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Sr.Gp.Capt. Kampee, Chairman of Thai People Council for the Nation, accepts invitation to direct series Y movie
Published on 07/11/2020
» Sr.Gp.Capt. Kampee Kampeerayannon, Chairman of Thai People Council for the Nation, Religion, King and CEO of Sufficiency Economy City Co., Ltd. chaired a ritual ceremony on 31 October 2020 to announce the series Y movie, “BROTHERS”, owned by GTE Great 2S Company Limited
New kids on protest block
News, Published on 07/11/2020
» For many weeks now, anti-government protests have converged at different locations in Bangkok almost on a daily basis, although the gatherings are anything but protracted. The protests have assumed a routine where they rally for three to four hours on average before dispersing, each time with a parting remark echoed by their leaders that the movement is edging ever closer to victory in expelling Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha from office, having the flawed constitution fixed and pushing for reforms of the monarchy.
Thai Travel Agents Association urges quarantine-free tourism
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 07/11/2020
» Setting up travel bubbles between low-risk countries without quarantine requirements is crucial to help the tourism industry, as there is pent-up demand for outbound trips, says the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA).
US vote outcome gives big boost to emerging markets
Business, Published on 07/11/2020
» Recap: Emerging market stocks and currencies had their best weekly gains in five months as Democrat Joe Biden inched closer to winning the US presidency. But the dollar and US bond yields fell on bets that a divided US Congress would make government borrowing harder, leaving it up to the Fed to provide stimulus.
The player with short sight and no teeth who danced at Wembley
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 07/11/2020
» It's been a week since we heard the sad news of the death of Manchester United and England 1966 World Cup star Norbert Stiles, better known as Nobby, and just about everything has been said of the man.
Light at end of tunnel for unity panel?
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/11/2020
» At first glance, it seems the formation of the reconciliation committee has hit a snag as the idea is opposed by some opposition parties, and the anti-dictatorship movement. But there are signs that those opposed to it may get back to the negotiating table, signalling light at the end of the tunnel.
AIS reports Q3 revenue decline on pandemic
Business, Published on 07/11/2020
» Advanced Info Service (AIS), the country's biggest mobile operator by subscribers, reported third-quarter revenue of 41.7 billion baht, down 1.3% quarterly and 6.7% year-on-year, weighed down by the impact of the ongoing pandemic.
BTS preps green bonds
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 07/11/2020
» BTS Group Holdings (BTS), the first local issuer of green bonds in Thailand, plans to issue a green bond every year as an option for investors to finance its public transport projects.
Target the PM2.5 source
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/11/2020
» December is known for being the beginning of the PM2.5 season in Bangkok and several other provinces.
Unwarranted charge
Oped, Postbag, Published on 07/11/2020
» After reading the forward vision of Bank of Thailand governor, Sethaput Suthiwart-Narueput, a few of us are a bit concerned. Is this a pretext of what's to come? Case and point: the Thai Military Bank has decided to engage in an "excessive fee" (for any tourist, businessman, employer, employee or expat) when making a withdrawal from an international overseas account via an ATM machine.