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  • THAILAND

    Highlights of the Week

    Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 31/08/2012

    » Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwannatat appears to have resolved his conflict in his ministry with his abrupt transfer of three generals. But Science and Technology Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi is caught in a three-way war of words with the City Hall and a group of water experts on the flood prevent plan. In the deep South, militants went on bomb-planting spree to mark their national day.

  • BUSINESS

    Weakness in europe keeps global equities subdued

    Business, Published on 31/10/2016

    » Recap: Global equities were affected by poor sentiment led by European stocks, which fell for the entire week on disappointing corporate results. The European Central Bank is expected to now consider further stimulus to spur the lacklustre euro zone. The US Federal Reserve, meanwhile, is seen as moving closer to raising interest rates as third-quarter GDP growth of 2.9% exceeded expectations.

  • BUSINESS

    Emerging markets gain as US rate worries recede

    Business, Published on 12/10/2015

    » Recap: Disappointing US jobs data and minutes of the September Federal Reserve meeting triggered speculation that US interest rates will not rise until sometime next year, prompting capital flight back to emerging markets last week. Thai shares surged past 1,400 points, a level not seen since August.

  • THAILAND

    Narongsak rules himself out of city governor race

    News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/12/2021

    » Pathum Thani governor Narongsak Osottanakorn has announced he will not contest the next Bangkok governor election, shooting down reports he would run under the banner of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).

  • LIFE

    All about Wa Q

    Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 19/03/2021

    » To say that Wa Q Yakiniku is a gastronomic delight is no overstatement, and I say that not as a food writer but an ordinary diner who seeks out the best culinary quality on a budget.

  • THAILAND

    Desalting som tum, the silent killer

    News, Published on 09/03/2019

    » A 50-year-old som tum (papaya salad) vendor who works outside some flats in Din Daeng in Bangkok was stunned when her medical check-up three years ago revealed she suffered from high blood pressure, which prompted doctors to advise her to urgently cut back on her sodium intake.

  • EASY NEWS

    Unwanted visitors on the increase.

    Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/11/2010

    » If you live in Bangkok and you have had an unwanted legless visitor in or near your home, you are not alone.

  • EASY NEWS

    City bars in three districts shut

    Gary Boyle, Published on 06/04/2021

    » Entertainment venues in three Bangkok districts have been ordered closed from April 6-19 to contain the spread of Covid-19.

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