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Lesser known celebrations
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 22/09/2017
» Did you know that there's a nationwide celebration coming up soon? Thai National Flag Day is to be celebrated this coming September 28. If you weren't aware of that, we don't blame you. This is the first time Thailand is going to be celebrating it to commemorate 100 years since King Rama VI declared the design we know today as the country's official flag. Sure, it might not be a legit holiday, but hey, it's all about being patriotic.
New study shows rampant trafficking, slavery in fishing
Published on 22/09/2017
» LONDON: More than a third of migrant fishermen in Thailand clearly were victims of trafficking over the past five years and even more workers in the industry were possibly trafficked as well, according to a report published on Thursday.
Thailand emerges as surprising bond-flow magnet
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/09/2017
» In a sign of how the flood of money into emerging markets is upending conventional wisdom, military-run Thailand with a credit rating just three levels above junk at Moody's Investors Service has become a favoured low-yielding destination for bond investors.
Not a good idea: Taking selfies with a wild elephant
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/09/2017
» Two people out running who were seen taking selfies with a wild elephant had put themselves in great danger, the Khao Yai National Park chief warned on Thursday.
Thai couple awarded Grand Fukuoka Prize
Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 22/09/2017
» FUKUOKA: Thai economist Pasuk Phongpaichit and her husband British historian Chris Baker on Thursday received the Grand Prize of the 2017 Fukuoka Prize, an award established by the City of Fukuoka to foster and increase awareness regarding the value of Asian cultures.
Appeal extension rejected: PAD leaders must pay bt522 million for airport closure
Published on 22/09/2017
» Thirteen yellow-shirt co-leaders will have to pay damages worth 522 million baht in total for the blockades of Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang nine years ago after they missed the appeal deadline and the Supreme Court refused to extend it on Thursday.
Gold prices steady at B20,350
Online Reporters, Published on 22/09/2017
» The Gold Traders Association this morning announced the buying prices at 19,889.92 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 20,250 baht per baht-weight for gold bar.
Luk Thung singer Lamyai's hectic life
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/09/2017
» What's life like for Lamyai Haithongkham, the most in-demand luk thung star of the moment? Lots of work and little sleep.
SET falls 3.62 to 1,666.87 at opening
Online Reporters, Published on 22/09/2017
» Thai stocks opened down 0.22% at the start of trade this morning.
Kim: 'Deranged' Trump will pay dearly for threat
Associated Press, Published on 22/09/2017
» SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, in an extraordinary and direct rebuke, called President Donald Trump "deranged" and said he will "pay dearly" for his threats, a possible indication of more powerful weapons tests on the horizon.