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Myanmar orders all workers abroad to remit 25%
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/09/2023
» The military government in Myanmar is demanding that expatriate workers remit at least 25% of their foreign currency income through the country’s banking system, according to local reports.
Seasteading home 'violates Thai sovereignty'
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 19/04/2019
» Authorities have raided a floating home in the Andaman Sea belonging to an American man and his Thai partner who sought to be pioneers in the "seasteading" movement, which promotes living in international waters to be free of any nation's laws.
Kbank forecasts baht rise
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/08/2017
» How can we say the baht is rising against the US dollar, as forecast by Kasikornbank (KBank), when it goes from 34.50 to 33.50? If you transfer money from the US to Thailand, like I do, it makes good sense.
Bitcoin, etc.: Headed for boom or bust?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/08/2017
» The price of a single bitcoin hit an all-time high of above $3,500 this week, dragging up the value of hundreds of newer, smaller digital rivals in its wake. Now some investors fear a giant crypto-bubble may be about to burst.
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.
Dead 'darknet' owner loved Thailand (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/07/2017
» Canadian Alexandre Cazes, who committed suicide after this arrest, was a hacker at age 14 with an IQ of 142 and loved Thailand, police said on Monday.
To strengthen exports, currency market intervention: KBank
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/07/2017
» With exports 75% of Thai economy, controlling baht to remain competitive on international export & tourism markets very important for Thailand, so Bank of Thailand intervened.
Thailand copes with super baht 20 years after crash
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/06/2017
» On 20th anniversary of Asian Financial Crisis new challenges ahead: educational upgrade, attracting foreign direct investment & coping with ageing population.
Cyberattack reaches Asia, new targets hit by ransomware
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/06/2017
» New ransomware attack similar to WannaCry reaches Asia overnight spreading from Europe to US overnight, hitting businesses, port operators and government systems.