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Sat, 19 Feb 2022 04:33:00 +0700Critics want to stop telecom merger
The planned merger between Total Access Communication Plc (Dtac) and True Corporation Plc should be suspended because it would scale up mobile market dominance, jeopardising consumers and hindering the country's journey towards a digital economy, acc...
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0700Prayut boasts of economic prowess
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted that Thailand is better able to deal with inflation and the rising cost of living than other countries, amid criticism of the government's failure to handle the problems.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0700Blame cobras and bananas
The abrupt resignation of list-MP Mingkwan Saengsuwan from his New Economics Party (NEP) and from parliament stunned fellow politicians and members of the public alike.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:22:00 +0700Testing hobbles tourism recovery
Hotel operators are clamouring for RT-PCR testing upon arrival for foreign visitors to be eliminated from requirements to avoid a tourism collapse as the resumption of the Test & Go scheme alone is not enough to create momentum.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:58:00 +0700Strike a balance, urges Anutin
Thailand will try to strike a balance between keeping the economy functioning and safeguarding public health when the Covid-19 pandemic eases, says Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:11:00 +0700Amnesty's fate hangs in balance
The Labour Ministry says it is considering whether to refuse Amnesty International Thailand a new operating licence after determining the rights group had failed to comply with certain legal requirements.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 18:06:00 +0700Govt approves incentives to promote EV shift
The cabinet on Tuesday approved a package of incentives including tax cuts and subsidies to promote a shift to electric vehicles (EVs) in Southeast Asia's major auto production base, a government spokesperson said.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:58:00 +0700Govt approves B3 tax cut on diesel to ease high prices
The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to cut the excise tax on diesel by 3 baht per litre, from 5.99 baht currently, for three months to help mitigate the impact of high energy prices, deputy finance minister Santi Promphat told reporters.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:23:00 +0700Upskill your way to a better future
How was your January? Are our 2022 plans on track? Have we implemented our resolutions? Are we learning and doing new and better things?
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 21:10:00 +0700Police attempt to clear Canadian protest blockade
WINDSOR, Ontario: Canadian police on Saturday started clearing protesters blocking a key bridge linking Canada and the United States more than 12 hours after a court order to end the blockade took effect.