Govt Ditches Open Bidding to Gift Megaproject to Developer
BANGKOK — The government on Tuesday exempted a multibillion baht tourist attraction project from the mandatory call for bids, saying such hassle might cause delay.
Oil Extraction on Protected Land Resumes Under Junta’s Shield
BANGKOK — Oil companies resumed operations Monday after the junta chief used his self-granted absolute power to overturn a court order and give them...
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.
Junta Pilloried for Handling of Rail Project at Forum
BANGKOK — After the junta chief exempted the 179 billion baht, high-speed railway project from 10 laws and orders last week, questions have flown...
Line Theme Park to Open in Bangkok
BANGKOK — The text-messaging service Line plans to inaugurate an indoor digital theme park in Thailand's capital, seeking to squeeze maximum advantage from its popularity in the country, its second biggest market after Japan.
Did Thailand Get Railroaded by the Chinese? No Way, Govt Says
BANGKOK — The military government on Tuesday sought to reassure the public that its deal to construct a high-speed railway did not give China...
Junta to Order Oil Production Restarted on Protected Land
BANGKOK — A government spokesman said Tuesday the junta is preparing another volley of its extralegal authority to overturn a court ruling that barred petroleum exploration and production on land allocated for agricultural use.
Thai Stocks Gain, Exception to Average Asian Low
BEIJING — Asian stocks were lower Wednesday following Wall Street's tech-driven rise as investors waited for word from the U.S. Federal Reserve on a possible interest rate hike.
Verizon Takes Over Yahoo in $4.5 Billion Deal
SAN FRANCISCO — Verizon has taken over Yahoo, completing a USD$4.5 billion (152.6 billion baht) deal that will usher in a new management team...
Prayuth Asked to Use Absolute Power to Let Chinese Build Railway
BANGKOK — Junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha is expected to propose using his absolute power Tuesday to overcome the legal hurdles that have delayed the...