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PTTEP chews over Bongkot stake of Shell
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/10/2017
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP), the only SET-listed upstream oil business, says it is interested in buying the 22.2% stake of Royal Dutch Shell Plc in the Bongkot gas field in the Gulf of Thailand.
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Rich lobby could derail property tax reform
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/10/2017
» Sluggish deliberation of a bill on the proposed land and buildings tax before the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) raises questions whether the law, part of the country's tax reform, will ever come into existence.
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Adult supervision a tricky business at the White House
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 12/10/2017
» Here's the scenario. Late one evening Donald Trump is watching Fox News and a report comes on that North Korea is planning to launch a missile that can reach the United States. (Kim Jong-un's regime has said it is going to do that one of these days -- but only as a test flight landing in the ocean somewhere, not as an attack.)
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Central bank's MPC predicts growth, with caveats
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 12/10/2017
» The Bank of Thailand's rate-setting committee foresees further economic growth but is concerned over rising bad loans in the short term and search-for-yield behaviour increasing amid the low-interest-rate environment.
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Prayut must keep his word
News, Editorial, Published on 12/10/2017
» It will come as a relief to many that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has set the month, if not the date, when he will return the power to the Thai people. He assured reporters on Tuesday that the general election will take place in November next year and that the exact date will be announced in June.
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Clean power plan done and dusted
News, Noah Feldman, Published on 12/10/2017
» Several state attorneys general have announced they will sue to block the Environmental Protection Agency's rollback of former president Barack Obama's signature Clean Power Plan. Can they win? And should they? The answer to both questions is no, but not because of anything inherently wrong with the plan to cut greenhouse-gas emissions from power plants. Although administrative decisions must be rational, they are permitted to reflect the president's political priorities and beliefs. Donald Trump won the election, and now he gets to impose his pro-coal environmental vision. That may be terrible for the earth, but it's good for democracy.
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Elitist wishful thinking
News, Postbag, Published on 12/10/2017
» The statement by Labour Ministry inspector Viwat Jiraphanvanich in the Oct 9 report on how a minimum wage hike will hurt the economy clearly shows the elitist disconnect within Thailand.
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Dow Chemical offers new coating product locally
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/10/2017
» The Thai unit of Michigan-based Dow Chemical Co has launched a new innovative coating for industrial products and construction works, expecting to capitalise on rising demand as the government promotes construction and investment.
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Apping out the royal funeral
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/10/2017
» With heavy hearts, Thais do not want the day of the royal cremation for their beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej to come, but must accept the truth. In greater Bangkok, mourners can present sandalwood flowers for the royal funeral at 114 assembly points on Oct 26.
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Facebook tops brands that give Thai millennials buzz
Business, Published on 12/10/2017
» Facebook, 7-Eleven and Lazada top the 10 best perceived brands among millennials in Thailand, according to a YouGov BrandIndex survey.
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