Study in contrasts Away from the retail world, The Mall chief pursues simplicity. Pitsinee Jitpleecheep and Krissana Parnsoonthorn Supaluck Umpujh is no stranger to the business and social whirl, dressing elegantly and surrounded by luxury products that are part of her job. But in real life, the wom... Read more.
POLITICS EC to probe if Somchai broke charter Ruangkrai files petition against PM over shares WASSANA NANUAM AND KOMSAN TORTERMVASANA The Election Commission (EC) yesterday agreed to look into an allegation that Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat has violated the constitution by holding shares in a pr... Read more.
Candidates unveil their teammates Prominent names join Apirak’s staff SUPOJ WANCHAROEN AND EKKARACH SATTABURUTH Staff of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration led by city clerk Pongsak Semsant take a ride in a converted tram to Yaowaraj, urging city residents to cast their votes in the Bangk... Read more.
POLITICS Somchai secures backing, set to be PM POST REPORTERS Deputy leader of the People Power party (PPP) Somchai Wongsawat is poised to become prime minister after securing backing from a rebel faction and the five coalition partners yesterday. Boonchong Wongtrairat, a member of the rebel faction... Read more.
Thailand add silvers to haul TOR CHITTINAND Thailand picked up two more silver medals in the athletics events at the Paralympics yesterday. Saichon Konjen won the silver medal in the men’s 200 metres wheelchair race, while he was also in the 4×400 metres relay wheelchair team which finish... Read more.
ECONOMY Trade trend helping Thailand, says Supachai PARISTA YUTHAMANOP Strong global trade and high commodity prices will help Thailand make trade gains and lift economic growth in this year, according to Supachai Panitchpakdi, secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Developm... Read more.
Power struggle BangkokPost.com Bosses and workers disagreed on whether Bangkok electricity and water unions will go ahead with their strikes and service cuts on Wednesday. Labour unions vowed to walk out, while state enterprise executives assured the public there will be no cuts in services. The lab... Read more.
