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Farewell Wanchai, a friend and colleague
Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/12/2024
» I was deeply saddened to hear that my good friend and colleague Wanchai Rujawongsanti passed away earlier this week at the young age of 61 after losing a battle with cancer. I worked with him on the sports desk at the Bangkok Post for two decades and it was a time I will always cherish.
American tourist electrocuted in Phuket
Online Reporters, Published on 07/12/2024
» An American tourist was killed when he slipped on a wet sidewalk and was electrocuted by a faulty streetlight in Phuket, authorities said on Friday.
Korean turmoil dents equity trading sentiment
Published on 07/12/2024
» RECAP: Most Asian equities fell on Friday as political turmoil in South Korea weighed on sentiment. But Chinese shares climbed to three-week highs as investors scooped up tech shares ahead of a policy meeting that will set new targets for the economy.
EV makers mull forgoing subsidies
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/12/2024
» Many electric vehicle manufacturers are considering forgoing subsidies under the state's EV incentive scheme as the automotive industry remains sluggish, causing them to adjust production plans, says the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT).
Sacred Buddha tooth relic at Sanam Luang from today
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/12/2024
» The public is being invited to pay respects to the sacred relic of the Buddha's tooth that has been loaned by China and will be enshrined at Sanam Luang from Thursday till Feb 14, said government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub.
Buriram and Johor stay in hunt after fiery battle
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 05/12/2024
» Buriram United could only pick up a point following a goalless draw with Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim in their AFC Champions League Elite tie at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Tuesday night.
S.Korea's Yoon faces impeachment over short-lived martial law declaration
Reuters, Published on 04/12/2024
» SEOUL - South Korean lawmakers on Wednesday called for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law only to reverse the move hours later, triggering the biggest political crisis in decades in Asia's fourth-largest economy.
Central bank head decries influx of Chinese goods
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/12/2024
» The influx of Chinese goods has significantly affected Thailand's manufacturing growth and constrained loan expansion in the banking sector, says the Bank of Thailand's chief.
The best and worst places for expats to live now
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/12/2024
» After a turbulent year, with headlines dominated by divisive politics, war and trepidation over the future, is it time to make that move you have always dreamed about? If so, the question is, where next?
Malaysians return to devastated homes as floodwaters recede
Published on 03/12/2024
» TUMPAT, Malaysia - Residents in the Malaysian town of Tumpat were returning to submerged homes and shops as deadly floodwaters eased in some areas following the worst floods in decades over the weekend, and more heavy rain was forecast as soon as Tuesday.