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BoT keeps close watch on rising baht, Govt to lower foreign debt (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/07/2017
» The Bank of Thailand has acknowledged the baht's rapid climb against the US dollar. Meanwhile, government agencies look to take advantage by buying back foreign debt.
Mixed results for Thailand in "unfair" US trafficking report (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/06/2017
» Thailand stepped up investigations of human trafficking last year but got even fewer results and prosecutions, leaving the country locked on the Tier 2 Watch List of the US State Department's annual listing. The Thai Foreign Ministry has now called the report 'unfair.
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.
Panana Papers database now accessible to you
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/05/2016
» Who's going to be embarrassed today? By now, netizens – and Thai tax officials – have certainly discovered you can click on "all countries", "Thailand" in the newly released Panama Papers database and get a wealth of information.
True, Jasmine defend 4G bids as share prices fall (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/12/2015
» True Move and Jasmine International have both defended their record-breaking bids for for 4G bandwidth, saying they make good business sense. Investors do not seem impressed as shares throughout the sector fell heavily today.
Myanmar army chief agrees to talks as Suu Kyi's party nears majority (Updated Thursday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/11/2015
» Myanmar's powerful army chief on Wednesday congratulated Aung San Suu Kyi's party for "winning a majority" in landmark polls, agreeing to talks as her pro-democracy opposition appeared set for a landslide victory.
Thailand's English skills lagging, says training company
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/11/2015
» According English First's latest English proficiency index, Thailand is far behind many of its neighbours and most of the world. The index, however, is not without critics.
3 detained on lese majeste charges (Updated Thursday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/10/2015
» Police have now won court approval to detain three suspects, one the famous fortune-teller Mor Yong, for lese majesty and other offences for 12 days. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has given his full support to the crackdown.
UK Election: Conservatives win British election
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/05/2015
» Britain's Conservative Party won an unexpected majority in the House of Commons. The Scottish National Party was the other big winner, while Labour, the Liberal Democrats and UKIP were big losers.
Boy's Lamborghini illegal, Amlo says
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/02/2015
» Popular TV actor Pakorn "Boy" Chatborirak may have thought he was getting a good deal when he bought his Lamborghini for "only" 13.5 million baht. What he got instead was a bit of a headache.