel scraps senator cross-election method
Online Reporters, Published on 19/01/2018
» A panel considering the organic bill on the selection of senators has decided to have candidates from 15 professional groups elect finalists among themselves, eliminating the football-style cross-election method championed by constitution writers earlier.
State allots B136bn to East
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/01/2018
» The government expects to invest a combined 136 billion baht in developing the eastern region between 2017-2021, with a major portion projected to be splurged on the much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
November poll dreams may turn to dust
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 19/01/2018
» The general election is just 311 days away -- as long as the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) keeps to its promise and sticks to the timetable for the political roadmap to democracy so the poll can proceed in November.
Secrets of the sex trade
News, Editorial, Published on 19/01/2018
» The high-profile raid on Victoria's Secret Massage parlour in Bangkok may have stamped out one human-trafficking case, but it will not dent the unregulated and illicit sex trade of other trafficking rings. It's no secret that the sex trade operates and even flourishes in most Thai cities.
B20bn slated for digital plan
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/01/2018
» The government is set to invest 20 billion baht in infrastructure projects in fiscal 2018 as part of its ambitious digital development plan.
Boston Market underscores CPF growth
Business, Darana Chudasri & Jesus Alcocer, Published on 19/01/2018
» Charoen Pokphand Group (CPG) plans to expand its frozen food business in Asia by synergising its flagship food firm Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) and CPF's wholly owned subsidiary, Bellisio Foods Inc.
SET seeks clarity on ICOs
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand is waiting for greater clarity on initial coin offering (ICO) regulations, but the SET admits that such digital crowdfunding could be considered as a security if it falls into an exchangeable criteria.
State energy firms keep assets
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/01/2018
» State-controlled energy businesses will remain the backbone of the national energy infrastructure, says Energy Minister Siri Jirapongphun.
Amata plans B5bn in spending
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/01/2018
» SET-listed Amata Corporation Plc plans to spend 5 billion baht in 2018 for domestic operations and industrial estates abroad.