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Thai shares fall, gold prices hit new record high
BANGKOK, Aug 8 - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) composite index on Monday dropped in tandem with regional stock markets after US-based...
Thailand experiences gold rush, share plunge
BANGKOK, Aug 8 - Mounting concerns over the rising risk of global recession and heavy public debt loads in the U.S. and Europe...
Bangkok Poll asks youth if their mothers were PMs
BANGKOK, 9 August 2011 – Mothers would be asked by their children to think of common benefits and be honest if they were a...
No Thais harmed by riots in England
BANGKOK, 9 August 2011– The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that no Thai people have been killed or injured in the riots...
DDPM warns 21 provinces of flash floods
BANGKOK, 9 August 2011 – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has warned residents in 21 provinces to be prepared for...
National shopping spree to take place 19-21 Aug
BANGKOK, 8 August 2011 – Retailers, wholesalers and convenience stores nationwide will join hands to give discounts for consumers to celebrate the 91st...
THB to move 29.80-30.20 THB/USD this week
BANGKOK, 8 August 2011 – Kasikorn Research Centre (KResearch) has estimated that the Thai baht this week (from 8 to 11 August 2011)...
Fin Min not to collect 11-bn-THB tax from Thaksin’s offspring
BANGKOK, 8 August 2011 – The Ministry of Finance has agreed not to collect tax worth totally 11 billion THB from the son...
Thailand asked to adopt same academic calendar as other ASEAN nations
BANGKOK, 8 August 2011 -Council of University Presidents of Thailand President Prasart Suebkha has proposed that Thai universities adopt a new semester calendar,...
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Road rage brewing as Pattaya baht bus blocks traffic to chat with passenger
PATTAYA, Thailand – A confrontation between a ride-hailing driver and a baht bus operator on Soi Buakhao has reignited complaints about traffic congestion and...
Afternoon alcohol ban ends in Thailand, critics warn of dangerous spillover
PATTAYA, Thailand – Academics and public health observers have raised concerns following the Royal Gazette announcement on May 28 allowing expanded alcohol sales hours...
UK to ban under-16s from social media under landmark ‘Australia Plus’ plan
LONDON, UK – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced sweeping new restrictions that will ban children under the age of 16 from accessing...
Phuket Model targets encroached forests and beaches for strict law enforcement
BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin is moving forward with the “Phuket Model” policy to reclaim encroached forest areas...
Food delivery joins Thais Help Thais Plus program as merchants expect sales surge
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thais Help Thais Plus economic stimulus program has opened food delivery orders through four major platforms, with merchants expecting a...