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NACC to seek feedback on MP gift limit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/01/2018
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has indicated that it will seek public feedback on its move to adjust its rule that bars holders of political positions from receiving gifts worth more than 3,000 baht following heavy criticism.
PM says he's a politician − no surprise there
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 08/01/2018
» Finally, last week, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha halfheartedly admitted, for the first time since he took over the government's administration more than three years ago, that he is a politician, but not without reminding all of us that he is not just any politician -- but a politician who used to be a soldier.
Machines to take over industry
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/01/2018
» Artificial intelligence (AI) technology in Thailand is likely to evolve this year through use in chatbots, image processing, the Internet of Things (IoT), marketing, and even medical procedures, say industry analysts.
E-marketplaces brace for competition
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/01/2018
» Intense competition from global commerce players has forced local e-marketplace operators to adapt for survival.
Globe Tech app delineates sacred sites
Business, Published on 08/01/2018
» Globe Tech Co, the maker of the digital navigation app Nostra, will commemorate the new year and the late King with a special map marking sacred places in Bangkok.
Knight Frank spots foreign infusion
Business, Published on 08/01/2018
» The Thai residential market benefited last year from foreign buyers, says property consultant Knight Frank Thailand.
OIC tightens noose on agent violators
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 08/01/2018
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) continues to tighten supervision on insurance intermediaries in a bid to protect consumers after it revoked the licences of 50 insurance agents and a broker during the first nine months of last year.
US expansion catches eye of Banpu, PTTEP
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/01/2018
» Thai energy firms Banpu Plc and PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) are reacting to the announced increase in petroleum production by the US by increasing their investment in the Marcellus and Utica shale regions.
Myanmar confident of economic take-off this year
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 08/01/2018
» After nearly two years in power, Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and her government face a crucial year ahead. Apart from significant political problems -- resolving the troubles in violence-torn Rakhine state and reviving the stalled peace process -- the government needs to show dramatically improved performance on the economic front.
Private equity turns to family firms
Business, Jesus Alcocer, Published on 08/01/2018
» Private equity firms are betting that family-owned businesses are a profitable though overlooked way to gain a foothold in developing markets.