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Fresh virus spikes give investors pause
Business, Published on 22/02/2020
» Recap: Most Southeast Asian stock markets ended lower yesterday, with Indonesia losing the most and Thailand the sole gainer, as a sharp rise in new coronavirus cases dented the appeal of riskier assets.
Police bust Thong Lor ganja gang
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/05/2020
» Police have busted a gang selling marijuana online in Bangkok's Thong Lor area, arresting 12 men during raids in the capital, Pathum Thani and Ayutthaya.
Mini prepares for record-breaking sales
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 14/08/2019
» Mini Thailand is upbeat that its local deliveries this year will reach a record high for the third straight year amid flat growth in the luxury market.
Virtually covered
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 10/12/2018
» As an enthusiastic user of two-wheeled transport -- both bicycles and motorcycles -- Nicolas Faquet understands what kinds of risks he has to take on the road every day.
Mory Kante is gone, but not forgotten
Life, John Clewley, Published on 26/05/2020
» In 1987, the singer and kora (21-stringed African harp) player Mory Kante released his fifth studio album, Akwaba Beach. The Guinean-born musician included a number of interesting songs including an Islamic song, Inch Allah, but it was the 12-inch single from the album Yé Ké Yé Ké that caused a sensation as it became the first single from Africa to sell more than a million copies. The song swept into the charts across Europe, and if you were walking around the bars and clubs in Bangkok during that period, you could hear the song everywhere.
Return to (new) normal
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/05/2020
» Ahead of the possible second wave of Covid-19 curb easing, more businesses have announced their comebacks. Here are some of the noteworthy reopenings for your weekend agenda.
Mercedes still bullish on full year
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 01/06/2019
» Mercedes-Benz Thailand, the local arm of the German luxury car maker, is confident of tremendous growth in local sales this year, downplaying a flat performance in the first four months.
In the parking lot of luxury
Brunch, Andrew Biggs, Published on 21/01/2018
» This week's tale of pretentiousness and warped social mores begins in the sleepy seaside town of Hua Hin.
Guidance is the key
News, Postbag, Published on 15/07/2019
» A very interesting and important piece of news, "Revving up for danger", (BP, July 14), concerning the issuance of three grades of motorcycle driving licences.
Fridge murderer suspect's money trail a dead giveaway
News, Published on 05/11/2019
» An intensive five-day police search paid off after a suspected murderer blew his cover by going on a spending spree while on the run.