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Mexico's Carlos Slim to slash NY Times holdings in half
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/12/2017
» NEW YORK: Billionaire Carlos Slim is planning to sell more than half of his 17% stake in the New York Times Co to US hedge fund investors, reducing his sway over one of the world's most influential publishers.
'Vast undercount': 9,000 civilians dead in final IS battle
Associated Press, Published on 21/12/2017
» MOSUL, Iraq: The price Mosul's residents paid in blood to see their city freed from Islamic State rule was between 9,000 and 11,000 dead, a civilian casualty rate nearly 10 times higher than what has been previously reported.
Trump hails 'historic' US tax reform
New York Times, Published on 21/12/2017
» WASHINGTON: The House planned to move quickly to hold a final vote on the tax bill after the Senate gave its approval early Wednesday. The House Rules Committee held an 8am (8pm Thailand time) meeting on the bill, a procedural step before the full House was set to vote later in the day.
NACC 'snooping' plan stirs fury
News, Published on 21/12/2017
» A last-minute proposal to let the National Anti-Corruption Commission conduct eavesdropping and wire-tapping is expected to lead to a fierce debate in the National Legislative Assembly today.
Aviation industry 'set to take off'
News, Published on 21/12/2017
» Thailand is ramping up its aviation industry to become a hub in Asean, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared Wednesday.
Stargazers get regional portal
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/12/2017
» The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) will open a regional observatory for the public in Chachoengsao province on Feb 2 next year to mark the 150th anniversary of the full eclipse predicted by King Rama IV.
Govt told to cut tax privileges to fund 30-baht scheme
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/12/2017
» The government should reduce tax privileges granted to investors to generate more income to fund the universal healthcare coverage scheme, a seminar has been told.
Park chiefs add big bikes to banned list
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/12/2017
» Big bikes will be banned from national parks to keep the forests in their pristine state and undisturbed, according to the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department.
Excise Dept launches nightspot crackdown
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/12/2017
» The Excise Department vowed Wednesday to strip the licences of entertainment venues which operate after legal hours, in prohibited zones or sell alcohol to underage people, particularly during the upcoming New Year holidays.
Thai firms set to gain from Trump tax overhaul
Business, Published on 21/12/2017
» Thai companies investing in the US are expected to reap benefits from the imminent US tax overhaul in terms of lower tax liability and better corporate earnings, analysts say.