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Danger in power plants
News, Editorial, Published on 25/01/2016
» The government's decision to speed up its controversial energy and development programmes is deeply disappointing. It has decided to press ahead with them without consulting the communities involved. It also is determined to bypass many environmental checks. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is employing the draconian Section 44 of the temporary constitution, a doomed provision that will soon expire.
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Order of influence in the balance
News, Brahma Chellaney, Published on 25/01/2016
» China's ambition to reshape the Asian order is no secret. From the "one belt, one road" scheme to the Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, major Chinese initiatives are gradually but steadily advancing China's strategic objective of fashioning a Sino-centric Asia. As China's neighbours well know, the country's quest for regional dominance could be damaging -- and even dangerous. Yet other regional powers have done little to develop a coordinated strategy to thwart China's hegemonic plans.
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A time when your welcome is worn out
News, Published on 25/01/2016
» Like love, politics involving dictatorial rule needs a break. For this reason, the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) should see the merit of a "political break", lasting five years, proposed by Jade Donavanik in his capacity as adviser to the Charter Drafting Committee (CDC).
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Russia ties with Thais at 'strongest' point
News, Chananthorn Kamjan, Published on 25/01/2016
» The Russian envoy to Thailand says relations with Thailand are at their ''strongest'' point, as the countries prepare to mark their 120th anniversary of diplomatic ties next year.
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Prinsiri axes plan to merge with KPN
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/01/2016
» SET-listed developer Prinsiri Plc (PRIN) has scrapped its merger plans with KPN Holding Co with Prinsiri claiming that the withdrawal of the independent financial adviser has affected the benefits it would have got from the deal.
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Support growing for Thai TPP membership
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/01/2016
» Civil society, academics and businesses generally want Thailand to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), signed by 12 Pacific Rim countries last October, according to the Commerce Ministry.
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Draft competition law ready for cabinet
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/01/2016
» Draft amendments to the Trade Competition Act are set to go before the cabinet for approval by next week at the latest.
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ADB keen to support megaprojects
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 25/01/2016
» The government's megaproject investment is likely to use domestic lending sources in the initial phase with foreign lenders joining in the later stage, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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State broadband plan starts in March
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/01/2016
» The government is ready to roll out the national broadband network across 30,000 villages nationwide in March, providing affordable high-speed internet access to low-income households in rural areas.
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BoI to propose privileges for smart farmer scheme
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 25/01/2016
» The Board of Investment (BoI) is set to propose promotional packages to support "smart farmer" projects at its next board meeting.
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