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Elon Musk viciously attacks Chiang Rai cave diver
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 06/09/2018
» Elon Musk has once again attacked the British Chiang Rai resident who helped rescue the Wild Boars boys' football team, this time calling him a "child rapist."
No "financial bubble" seen as SET nears 24-year high (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/09/2017
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index Monday reached its highest level in nearly 24 years, but this was not deemed a financial bubble as the index's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio remains low.
Investors sell stocks, buy gold as war talk continues
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/08/2017
» When things get tense, especially when a major power threatens war, some investors get nervous. War is not good for business so they sell stocks and buy gold which is seen as a safe haven. For more confident investors, however, a fall in prices is an opportunity to buy.
New wave of Chinese coming to live in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/09/2016
» New wave of Chinese migrants moving to Thailand to retire, study, make money or as waypoint for further adventures are making their mark on Bangkok.
The Monday after Brexit (UPDATE TUES)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/06/2016
» The first full day of trading after the Brexit vote is over and it was a rough one. Asia was mixed but US and European stocks tumbled badly. We followed the turmoil all day and today we end with a short summary.
Medical tourism: Falling oil prices & Middle East tourism
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/05/2016
» Weak economy has reduced flow of medical tourists to Thailand, reducing revenue at leading hospitals such as Bumgrungrad but govt has 10-year plan to promote sector.
Ecommerce: Alibaba buys controlling stake in Lazada
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/04/2016
» Lazada deal adds sales of clothing & electronics in Thailand & Asean to Alibaba, part of beyond China expansion.
Big C sale: Central, TCC & Japan's Aeon all interested
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/01/2016
» Some of Thailand's richest families preparing to compete for Big C controlling stake of French owner Casino including billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi & Chirathivat family.
Thai football wars: Worawi vs. FIFA
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/10/2015
» With controlling business interest in Thailand's football business, convicted of fraud & suspended by FIFA, Worawi won't give up, but Thailand like Indonesia may be barred from World Cup if it ignores FIFA.
Mekong-Japan Cooperation: Dawei & Thai high-speed train backed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/07/2015
» Thailand & Japan agreed on Saturday to develop Dawei special economic zone (SEZ) in Myanmar & two train lines in Thailand. Japan pledged 205 billion baht to Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam over next three years to spur region's development.