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Strong baht to be short-lived, says Finance Minister
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/08/2017
» The strength of the baht, which last week became the best-performing currency in Asia against the US dollar in 2017, will be short-lived, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
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.
Ajarn Adam on himself and 'My Mate Nate'
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/07/2017
» Writer Apipar Norapoompipat gets the reaction of well-known Thai-speaking foreigners to the controversy over videos by Nathan Bartling, aka 'My Mate Nate'. Let's see what Ajarn Adam Bradshaw has to say.
'My Mate Nate' fined B5,000 in coin case (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/07/2017
» Police on Wednesday fined online prankster Nathan Bartling and his friend 5,000 baht each for their stunt of placing coins on rail tracks for trains to run over – and a much higher fine for alleged cruelty to animals may follow.
Jail cell suicide: Lord of the Dark Web
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/07/2017
» Mastermind of biggest illegal marketplace since Silk Road living life of luxury as tourist in Thailand, market closed down as part of global US operation.
Thai women beat mighty Brazil
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/07/2017
» The Thai women's volleyball team, led by coach Danai Sriwacharamaytakul, yesterday claimed their first ever victory over defending world champions Brazil in their 13 World Grand Prix meetings with a straight sets victory.
Neighbours angry at 'crazy' pigeon feeder
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/07/2017
» Neighbours of a man who has been feeding more than 200 pigeons at his Bangkok home for more than three decades. have turned to social media to vent their frustration.
Buakaw the actor
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/07/2017
» In his first movie, Thongdee Fun Khao, Buakaw plays the "broken-sword hero" who fights alongside King Taksin the Great against Burmese troops during the Ayutthaya period.
Bangkok No 1 in Asia for launching a startup: survey
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/07/2017
» Low cost of living & rents raised Bangkok to top place for small startup businesses. 'Digital nomads' choosing Thailand too, but more friendly regulations needed.
Locals fight city pillar shrine renovation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/07/2017
» As King Power tycoon finances shrine makeover, locals fear tycoon using shrine to win himself more luck.