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Foreigner to complete ultra-sporting feat for Thai charities
Life, Published on 04/01/2018
» Greg Wallace, a former businessman who completed the 800km North Bike Ride from Bangkok to Khao Lak of Phangnga in 2011, will return to join the 10th Annual Hands Across The Water Bike Ride on foot, from Jan 15-23.
Holding pattern for energy prices
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/01/2018
» Prices for energy, including oil, gas and electricity, are expected to change slightly in 2018, with the levy collected from retail sales projected to be only slightly higher than in 2017, say government and industry officials.
E-pay glitch a bad omen
News, Editorial, Published on 04/01/2018
» When the clocks rolled over to the year 2000, most companies and organisations around the world survived the anticipated Y2K computer bug related to formatting and storage of calendar data. But as Thailand was saying goodbye to 2017 on Dec 31, the country's national e-payment system, PromptPay, failed to handle a similar foreseeable computer problem -- the calendar changing to 2018.
City street eats not made for ordinary folk
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 04/01/2018
» Jubilation for "street food" restaurant owner Jay Fai, who earned a prestigious Michelin Star last month, has ended in a twist.
Election censorship to apply to social media
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/01/2018
» Election candidates will be required to register for vote-canvassing on electronic and social media, according to the current draft of the organic law governing the election of MPs.
Excise eyes consumption tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/01/2018
» The Excise Department is studying a levy on goods deemed to have a negative effect on consumers' health and the environment, in the hopes of reducing incentives to consume such products, says director-general Krisada Chinavicharana.
Thai airlines keep a wary eye on rising costs
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 04/01/2018
» Thai airlines are likely to face less financial turbulence in 2018 as competition eases, with the biggest challenge posed by rising costs, especially for fuel.
SET index kicks off new year with a bang
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index rang in the first trading day of the year on an upbeat note, with the gauge posting an all-time closing high of 1,778.53 points, eclipsing the previous record of 1,753.73 set on Jan 4, 1994.
Thailand, India risk being added to US currency watchlist
Bloomberg, Published on 04/01/2018
» Thailand and India may have to give freer rein to the baht and rupee this year to avoid triggering US accusations that they’re manipulating their currencies to support exports.
Gold prices down B150 at open
Online Reporters, Published on 04/01/2018
» The Gold Traders Association on Thursday morning announced the buying prices at 19,586.72 per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 19,950 baht per baht-weight for gold bar.