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Thailand won’t disrupt markets to curb baht: Uttama
Bloomberg, Published on 13/01/2020
» Any measures authorities take to curb gains in the currency will not disrupt the “market mechanism” of the baht, Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana said on Monday.
China defends barring rights chief from Hong Kong
AFP, Published on 13/01/2020
» BEIJING: China on Monday defended barring the head of Human Rights Watch from entering Hong Kong, saying non-governmental organisations were responsible for political unrest in the semi-autonomous city and should "pay the proper price".
Coronavirus-infected Chinese tourist being treated in Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 13/01/2020
» A Chinese tourist was found to be infected with the new strain of coronavirus when she arrived in Thailand, is being treated in hospital and is expected to be discharged in a few days, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday.
Investment applications reach B756bn in 2019
Reuters, Published on 13/01/2020
» Investment applications in Thailand reached a total 756 billion baht worth of projects in 2019, down about 16% from the previous year but slightly beating a target, the state investment agency said on Monday.
Oscar nominees emerge as awards row rages over female snubs
AFP, Published on 13/01/2020
» LOS ANGELES: The Oscar nominations will Monday reveal which stars and movies have a shot at Hollywood's ultimate prize, as the industry nervously awaits the number of women and minorities selected.
Wanted: Girlfriend to fly to the Moon
AFP, Published on 13/01/2020
» TOKYO: A Japanese billionaire has launched an online wanted ad for a girlfriend who will fly around the Moon with him on a SpaceX rocket.
Iraq warns of 'collapse' if Trump blocks oil cash
AFP, Published on 13/01/2020
» BAGHDAD: Iraqi officials fear economic "collapse" if Washington imposes threatened sanctions, including blocking access to a US-based account where Baghdad keeps oil revenues that feed 90 percent of the national budget.
Pickup, van collide, 9 injured
Yongyuth Phuphuangpet, Published on 13/01/2020
» KALASIN: Nine people were injured, one of them seriously, when a pickup truck collided with a passenger van in Nong Kung Si district early on Monday, police said.
Thousands join rival rallies
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 13/01/2020
» Supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha turned up in droves on Sunday for their respective political rallies, with the rival camps likely to square off again next month when the anti-Prayut event organisers plan another event in Chiang Mai.
BBL prepares for in-app advisory feature
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/01/2020
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) plans to add an advisory feature to the Bualuang m-Banking mobile app in March as a means to generate fee income from the digital platform.