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Darkest days before the dawn
Published on 23/06/2024
» The economy is currently at one of its bleakest points, but economic experts expect the situation to bottom out in the second half of the year now that the national budget has been rolled out.
Popular Facebook page busted for Euro 2024 betting ads
Online Reporters, Published on 22/06/2024
» The owner of a Facebook page with over 2 million followers has been arrested on charges of posting online gambling advertisements related to the 2024 Uefa European Championship (Euro 2024), police said.
Namibian court overturns anti-gay laws
Published on 22/06/2024
» WINDHOEK, Namibia - The High Court in Namibia has declared two colonial-era laws that criminalised same-sex acts between men unconstitutional, in a landmark win for the LGBTQ community in the southern African country.
Asian shares ease back on profit-taking
Business, Published on 22/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares ended the week with a whimper after a recent rally to 26-month highs drew profit-taking, while the relentless strength in the US dollar pushed the Japanese yen towards the intervention zone.
Tourist police step up protection in Pattaya
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 21/06/2024
» PATTAYA — The Tourist Police Bureau says it is working with the embassies of five countries to crack down on tourist scams and 10 criminal groups in Pattaya.
Malaysia plans CCTV at border fuel stations to tame smuggling
Online Reporters, Published on 21/06/2024
» Malaysian authorities are considering putting their own closed-circuit TV cameras at some petrol stations in a state bordering Thailand to deter them from selling cheap fuel to smugglers.
Tiny Singapore sees sudden frenzy in deals worldwide
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/06/2024
» SINGAPORE - Singapore has turned into a hive of activity for mergers and acquisitions this quarter as investor confidence returns, helped by the relative economic and political stability of the island nation nestled in Southeast Asia.
Fitch slashes assessment for banking sector to neutral
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/06/2024
» Fitch Ratings has downgraded the outlook for the Thai banking sector to neutral from improving, citing a subdued pace of economic recovery that is likely to constrain earnings growth.
Artists reflect on humanity's impact on Earth
Life, Published on 20/06/2024
» Three Thai artists have joined hands to show their perspective on the negative impact humanity has on our environment during "Anthropocene", which is running at West Eden Gallery, until Aug 11.
Japanese firms to invest more as outlook brightens
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/06/2024
» Japanese investors are expected to increase their activity in Thailand, following a forecast by the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro) of a rebound in tourism and business in the second half of this year, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.