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High hopes for Thailand's new crypto sandbox
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/07/2025
» In the increasingly competitive tourism landscape amid a global economic slowdown, pundits believe recently endorsed crypto-friendly measures will lift Thailand's attractiveness in the eyes of tech-savvy, high-spending tourists.
'Welcome to hell': Freed migrants tell of horrors in Salvadoran jail
AFP, Published on 27/07/2025
» MARACAIBO (VENEZUELA) - Mervin Yamarte left Venezuela with his younger brother, hoping for a better life.
Merkle buoyant on Ethereum outlook
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/07/2025
» Merkle Capital expects Ethereum (ETH) to be the biggest beneficiary of strong tailwinds in the cryptocurrency market this quarter, with a possibility that the world's second-largest crypto by market capitalisation could reach a new all-time high.
Tears of joy as Venezuelan migrants return from El Salvador prison 'hell'
AFP, Published on 23/07/2025
» BARQUISIMETO - Tears of joy and relief flowed freely Tuesday as Venezuelan Maikel Olivera returned home to his mother's embrace after surviving four months of "real hell" in a Salvadoran prison.
MINT Honoured as Tourism Sector Leader 2025
Published on 22/07/2025
» Demonstrating exceptional performance and resilience in the tourism industry, Minor International PCL (MINT) has been recognised as the Best Public Company of the Year 2025 in the Tourism sector at the prestigious Money & Banking Awards 2025. The award, presented to companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand and the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI), honours excellence in business operations, management practices, and sustainable growth potential.
PTTEP wins two honors at Money & Banking Awards 2025
Published on 21/07/2025
» Mr. Montri Rawanchaikul (left), Chief Executive Officer of PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP), received two prestigious accolades at the Money & Banking Awards 2025: Best Public Company of the Year 2025 on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Best Public Company of the Year 2025 in the Energy & Utilities Sector. The awards were presented by Dr. Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput (center), Governor of the Bank of Thailand, and Mr. Santi Viriyarungsarit (right), Chairman of Money & Banking Magazine, at Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit.
Commission to maintain current power tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/07/2025
» Electricity bills during the last four months of this year will not be further reduced as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has decided to maintain the current power tariff despite positive factors that could lead to a lower rate.
Are damaged Thai banknotes still usable?
Patiparn Changpoo, Published on 17/07/2025
» Whether damaged Thai banknotes are accepted generally depends on the discretion of individual vendors. Minor damage, such as a small tear at the corner, often does not prevent their use for payment.
National crypto sandbox for tourists in the offing
Business, Published on 17/07/2025
» Digital asset exchange operators have welcomed a joint effort between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bank of Thailand to launch a crypto sandbox to allow foreign tourists to use digital assets in Thailand, saying the new initiative would drive crypto adoption across Thailand.
'Epstein files' explained: Why Trump is under pressure
AFP, Published on 16/07/2025
» WASHINGTON — A perceived lack of transparency over the US investigations into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has carved a rare chasm between President Donald Trump and his typically loyal Republican base.