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Vendors to protest for border fee reductions in Poipet
Khmer Times, Published on 08/01/2018
» The Cambodia Economy Reinforced Association has submitted a letter to Banteay Meanchey provincial authorities asking permission to hold a massive demonstration for four days to demand a reduction in the price of crossing the Thai border.
SEC says bitcoin futures trading not against rules
Wichit Chantanusornsiri and online reporters, Published on 08/01/2018
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said Thailand’s first bitcoin futures trading service offered by a securities company is not against rules but urged investors to apply caution due to high risks.
SET closes lower, Vietnam stocks hit 10-year closing high
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 08/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand ended lower, while other Southeast Asian stock markets mostly ended higher on Monday tracking broader Asia and on expectations of strong first-quarter earnings.
What's behind Vietnam's corruption crackdown?
Reuters, Published on 08/01/2018
» HANOI: Vietnam brought 22 executives to court over losses at the state oil firm on Monday, in the most important trial of a widening crackdown on corruption. Among those being tried was the first politburo member to be arrested in decades
King orders festival paying homage to past monarchs
Reuters, Published on 08/01/2018
» His Majesty the King has ordered a history-themed festival for the public, a government spokesman said on Monday, as the nation emerges from a year of mourning for his revered father.
Two babies dumped, one may be lucky
Pikool Kaewhawong and Chinnawat Singha, Published on 08/01/2018
» Two babies were found abandoned on Sunday, one in the Northeast and the other in the North, just a few days ahead of Children's Day, Jan 13, when they are customarily showered with love by their parents.
Worldwide calls for release of jailed Myanmar reporters
Reuters, Published on 08/01/2018
» Several countries, including the United States, many European nations and Canada, and top United Nations officials are among those demanding the release of Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo from detention in Myanmar.
Cold cuts
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 08/01/2018
» A Thai team's sculpture won the top prize at the International Collegiate Snow Sculpture Contest in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, China on Sunday. The winning artwork was inspired by the animals of the mythological forest of Himavanta.
SET breaks 1,800 as record runs continue
Reuters, Published on 08/01/2018
» Most Southeast Asian stock markets rose on Monday, mirroring gains on Wall Street last week and as expectations of higher corporate earnings buoyed sentiment, with Thailand breaking the 1,800 level.
Thai team win top prize at ice sculpture contest in China
Nila Singkhiri, Published on 08/01/2018
» A Thai team's sculpture inspired by animals in the mythological forest of Himavanta won the top prize and the best technique award at the International Collegiate Snow Sculpture Contest in the city of Harbin in China's Heilongjiang province on Sunday.