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Quake rocks property market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/04/2025
» Cracks and damage found in many high-rise condos in Bangkok after Friday's earthquake have rattled consumer confidence, likely making this year's second quarter the weakest quarter for condo sales and transfers in 15 years.
Illegal tour guide problem worsens
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/12/2024
» The problem of illegal tour guides has worsened, attributed to longer visa-free stays and weak law enforcement, enabling foreigners to illegally operate both tour company and guide services in most major tourism cities, says the Professional Tourist Guides Association of Thailand.
Documentary rocks Pattaya tourism
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/12/2023
» With the image of Pattaya as a sex tourism destination being amplified by a German media organisation, the private sector is concerned about the consequences as it could impact the overall tourism market.
Wall street rout rocks world
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 13/10/2018
» Recap: Stock markets worldwide were rattled this week as investors dumped equities in response to a plunge in US shares and fear of higher interest rates, with bond markets deemed safe havens. Thailand was not spared, but the country's sound fundamentals helped the benchmark index rebound at the end of the week.
From Berkeley to Klong Toey, no holds barred
Business, Jesus Alcocer, Published on 09/06/2018
» 'They know I don't bullshit. If I have it, I have it; If I don't, I say it," says Chanond Ruangkritya, rocking on his chair's two hind legs.