Business

BANGKOK — Some of the ugly reality behind the business of make-believe was brought to light recently when a movie industry insider spoke out about a type of pay-to-play practice.

By Khettiya Jittapong and Manunphattr Dhanananphorn
Reuters

BANGKOK — Some 400,000 subscribers of Thailand's largest mobile operator Advanced Info Service Pcl (AIS) could be cut off from services after the nation's telecoms regulator said AIS has to shut down its 2G mobile services as of midnight on Tuesday.

By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter

BANGKOK — After going dark for some months, the nation’s top alcohol regulator is back with more bad news.

BANGKOK — Friday rush hour has one fewer option after transportation officials ordered GrabBike to halt its service because it violated the law.

BANGKOK — While competition in the taxi app market is driving prices down, the Ministry of Transport approved a fare increase for traditional taxis of at least 5 percent.

BANGKOK — Despite assurances Nok Air’s downward course has been corrected from its CEO who recently unloaded millions of shares in the ailing airline, it sank further today with another 61 flights canceled.

BANGKOK — An umbrella trade group wants Thailand to offer a new type of visa for highly skilled professionals in order to attract talented foreigners.

HUA HIN — Thailand’s first manmade beach and huge artificial lagoon is raising eyebrows among residents facing a critical water supply problem.

Reuters
By Khettiya Jittapong

BANGKOK — The world's hottest region for mobile video games, Southeast Asia, may be set to cool off amid early signs of the curse of makers of titles like "Minecraft" and "Candy Crush Saga" – the prospect of market saturation after a wave of smartphone buying.

BANGKOK — Despite threats of persistent and severe drought, the Tourism Authority of Thailand said the annual water fight festival that marks the traditional Thai New Year will go on as normal.