The Wonderful Horrible Ramifications of Mama Ramen
BANGKOK — When the biggest player in the instant noodle market said its growth had fallen to 0.4 percent, the lowest in its 44 years, the media seemed to hear things differently.
‘Maintenance Fee’ for All Foreign Tourists Proposed by Tourism Governor
BANGKOK — A plan to charge foreign tourists 360 baht each time they enter the kingdom as a fee to maintain and improve tourist attractions has been proposed by the head of the tourism authority.
Business Owners Decry Koh Samet Nightlife Curfew
KOH SAMET — Those planning an all-nighter on the party island of Samet, beware: You may be in for disappointment.
No, Disneyland is Not Coming to Laos
BANGKOK — The Walt Disney Co. today dispelled rumors the Magic Kingdom is coming to the neighboring Communist Republic.
Make Your Own Sneakers and Cash in at Kraftka
BANGKOK — A pair of sneakers with a yellow rubber duck print stands on a table. It looks like just another cute pair of shoes, but the artist designed it as a unique remembrance of his mother who played with rubber ducks with him as a kid.
Tax Deduction For Shoppers to be Announced Friday
BANGKOK — The year is set to end with big smiles on shoppers’ faces as a tax rebate for goods and services costing up to 15,000 baht will be given as a "New Year gift."
True, Jasmine Pay Record Prices for 4G
BANGKOK — Two mobile service providers paid record prices for spectrum licenses to offer next-generation service, according to state telecom regulators.
Junta Approves 100 Billion Fund to Build Rails, Roads
BANGKOK — Billions of baht will be spent on roads and rail in a bid to boost the country’s weak economy, and to pay for it all the junta cabinet today approved the creation of an infrastructure fund worth 100 billion baht that will be open for public investment.
Top Telecoms Expected to Win 4G Auction
By Khettiya Jittapong
Reuters
BANGKOK — Thailand's biggest mobile operators began battling Tuesday for more fourth generation (4G) mobile spectrum in an auction expected to net at least USD$2 billion (72.2 billion baht) for a military government struggling to revive economic growth.
Reuters
BANGKOK — Thailand's biggest mobile operators began battling Tuesday for more fourth generation (4G) mobile spectrum in an auction expected to net at least USD$2 billion (72.2 billion baht) for a military government struggling to revive economic growth.
Climate Change Could Cut SEA Growth 11%
MANILA — Economic losses from the impacts of climate change could slash Southeast Asia's growth by up to 11 percent by 2100, the Asian Development Bank said today.
