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SET extends fall, other SE Asia stocks drop
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 05/03/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index declined for the fourth straight session, while other Southeast Asian stock markets extended falls on Monday.
Breaking free of bureaucracy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Oranan Paweewun, Published on 05/03/2018
» The idea of having an independent tax body to enhance tax collection efficiency has been floated in Thailand in a bid to break away from the ineptitude of the existing bureaucratic red tape.
Dangers of eternity
Asia focus, Erich Parpart and Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 05/03/2018
» While censorship and intolerance of dissent and political opposition are not new to China, they have become more prominent under the current regime as the mainland's leader has made these repressive practices, along with his anti-corruption cloak to silence disagreement, the main theme for governance.
Lottery suspect could face sack from teaching job
News, Dumrongkiat Mala and Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/03/2018
» The Teacher's Council of Thailand (TCT) on Friday set up a committee to consider whether teacher Preecha Kraikruan has violated the Teachers' Ethics Act after he was arrested and charged by police for allegedly using fake information to claim ownership of winning lottery tickets worth 30 million baht.
PACC tipped to finish inquiries this month
News, King-oua Laohong and Supapong Chaolan, Published on 03/03/2018
» The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) expects to wrap up probes into irregularities involving funds for the destitute at welfare centres in 37 provinces this month.
Passing on the artistic flame
News, Nauvarat Suksamran and Saiarun Pinaduang, Published on 03/03/2018
» Although an 84-year-old Kalasin woman recognised for her beautiful hand-woven prae wa silk is now too frail to weave, her exquisite workmanship will not disappear as her four daughters have vowed to carry on her craft.
Trump says 'trade wars are good and easy to win'
AFP and AP, Published on 02/03/2018
» WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump spoke out defiantly on Friday against global criticism of his plan to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, seeming to welcome the idea of a trade war.
SET among biggest losers as SE Asia stocks fall
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 02/03/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand index dropped almost 1%, while most Southeast Asian stock markets fell on Friday, as US President Donald Trump's plan to press hefty tariffs on steel and aluminium imports sparked fears of a global trade war.
Cop in partial uniform draws laughs on social media
Wallapa Guawattanapan and Online Reporters, Published on 02/03/2018
» A police captain photographed wearing a uniform shirt with jeans and brown suede shoes at a road checkpoint in Mukdahan province has explained he had been on a plainclothes assignment and was interrupted changing into his uniform.
42 register as new parties on opening day
Online Reporters and Reuters, Published on 02/03/2018
» Registration for new political parties began on Friday, with 34 groups turning up to register with the Election Commission.