Raid of Online Shop Nets 4M in Brand Name Shoes, Bags
BANGKOK — Police got a late start to the online shopping season Sunday night, but still came back with a haul of 4 million baht worth of untaxed shoes and bags sold by an Instagram shop.
It’s (Not) Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas
BANGKOK — Instead of the usual sparkling decor, shining lights and towering Christmas tree that last year was crowned Southeast Asia’s tallest, the plaza at CentralWorld in Bangkok was dark Friday night.
New Year Shopping Tax Break May Run Full Month
BANGKOK — Shopping to save the nation returns for another year this holiday season and may be extended to a full month, the Finance...
Chinese E-Shoppers Spend Billions on Singles Day
BEIJING — In a bright spot for China's cooling economy, online shoppers spent billions of dollars Friday on "Singles Day," a quirky holiday that has grown into the world's busiest day for e-commerce.
‘Lush’ Up Your Bath When U.K. Brand Lands in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Indulging in aromatic and colorful bath bombs will become much easier starting next month with the arrival of famous U.K. beauty brand Lush in Bangkok.
Not Ready: Indefinite Delay For PromptPay
A new national e-payment service set to launch on Halloween is not ready for prime time and has been pushed back into next year, though the government will begin providing some benefits through it.
What’s Canceled, Closed and Open in Bangkok During Mourning Period (Updated)
BANGKOK — In the wake of His Majesty King Bhumibol’s death Oct. 13, the authorities have called for 30 days without entertainment.
Siam, Silom, Sukhumvit Street Markets Shut Down
BANGKOK — Instead of staying home like most of her friends, Pornthipa Boonmart on Wednesday when to the spot on Silom Road where she has sold goods to passers-by for over 30 years.
‘We’ll Be Back,’ Siam Square Sidewalk Sellers Swear
BANGKOK — Sidewalk vendors outside Siam Square protested briefly Wednesday on the second night they were blocked by municipal officers and officials from setting up their stalls.
What is PromptPay? A Guide for Noobs.
Use an ATM or banking app and you’ve probably been nagged to register for a service called PromptPay. Maybe you’ve even gone ahead and done so without any idea what it is.
