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Trump lawyers to rebut impeachment case, bringing verdict closer
AFP, Published on 12/02/2021
» WASHINGTON - Lawyers for Donald Trump take the Senate floor Friday to rebut the Democratic-led impeachment of the former president for inciting insurrection, with Republican lawmakers then widely expected to vote to acquit.
KTC to take 75.05% stake in KTB Leasing
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2021
» SET-listed Krungthai Card Plc (KTC) is in the process of acquiring a 75.05% stake in Krungthai Leasing Co Ltd (KTB Leasing) from Krungthai Bank (KTB), aiming to expand financial services to cover secured loan products.
Finance lines up perks, deterrents
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/02/2021
» The Finance Ministry plans to adopt both tax incentives and deterrent tools to rev up the investment ratio from the existing 20% of GDP to 40%.
Hotels urged to take proactive role
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/02/2021
» Hoteliers should be more proactive, work harder, spot new markets and keep monitoring the situation to respond with timely strategies as recovery of the hospitality sector will take longer than expected.
Sakulthorn hears bribery collusion charge at CSD
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/02/2021
» Sakulthorn Juangroonruangkit, the younger brother of Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn, acknowledged a charge of colluding to bribe a Crown Property Bureau official for a land lease deal yesterday.
Pioneer in wellness
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/02/2021
» Chiva-Som International Health Resort celebrated its quadranscentennial milestone last year as a pioneer in wellness retreats in Thailand. The brainchild of Boonchu Rojanastien, who was a former finance minister and banker, started out as his personal weekend retreat where he went with friends and family to escape from Bangkok's hustle and bustle. From 1995, the beachfront 17.7-rai property has evolved into an internationally renowned wellness destination that has welcomed many A-listers and collected many accolades, including "Best Destination Spa" by Condé Nast Traveller The Spa Awards 2020. 25 years in the biz. They must be doing something right.
Biden, Xi face off in marathon two-hour call
AFP, Published on 12/02/2021
» WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden revealed Thursday that his first phone call with Xi Jinping lasted a marathon two hours, during which he challenged his Chinese counterpart on human rights, trade and regional muscle-flexing.