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Mexican president admits murders rising on his watch
AFP, Published on 02/09/2020
» MEXICO CITY - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador acknowledged in a state of the nation address Tuesday that murders and extortion by organized crime gangs had increased since he came to power.
TU, Seafood Alliance, Red Lobster management to acquire Red Lobster
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/09/2020
» Golden Gate Capital announced that it has agreed to sell its remaining equity stake in Red Lobster to a consortium comprised of existing Red Lobster investor TU, an investor group consisting of highly experienced global restaurateurs and hospitality industry executives, and Red Lobster management.
Big projects face costlier reinsurance
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 02/09/2020
» Large construction projects in Thailand are potentially at risk for higher reinsurance premiums as global premiums on big developments soar.
Gloves, vaccines shape analyst views
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/09/2020
» The rubber glove business and hopes for a vaccine are among the core equity investment strategies in the second half, thanks to surging demand and the domestic tourism stimulus package, say analysts.
Lacklustre demand puts hotels in promotional bind
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/09/2020
» Lukewarm domestic demand has forced hotels to cash in on advance bookings by offering extended promotions for guests who seek holidays next year.
30-baht health scheme needs a tonic
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 02/09/2020
» When I heard Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul say he would make it possible for members of the Universal Health Care (UC) scheme, better known as the "30 baht scheme", to get treatment anywhere, I was optimistic.
PM accepts Boss 'conspiracy' findings
News, Mongkol Bangprapa & Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/09/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday accepted a five-point proposal made by a panel looking into the alleged mishandling of the hit-and-run case against Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, which found evidence of conspiracy and recommended actions against those involved.
Cabinet approves cuts to SSF
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/09/2020
» The cabinet has approved cuts to contributions to the Social Security Fund (SSF) to 2% -- reduced from 5% -- of employees' base salaries from this month to November.
Uni's device can disinfect N95 masks
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 02/09/2020
» Suranaree University of Technology yesterday unveiled a coronavirus disinfectant device to be used on single-use, expensive N95 surgical masks.
Wean farmers off chemicals
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/09/2020
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha government must prevent attempts by the Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives Ministry to revoke the ban on farmers using extremely toxic substances on their crops.