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Power policy needs rethink
News, Editorial, Published on 21/04/2020
» Cooperating with the state's stay-at-home policy as a means of curbing the spread of Covid-19 has caused a major burden for the public -- a huge increase in electricity bills. Many households have been shocked by their latest bills which, in some cases, have risen three-fold.
Online meeting law enacted
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/04/2020
» The government has devised a law to ensure the legality of online meetings carried out by state and private organisations after the coronavirus outbreak has disrupted physical events.
Vatana 'innocence' claim faces scrutiny
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 21/04/2020
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will look into a claim by an activist that the agency had no evidence proving former deputy interior minister Vatana Asavahame abused his power in a case linked with the Klong Dan wastewater treatment scandal, NACC secretary-general Warawit Sukboon said on Monday.
Brokers called on for support
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/04/2020
» Brokers who are debenture underwriters will be asked to lend liquidity support to high-yield bond issuers with a combined value of more than 30 billion set to mature this year, to safeguard against rollover and default risks, says a bond market source who requested anonymity.
Trio arrested with 400,000 speed pills
News, Jakkrapan Nathanri, Published on 21/04/2020
» Khon Kaen: Three people were arrested and more than 400,000 methamphetamine or "speed" pills were seized in a police crackdown on drug trafficking over the weekend.
BEC World president steps down
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/04/2020
» Ariya Banomyong, president of BEC World, has tendered his resignation after one year in the position, the operator of Channel 3 says.
Move for blanket cheques dismissed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/04/2020
» The Finance Ministry has shrugged off proposals made by 20 parliament members from three coalition parties, saying the monthly 5,000-baht assistance cannot be handed out to all households as some are not affected by the pandemic.
Walmart's Coronavirus Challenge Is Just Staying Open
Business, Sarah Nassauer, Published on 21/04/2020
» A picture hangs in the office of Walmart Inc. Chief Executive Doug McMillon showing company trucks rolling into New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, an indication of the retailer's pride in quickly restocking stores during the toughest of times.
Kudos to Thai Covid-19 fighters
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 21/04/2020
» In the 99 days since Covid-19 hit Thailand, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government has adjusted its handling of the pandemic. For the first 58 days, Gen Prayut continued to behave like a busboy in a local restaurant, trying to do everything from welcoming guests to serving food and cleaning tables.
Moguls mustn't have monopoly on exit strategy
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 21/04/2020
» Ask me. Ask salary earners who have seen their monthly incomes slashed to save their companies. Ask restaurant owners and SMEs whose business virtually disappeared overnight while expenses have continued to mount. Ask workers who were made jobless and penniless as soon as the lockdown began.