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Penny drops for Canada's teen swim queen Oleksiak
AFP, Published on 20/07/2019
» GWANGJU (SOUTH KOREA) - Canada's Penny Oleksiak insists she has finally left the "weirdness" of capturing Olympic swimming gold at the tender age of 16 after finally recovering from a lengthy Rio hangover.
Banks' net profit trends lower
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/07/2019
» Nine SET-listed banks' aggregate net profit for the second quarter was a tad lower than a year earlier as higher interest income and lower impairment costs almost offset increases in operating expense, while almost all banks saw an uptick in bad loans.
Race for capital's hot seat ramps up
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/07/2019
» After more than five years of dormancy under the military regime, the country's local administrative bodies will spring back to life, once again, now the country has switched back into democratic mode.
Farmers reel as rains hit 40-year low
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/07/2019
» Upcountry villagers are facing the worst drought in 40 years, which has led to fears that tap water is on the verge of drying up in some provinces.
Fitch boosts Thai outlook
Business, Published on 20/07/2019
» The outlook on Thailand's long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR) has been upgraded to positive from stable, with the rating affirmed at BBB+, as lingering political risks are unlikely to derail sound macroeconomic management, says Fitch Ratings.
Economic cabinet, joint panel readied
Business, Published on 20/07/2019
» The government looks set to bank on two mechanisms to ensure better and more effective economic management: an economic cabinet and the joint public-private consultative committee (JPPCC).
Sontirat cools firms' wage hike fears
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/07/2019
» Businesses should not panic about a hike in the daily minimum wage, from 300 baht to 400-425 baht, because it is not an urgent priority for the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), says Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong.
House to sit despite chair shortage woes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/07/2019
» House Speaker Chuan Leekpai says he expects that all 500 House representatives will be able to start holding meetings in the Senate chamber of the new parliament complex next month, but they need extra chairs.
Dam tests spark crisis
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/07/2019
» Thailand has asked the Lao government to suspend the test run of the Xayaburi dam, in order to curb the worsening drought that has hit provinces along the Mekong River.
TBank union seeks higher severance payments
Business, Published on 20/07/2019
» Thanachart Bank's labour union expects 4,000-5,000 jobs to be cut after TBank consolidates with TMB Bank, and union leaders are calling for both banks to offer higher severance payments than are legally required for those to be laid off.