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Cabinet Drafts Plan to Regulate, Tax Crypto

BANGKOK - The interim cabinet has agreed to draft a law to regulate cryptocurrency trading, seeking to tax the largely unregulated market. Government spokesman Nathporn...

Low-Cost Airlines Told to Fix Delays

BANGKOK — Low-cost airlines and operators, this is the final call from the Transport Ministry: please proceed to the gate and depart on time.

ThaiBev Magnate Now World’s 65th Richest: Forbes

BANGKOK — His wealth swollen to USD$17.9 billion, alcohol and real estate mogul Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi is now ...

New Rights For Renters in Thailand to ‘Shock’ Landlords

BANGKOK — New protections for tenants will soon come into effect that include limits on what landlords can charge and a way out of long-term leases.

Officials Insist Fish Imported From Fukushima is Safe

BANGKOK — Health and fishery officials said Tuesday a recent batch of fish imported from a Japanese coastal city struck by nuclear radiation leak seven years ago is perfectly safe for consumption.

General Motors Offers to Rehire Workers on Army Base

BANGKOK — Employees who lost their job in a pay dispute with General Motors Thailand will be rehired, the company said Sunday, with one caveat: they have to sign new contracts on a military base.

Dropbox Seeking to Raise $500M in Stock Market Debut

SAN FRANCISCO — One of the world's largest online services for backing up documents, photos and other video is opening its files in an initial public offering of stock.

Will 7-Eleven Pick Up Where Thailand’s Banks Leave Off?

BANGKOK — In the past year alone, 7-Eleven has wooed consumers with cashless payments and wowed them with draft beer machines – though the latter was killed before the foam settled.

Uber Tipped to Pull Out of Southeast Asia

BANGKOK — Uber is considering pulling out of Southeast Asia and selling operations there to regional competitor Grab, according to news reports.
A man walks past an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm in Tokyo on Dec. 5, 2017. Photo: Eugene Hoshiko / Associated Press

Thailand Follows as Asian Markets Rise

BANGKOK — The Thai economy enjoyed a smooth day on the markets, despite a small hiccup during ...

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