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France said to back Thai visa-free push
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/03/2024
» Thailand has gained support from France for its ambitious plan to seek a visa-free agreement with European countries in the Schengen area, while intending to accelerate negotiations for a free trade agreement with the EU, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.
Xiaomi announces release date for first EV, shares surge
Reuters, Published on 12/03/2024
» BEIJING - Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi will start deliveries of its first electric vehicle (EV) by the end of March, the firm's boss said Tuesday, bringing its highly anticipated entry into the automotive industry to the brink of completion.
Airlines to cut Songkran fares
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/03/2024
» Six airlines will add 104 flights and give a discount of about 20% on early morning and late night domestic flights during the Songkran holiday.
Bourse sees return of foreign funds
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/03/2024
» Despite a 3.2% contraction of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index in the first two months of 2024, foreign funds flew back to the Thai bourse in February as investors lowered their expectations of the Federal Reserve's policy rate cut to only three times this year.
Mortgage rejection rate soars after pandemic
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/03/2024
» Following the pandemic, there has been a surge in the rejection rate of housing loan applications, attributed to would-be homebuyers' weakened debt repayment capability, stemming from the sluggish economic growth and higher cost of living.
SEC amends rules on spot Bitcoin ETFs
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/03/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has permitted asset management firms to launch private funds for investing in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but only institutional investors and ultra-high-net-worth investors will be able to invest in such funds.
Egco eyes Indonesia for hydrogen fuel expansion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/03/2024
» SET-listed Electricity Generating (Egco), the power generation arm of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, aims to take advantage of its petrochemical business in Indonesia to support plans to develop clean energy, especially hydrogen fuel.
True, AIS to mull draft of spectrum auction
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/03/2024
» Two major mobile phone service operators are preparing to consider a draft of the planned auction of three spectrum bands -- 850 megahertz, 2100MHz and 2300MHz.
Airlines to cut Songkran fares
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/03/2024
» Six airlines will add 104 flights and give a discount of about 20% on early morning and late night domestic flights during the Songkran holiday as an economy option for travellers, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Echoes of Isan
Life, John Clewley, Published on 12/03/2024
» Sombat Simla is one of Thailand's top khaen players. He's been bending the notes of his khaen baet (eight rows of double pipes, sixteen in total) for more than 50 years.