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The political economy of a regime
News, Suranand Vejjajiva, Published on 14/03/2018
» The bottom-line performance of any government is measured by its success in managing the economy and putting money into its citizens' wallets. In Thailand, as long as the current ruling regime can deliver on the economic front, it can remain authoritarian and generally safe from mass uprisings against it.
Amazon luring Thais for sales to US
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/03/2018
» More opportunities are opening for Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as Amazon.com expands its footprint in business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce here as part of its Asean expansion outside of Singapore.
After dissing disabled, Skytrain must lift its game
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 14/03/2018
» Enough is enough, wheelchair-bound Manit Intharapim must have told himself before smashing the glass elevator door of a BTS lift at Asok station.
Sierra Leone opposition ahead as presidential run-off called
AFP, Published on 14/03/2018
» FREETOWN - Sierra Leone will hold a run-off vote for president on March 27, the election commission said Tuesday, after the country's main opposition finished slightly ahead of the ruling party in the first round of voting.
ECL: Sevilla oust Man United, Roma reach quarters
Reuters, Published on 14/03/2018
» MANCHESTER: Manchester United suffered a shock exit in the Champions League last 16 with a 2-1 loss to Sevilla after substitute Wissam Ben Yedder struck twice at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Sevilla stun Man Utd to make Champions League quarters
AFP, Published on 14/03/2018
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester United crashed out of the Champions League as Wissam Ben Yedder struck twice in four second-half minutes to send Sevilla into the quarter-finals for the first time in 60 years with a stunning 2-1 win at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Netflix to churn out local content
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/03/2018
» Netflix, the leader in global video-on-demand, continues to increase its subscribers by splashing out for local original content, personalising its service and experience globally.
Uttama: EEC drawing in hordes of interested firms
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/03/2018
» Many local and foreign companies have expressed intentions to invest in the flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme, encouraged by related legislation approved in February, and all projects are expected to get started soon, says Industry Minister Uttama Savanayana.
SET chief sees B22tn market cap by 2021
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 14/03/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand's market capitalisation could grow to 20-22 trillion baht by 2021, driven by prospects of new initial public offerings (IPOs) and the strong performance of currently listed companies, says SET president Kesara Manchusree.
Digital TV pins NBTC in Round 1
Business, Published on 14/03/2018
» Digital TV operators rejoiced as the Central Administrative Court handed down a ruling that will open the door for them to renounce the digital TV licences that threatened the financial health of their business.