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Channel 5 Reporter Killed In Roadside Accident

A member of Channel 5 TV crew was killed in Nakorn Ratchasrima province during an assignment about safety on roads throughout Songkran holiday season.

Modest Minimum Wage Hike Approved, 1st Since 2013

BANGKOK — The national minimum wage was increased by the military government Wednesday for the first time in nearly five years.

Officials Want Pokemon Go Developer to Restrict Pokestops

BANGKOK — After weeks being widely misrepresented as the company bringing Pokemon Go to Thailand, True Corp. has been summoned by the authorities for a meeting Tuesday to carry their concerns to the developer.

Ann Jakkaphong Tries To Resolve JKN’s Issue Without Affecting Miss Universe

BANGKOK - Although Ann Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip shone on stage of the 72nd Miss Universe competition in El Salvador as the new owner of the...

Seafood Vendors, Restaurants Hung Out to Dry by Virus 2nd Wave

BANGKOK — With the New Year’s Eve just around the calendar corner, the sprawling Mahachai Market was supposed to be crowded with buyers looking to stock up seafood for the year-end celebrations. But vendor Boonjira Witsutiranon said the market is now a ghost town.

Thailand Records Lowest Exports in Years Due to Coronavirus

BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday released a report, indicating that Thai exports in May had shown the lowest level in four years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Asian Stocks Start to Shake Off ‘Brexit’ Worries

HONG KONG — Most Asian stock benchmarks rebounded from early losses Tuesday as investors started shaking off the jitters from Britain's vote to quit the European Union and its messy aftermath.

With Price High, Thais With Dwindling Incomes Sell off Gold

BANGKOK (AP) — With gold prices rising to a seven-year high, many Thais have been flocking to gold shops to trade in their necklaces, bracelets, rings and gold bars for cash, eager to reap profits during an economic downturn.

Bangkok Computer Expo Swept Up by Digital Gold Rush

BANGKOK — Thousands flocked to a computer expo over the weekend to snatch up components to mine online money.
A man walks by an electronic stock board of a securities firm in July in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Koji Sasahara / Associated Press

Asian Stocks Rally as Weaker Yuan Eases Fear of More Tariffs

SINGAPORE — Asian shares were mostly higher on Tuesday as traders took the weaker yuan as a sign that Chinese exports can remain competitive...

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