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Investors lock in profits before tariff deadline
Business, Published on 26/07/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares eased back on Friday, with Japanese markets retreating from a record peak, as investors locked in profits ahead of a crucial week that includes US President Donald Trump's tariff deadline.
Ever wonder why Thais offer Red Fanta to the spirits?
Online Reporters, Published on 23/07/2025
» Visitors to Thailand are often intrigued by the small, ornate structures known as spirit houses usually found outside homes and businesses and often also as roadside shrines.
Be wary of betting
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/07/2025
» After the casino initiative, wrapped in a contentious entertainment complex bill, fell flat, the ruling Pheu Thai Party is now touting controversial legislation on legalising online gambling, citing the need to increase state revenues.
It's a bit on the warm side in the UK
Roger Crutchley, Published on 06/07/2025
» It seems a trifle strange to be sitting in Bangkok and reading about a heatwave in London, but at times last week it's been hotter in Britain than Thailand, while the rest of Europe has also been sizzling. You know something is wrong when at Wimbledon the umbrellas have been going up not for the rain but to protect spectators from the sun.
Can a foreigner buy Thai lottery tickets?
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/07/2025
» Lottery ticket sellers are a familiar sight all over Thailand. And anyone - Thai or foreigner - can buy Thai lottery tickets — as long as they buy them from licensed vendors within Thailand. Here are some of the basics to know:
Can a foreigner buy Thai lottery tickets?
Published on 01/07/2025
» Lottery ticket sellers are a familiar sight all over Thailand, though picking a number might seem confusing at first to a foreigner. But anyone can legally purchase Thai lottery tickets — as long as they buy them from licensed vendors within Thailand. Here are some of the basics to know:
SEED Thailand launches 'Future Hometown' push
News, Published on 29/06/2025
» The SEED Project Thailand celebrated its fifth anniversary on Thursday with the launch of its 2025 campaign under the theme "My Future Hometown."
Krungsri cuts SET outlook to 1,418
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/06/2025
» Krungsri Research has lowered its year-end Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index target to 1,418 points from a previous forecast of 1,660, reflecting a more conservative view of Thailand's economy, lower corporate earnings than expected, and global trade-related risks.
Opposition calls for Thai education budget overhaul
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/05/2025
» People’s Party MP Parit Wacharasindhu has called for a complete overhaul of Thailand’s education budget, arguing that the current system remains inefficient despite consistent increases in funding.
ABOUT POLITICS: A sound bit of advice
Oped, Published on 10/05/2025
» A message has been conveyed by a former finance minister to an aspiring one -- don't be too agreeable with the government when it comes to money matters.