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Thailand's party spots dry up with election day booze bans
Reuters, Published on 06/02/2026
» Bangkok restaurateur Sorathep Steve said he was told off last Saturday by customers who had just flown in from the United States and ordered a bottle of wine, only to be told of Thailand's election-linked ban on alcohol.
Indonesian stocks fall after last week's dramatic shake-up, $80 billion rout
Reuters, Published on 02/02/2026
» SINGAPORE - Indonesian stocks slid on Monday after a tumultuous week during which a warning from MSCI over transparency concerns triggered an $80 billion market rout and the country's top financial regulators resigned.
Gold near 2-week low ahead of CME increase in margins
Reuters, Published on 02/02/2026
» Gold extended its fall on Monday with increases in CME precious metals margin requirements set to take effect on session close weighing on prices, while investors gauged US President Donald Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh's approach to rate cuts.
Thai gold prices plunge another B1,200
Online Reporters, Published on 31/01/2026
» Thai gold prices on Saturday were down by 1,200 baht per baht-weight (15.2 grammes), as a global and local correction continued after a surge to record highs earlier in the week.
Blackpink lifts mainland Chinese arrivals in Hong Kong to January weekend record
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/01/2026
» Mainland Chinese tourists coming to Hong Kong on Saturday and Sunday made it a record-breaking weekend for this month, driven by K-pop girl group Blackpink's shows, while the figure was just 2% below New Year's Eve and New Year's Day footfall.
Indian rice exports surge 19% in 2025
Reuters and Post Reporters, Published on 10/01/2026
» RAIPUR, India - India’s rice exports jumped 19.4% last year to the second-highest on record after New Delhi lifted all export curbs, making shipments more competitive, government and industry officials said on Saturday.
Gold surges as US capture of Venezuelan president spurs safe-haven demand
Reuters, Published on 05/01/2026
» DELHI - Gold prices climbed on Monday and other precious metals surged, after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend, escalating geopolitical tensions and lifting safe-haven demand.
Chevron Supports Saturday School Run for Youth Education
Published on 09/12/2025
» A vibrant show of support for education and community spirit took place at Wachirabenchathat Park (Rot Fai Park), where the charity walk-run event “Saturday School Run 2025” brought together more than 1,300 participants, including Chevron employees, volunteers and the general public. The opening ceremony was presided over by Sanon Wangsrangboon, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, with Sorawit Paiboonrattanakorn, Founder and CEO of Saturday School Foundation, Pojjana Paniangvait, Chairman of the Board, and Chatit Huayhongtong, President of Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd., joining the occasion. Chevron supported the initiative as main sponsor for the third consecutive year, with all proceeds without deductions going to extracurricular learning activities for Thai youth.
Malaysia energy hub tied to king eyes $35 billion in investments
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/11/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — The developer of an energy project linked to Malaysia’s king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, says it could attract 144 billion ringgit (US$35 billion) worth of investment from global investors in the long term and help support the nation’s economy.
Bank of Thailand chief wants weaker baht
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 22/11/2025
» Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Saturday that a weaker baht would be beneficial for the economy, and that there was room to cut interest rates if needed to support growth.