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Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman sentenced to life in prison
Associated Press, Published on 17/07/2019
» NEW YORK: The Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was sentenced Wednesday to life behind bars in a US prison, a humbling end for a drug lord notorious for his ability to kill, bribe or tunnel his way out of trouble.
Turkish diplomat among two shot dead in Iraq's Arbil
AFP, Published on 17/07/2019
» ARBIL (IRAQ) - The Turkish vice consul to Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region was among at least two people shot dead Wednesday in the regional capital Arbil, prompting pledges of "retaliation" from Ankara.
SCB analysts see lengthy US-China dispute
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/07/2019
» Looser monetary policies worldwide and the protracted Sino-US trade dispute will chiefly determine the second-half investment outlook, according to SCB Wealth Holistic Experts.
Disclose prices or face fines, warns DIT
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/07/2019
» Online businesses which failed to disclose the price of their goods and services may face a maximum fine of 10,000 baht, the Department of Internal Trade warns.
Labour minister: Minimum wage will rise gradually
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/07/2019
» The minimum wage will rise gradually, with increases awarded in those industries able to absorb them, Labour Minister MR Chatumongol Sonakul said on Wednesday.
BoT shies away from rate cut
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/07/2019
» The Bank of Thailand reiterated its concern about the baht’s persistent strength on Wednesday, but said cutting the key interest rate may have only a limited impact in dealing with currency’s ascent and instead flagged a preference for using a range of tools.
GM, Fiat Chrysler warn workers auto industry facing tough future
AFP, Published on 17/07/2019
» DETROIT: With plant closures hanging over the start of contract negotiations, General Motors chief Mary Barra on Tuesday warned the United Auto Workers union that the industry is facing a difficult road ahead.
Mixed earnings at large US banks as Fed rate cut looms
AFP, Published on 17/07/2019
» NEW YORK: JPMorgan Chase reported record quarterly profits on Tuesday behind strong consumer businesses on a day of mixed bank earnings that underscored the sector's vulnerability to lower Federal Reserve interest rates.
France keen to broaden ties with Thailand
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 17/07/2019
» Many French companies are interested in investing in the Eastern Economic Corridor, according to French ambassador to Thailand Jacques Lapouge.
China must be sincere on Mekong
News, Niwat Roykaew, Published on 17/07/2019
» Last week, the Bangkok Post published remarks by Yang Yang, a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Thailand, explaining how China and others are promoting water resources cooperation in the Mekong "for the benefit of the people in the region".