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Old Rayong river bridge to be renovated
Online Reporters, Published on 05/09/2016
» RAYONG -- The 64-year-old Piampongsan Bridge across the Rayong River in Muang district will be closed from Oct 10 for renovation, Rayong Municipality mayor Voravit Supachokchai said.
Will university enrolment changes bridge rich-poor gap?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/09/2016
» One central university exam set to replace universities giving own exams (direct admissions) reducing costs for poorer students, but still too many exams.
Thai food's new normal?
Special Publications, Published on 05/09/2016
» Just as space exploration begat solar roof panels and family saloons are Formula 1 derivatives, so the exceptional culinary artistry that is globally revitalising the upper echelons of Thai dining is percolating into the mainstream.
SET falls 20.51 to 1,500.97 at midday
Online Reporters, Published on 05/09/2016
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index went down 20.51 points, or 1.35%, to close at 1,500.97 points at the end of trading session this morning. The trade value was 50.49 billion baht, with 12.71 billion shares traded.
Sinking Hanjin stocks volatile after trading resumes
AFP, Published on 05/09/2016
» SEOUL - Shares in South Korea's foundering shipping giant Hanjin were volatile on Monday after filing for bankruptcy protection in Seoul and reportedly the US, sinking the maritime freight industry deeper into crisis.
Tax-exempt NATO, Afghan military fuel sold on open market
AFP, Published on 05/09/2016
» KABUL - Tax-exempt military fuel imported into Afghanistan is being sold on the open market, industry officials and a new anti-corruption report reveal, causing the government huge revenue losses as Kabul struggles to wean itself off foreign aid.
Rooney plays where he wants, says England boss Allardyce
AFP, Published on 05/09/2016
» TRNAVA (SLOVAKIA) - Sam Allardyce vowed to defer to captain Wayne Rooney over his positioning after starting life as England manager with a last-gasp 1-0 win over Slovakia in World Cup qualifying.
Three newcomers for Australia ODIs in South Africa
AFP, Published on 05/09/2016
» SYDNEY - Australia picked three newcomers on Monday to cover the absence of fast bowling spearheads Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for their one-day series in South Africa this month.
When the thief holds the key to the cashbox: detecting internal fraud
Christopher Bruton, Published on 05/09/2016
» Much attention is given these days to corruption. Political leaders rant and rave against it, and politicians in general demand its eradication. But in most countries they are the biggest miscreants, stealing from the people whom they claim to represent.
Trial run of new canal boat service begins
Online Reporters, Published on 05/09/2016
» A trial run has begun of a new passenger boat service along Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem canal to help commuters and relieve congestion on Bangkok's roads.