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Unsafe levels of smog in 67 provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 30/01/2025
» Sixty-seven out of 77 provinces in Thailand were shrouded with unsafe levels of ultrafine dust pollution on Thursday morning, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
Free public transport gives big boost to Bangkok train trip numbers
Online Reporters, Published on 27/01/2025
» Train ridership surged 60% across Greater Bangkok on Sunday, the second day of the government’s week-long offer of free public transport to help combat air pollution, the Department of Rail Transport (DRT) said on Tuesday.
SET looking for catalysts to restore momentum
Business, Published on 06/04/2024
» The SET index found support at 1,350 in the first week of March and later bounced back. The 1,350 level has acted as a critical support through the entire quarter as the market struggles to sustain momentum. Among the key factors influencing the market:
Covid surge spooks Beijing residents, disrupts government
Published on 14/12/2022
» Covid infections are surging in Beijing, disrupting official government work and keeping people at home after authorities made an about-turn in their strict policy of managing virus cases.
Cautious investing key for the near future
Business, Published on 11/06/2022
» After starting May at 1,667.44 points, the SET closed out the month back near the same level at 1,663.41. The first half of the month saw a fairly sharp downtrend to a low of 1,584.38. But this was followed by a solid rebound in the second half, peaking at 1,663.41 for the month.
Discounts mulled to boost rider numbers
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 12/12/2019
» The government is mulling over giving discounts of between 10-52% on expressway charges and electric train tickets for a three-month period, as part of its attempt to boost ridership figures.
Curfew hits businesses hard
Business, Published on 23/05/2014
» Bangkok, the sleepless City of Angels that stays alive around the clock, is now only half-awake. Since the military staged a coup on Thursday and announced a 10pm-5am curfew, many businesses have suddenly been forced to adjust their business hours. And that has inevitably affected their operations and sales.