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Thai shares surge in late trade, outrun SE Asian peers
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 26/02/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand index led other Southeast Asian markets on Monday as investors braced for an event-heavy week led by US inflation figures and the FirstHouse testimony by the new head of the Federal Reserve.
Bank agents in the backcountry
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 26/02/2018
» With the amended banking agent regulations taking effect next month, consumers in remote areas are likely to be able to conduct banking transactions around the clock at convenience stores.
Weaving communities together
Life, Story and photos: & Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/02/2018
» More than a decade ago, no one in the northern province of Lamphun gave much attention to "geographical indication", a status that identifies a product with its specific origin. But today the province is renowned for the implementation of geographical indications, or GI tags, that can improve the quality of pha mai yok dok Lamphun, a well-known hand-woven silk brocade that has intricate and elegant designs.
Srisaket retains super-flyweight boxing crown
Bangkok Post and AP, Published on 25/02/2018
» Thailand's Srisaket Sor Rungvisai successfully defended his World Boxing Council super-flyweight title against Mexico’s Juan Francisco Estrada by a majority decision on Sunday morning.
Arson attacks, shootings in Narathiwat, Pattani
Waedao Harai and Abdulloh Benjakat, Published on 24/02/2018
» Two areas in Narathiwat province were set on fire in arson attacks, where two shophouses and a department store were burned around midnight. Gun attacks and tyre burning also rocked five districts of neighbouring Pattani. There were no injuries.
Doctor in the house of finance
Business, Oranan Paweewun and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/02/2018
» Six years ago, Rathian Srimongkol made a daring promise to the selection committee during his interview for the top job at Krungthai Card Plc (KTC): to bring the flailing company to a profit of 1 billion baht. The physician-turned-financier not only successfully delivered on that vow a couple of years after taking over, but he's also steered the firm towards record profits through innovative credit card issuance and personal lending.
Pheu Thai alive and kicking in Khon Kaen
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Jakkrapan Nathanri, Published on 24/02/2018
» Khon Kaen has experienced both pros and cons from the rule of the current junta government even though the province is among the key red-shirt bastions of the Northeast.
Two investigators removed from lottery tickets case
Piyarach Chongcharoen and Online Reporters, Published on 23/02/2018
» Two police investigators handling the controversial 30-million-baht lottery case in Kanchanaburi have been moved to inactive posts at the Crime Suppression Division in Bangkok.
SET, other SE Asia stocks gain as US rate fears ease
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 23/02/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand rebounded on Friday, while most Southeast Asian stock markets also closed higher on Friday, in line with broader Asia, after comments fromFederal Reserve officials eased worries about faster rate hikes in the United States.
Fears soar of another election delay
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 23/02/2018
» Concerns about a further delay of the general election escalated Thursday after the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) voted to reject all seven candidates chosen to be election commissioners.