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City histories vanishing amid growth
Published on 28/08/2014
» Century-old shophouses, twisting alleyways and temples scented with incense still pulsate with the pursuit of old trades and time-honoured rituals of families who have lived in Bangkok's Chinatown for generations - but probably not for much longer.
Baht rises, bonds decline
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/03/2013
» Thailand's baht rose for a second day as gains in United States equities and economic indicators boosted risk sentiment and brightened the outlook for Asian exports.
Thailand among top retirement places
Published on 07/01/2013
» Thailand, praised for its "affordability, exotic locales and outdoor lifestyle," placed ninth on an annual list of best countries for North Americans to retire to.
Thaksin seeks peaceful end
Published on 11/08/2012
» Thaksin Shinawatra is confident his fight for "real democracy" is about to end in peace but says there's a slim chance that a new military coup could push things back to square one.