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Give people a chance to sell their data to FB
News, Leonid Bershidsky, Published on 01/02/2019
» It's easy to be outraged by the revelation that Facebook has been paying users between the ages of 13 and 35 up to US$20 (624 baht) a month to allow practically unlimited access to their smartphone usage data. But outrage about the social media giant is so 2017. The latest dubious practice could be an opportunity to consider a more finely tuned business model.
The fatal flaw in Central Europe's democracies
News, Piroska Nagy-Mohacsi, Published on 01/02/2019
» Recent street protests in Budapest against new legislation governing overtime work -- quickly dubbed the "slave law" -- highlight the vulnerability of the illiberal democracies that have emerged in Central Europe. The law, introduced without any consultation, seeks to limit labour costs and mobility in order to keep foreign direct investment (FDI) and jobs in Hungary. It also benefits employers, including the new, politically connected elite that surrounds Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
DSI zeroes in on forest trespassers
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 01/02/2019
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is expanding its probe into the encroachment of more than 2,000 rai in the Phu Khikai forest reserve in Phetchabun, with a focus on possible violations of the foreign business law.
As FDA stumbles, laws to control salt in diet sought
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/02/2019
» Health academics and advocates are calling for tighter legal measures to rein in the sodium content in food.
DSI chief vows to find, arrest Manop
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 01/02/2019
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will seek a warrant for the arrest of Manop Divari, father of former Pheu Thai MP Sita Divari, and initiate extradition proceedings if his whereabouts can be verified.
PM says 'abandon cars'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/02/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is urging people in Bangkok to abandon their cars and instead use public transport, saying the haze which has choked the capital is mainly caused by vehicles.
'Undemocratic' label caused drop in ranking, Prayut says
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/02/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha admitted Thursday that the government's "perceived undemocratic status" had a bearing on Thailand's latest fall in an annual global corruption index.
Central Group, Grab seek to expand reach with alliance
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep and Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk, Published on 01/02/2019
» The 6-billion-baht investment by Central Group in Grab Thailand is aimed at fulfilling the diversification of Grab into retail financial services and boosting revenue opportunities in on-demand food delivery and transport via disruptive technology.
PF lines up 17 new projects
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/02/2019
» SET-listed developer Property Perfect Plc (PF) plans to launch 17 new projects worth a combined 20 billion baht, mainly in the low-rise segment, as the property market will shrink by over 10% this year, led by the condo sector.
BoT warns dust will soon hit tourism
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/02/2019
» Even though the persistent toxic haze caused by ultra-fine dust particles shrouding Bangkok and its vicinity has not yet taken a toll on the tourism sector, an impact is inevitable if the pollution is prolonged, says a senior official at the central bank.