Thailand’s 50 Richest Less Rich Due to Pandemic, But Still Pretty Rich
BANGKOK — Thailand’s 50’s richest see their wealth dented due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but still maintain much of their money even as millions of Thais are at the risk of unemployment.
Yellowshirt Leader Sondhi Jailed 20 Years for Fraud
BANGKOK — Years of legal maneuvering ended with one-time Yellowshirt leader Sondhi Limthongkul sent directly to prison Tuesday morning after the Supreme Court ruled he must serve his sentence without it being suspended.
Nativist Learns MahaNakhon Designed by Top Foreign Architect, Complains to Govt
BANGKOK — As Bangkok’s shiny new building currently wins attention and plaudits, there’s at least one person unhappy about it.
Prayut Hints Businesses May Not Reopen by May 1
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is non-committal in reopening businesses by May 1 as speculated by some observers, saying on Tuesday there is “no rush.”
5,000 Baht Cash Handouts Extended to 6 Months
BANGKOK — The government’s 5,000-baht cash relief program for those put out of work by the coronavirus pandemic was extended to 6 months in a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
Mass Unemployment Looms for Thai Tourism Sector: UN
BANGKOK — Up to 6 million people are expected to lose their jobs in the tourism sector as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a report said.
Popular Night Market Loses Chinese Tourists, Avoided by Thais
BANGKOK — One of Bangkok’s most popular night markets is not only struggling with disappearance of Chinese tourists, but also the perception among some Thais that it is a place to avoid amid coronavirus fears.
Miss Universe Drops Thai Licensee 2 Months Before Pageant
BANGKOK — The fate of this year’s Miss Universe pageant, set for December in Bangkok, was briefly in doubt after its domestic financier was...
As Advertising Goes Dark, Industry’s Bad Year Turns Worse
BANGKOK — On the BTS Skytrain, normally loud advertisements have gone silent ever since the death of His Majesty the King, replaced on all screens with a poem dedicated to mourning his death.
Bangkok’s 2nd Ikea – Southeast Asia’s Largest – Gets Date
BANGKOK — Hej! Fans of affordable Swedish furniture – and we know there are a lot of you – now have a date for navigating a new maze of oddly named products.
