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Yangon’s new look
Asia focus, Published on 15/07/2014
» Some call it romantic, others rustic – the way mildew covers the façades of hundreds of fading historic buildings of Myanmar’s largest city.
FashionTV sells stylish stays with new hotels
Asia focus, Published on 15/07/2014
» Switch on the television and if you are a fashion freak, you may find your attention drawn to the catwalk, where young and good-looking people parade around and show the world how trends are changing.
The Historian Diplomat
Spectrum, Published on 15/07/2014
» Having a good knowledge of history can make the life of a career diplomat easier, says James Wise. As Australia’s ambassador to Thailand, he puts his knowledge to the test daily.
SET down 2.70 to 1,526.53 at noon
Online Reporters, Published on 15/07/2014
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index closed down 0.18% or 2.70 points to 1,526.53 points on Monday.
Traffic crackdown starts July 17
Online Reporters, Published on 15/07/2014
» Police Thursday will launch a crackdown on traffic scofflaws at 199 problem intersections nationwide.
SET down 4.70 to 1,524.53 points
Online Reporters, Published on 15/07/2014
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index dropped 4.70 points, or 0.31%, to close at 1,524.53 points today.
Asian shares rally following Dow gains
AFP, Published on 15/07/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian shares mostly rose on Tuesday, taking their lead from a second straight advance on Wall Street, while investors await a string of market-moving news and data over the next few days.
Military airspace open to airlines
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 15/07/2014
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has agreed to a proposal for the flexible use of military airspace, allowing commercial flights through restricted areas, the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) says.
Lorry weight curb takes flak
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 15/07/2014
» Lorry operators have complained the recent cut in the weight limit for a cargo lorry towing containers will cause their operating costs to surge by 10%.
Fishing industry in eye of storm
Business, Sriwipa Siripunyawit, Published on 15/07/2014
» The recent report in British newspaper The Guardian condemning Thailand for the use of slave labour in its fishing industry is another wake-up call, ringing loudly enough for the government, private sector and all related parties to start righting the wrongs. This is not the first time the fishing industry has been put on the spot after allegations of forced labour and human trafficking. However, some parties have argued information reported by The Guardian is outdated, non-factual and unbalanced.