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  • ADVANCED NEWS

    Dealing with capital inflows into Thailand when the baht appreciates

    Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/09/2010

    » The US dollar is losing value (weakening, depreciating) while Asian currencies have been gaining value (strengthening, appreciating). This makes Asian exports more expensive which could have a negative effect on the Thai economy.

  • THAILAND

    'We will triumph'

    News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 03/05/2023

    » Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insists he would not want to be part of a minority government after the May 14 election, despite this being possible under the constitution.

  • WORLD

    How Shackleton's Ship Was Found

    Sunday Spotlight, Published on 27/03/2022

    » When perhaps the most celebrated shipwreck in Mensun Bound's long career as a marine archaeologist was discovered, he was off viewing some penguins 1.6 kilometres away.

  • BUSINESS

    Gold down B50 to B19,700

    Online Reporters, Published on 02/04/2014

    » The Gold Traders Association announced at 9.40am on Wednesday the buying prices at 19,600 baht per baht-weight for gold bars and 19,313.84 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments.

  • ADVANCED NEWS

    Valentines roses: Highest price in Thailand

    Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/02/2013

    » A dozen roses in even rich countries like the US only costs 3,000 baht but in Thailand they cost 4,000 baht.

  • ADVANCED NEWS

    Floods: World Bank on damage & recovery

    Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/11/2011

    » 660 billion baht in property loss & 700 billion in lost opportunities. Flood impact "not all negative as it would spur spending."

  • LIFE

    The magic of movies

    Life, Published on 09/04/2019

    » The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) under the Royal Patronage of HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana has recently focused on a number of Russian classical works. For its concert at the Thailand Cultural Centre tomorrow, the RBSO moves firmly into the late 20th and early 21st centuries with a programme devoted to film soundtracks featuring the music from four classic movie musicals. Titled "Music From Great Movie Musicals", the concert under the baton of Vanich Potavanich is presented in honour of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

  • OPINION

    Late King's wishes for Thai children

    News, Published on 12/01/2019

    » As Thailand celebrates National Children's Day today, I wish to share my recollection of a memorable audience with His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and his profound message and wishes for the children of Thailand and the world. I had the great honour to meet the late king on Nov 12, 1998. I was then serving as Unicef's regional director for East Asia and the Pacific, based in Bangkok. The occasion of my audience with the late king at Chitralada Palace was to accompany visiting Unicef executive director Carol Bellamy. Also accompanying us was the late Thai foreign minister Surin Pitsuwan. ​

  • WORLD

    Trump slams EU over massive Google fine

    AFP, Published on 20/07/2018

    » WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump lashed out Thursday after Brussels hit US tech giant Google with a record fine, and warned he would no longer allow Europe to take "advantage" of the United States.

  • BUSINESS

    E-commerce forces brick-and-mortar stores to innovate

    Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 24/04/2017

    » With e-commerce being fitted into their arsenals, retailers are now aiming to provide new experiences and greater convenience for shoppers. And while bricks-and-mortar stores will continue to exist, they are no longer places exclusively for shopping, but also must function as showrooms and fitting rooms.

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