Low-Cost UberX Launched In BKK As Taxi Fare Set To Rise
BANGKOK — The international crowd-sourced taxi company Uber has launched a low-cost service in Bangkok offering cheaper rates than the proposed fare increase for conventional taxis.
Construction of Thai-China Railway to Begin 'Before Year's End'
BANGKOK — The construction of a new railway in Thailand that will ultimately connect with a route to China will begin before the end of this year, according to a spokesperson of the Thai military government.
Kao and Earth Collaborate to Launch Mosquitoes Shooter in Thailand
Kao Corporation issues a news release stating that Earth has launched a spray to eradicate mosquitoes based on Kao's technology.
The number of people infected...
Dubai Boom Sees Russian Cash, High Rents and Reborn Projects
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Fourteen years after a financial crisis nearly brought Dubai to its knees, several major abandoned real estate projects...
Gucci Withdraws Warning to Hong Kong Funeral Shops
HONG KONG — Gucci and its parent company have apologized after drawing heavy criticism for warning some Hong Kong shops not to sell paper offerings for the deceased that resembled the fashion brand's luxury products.
BOI revamps investment promotion measures in SEZs
covering
SEZs in 10 provinces: Chiang Rai, Kanchanaburi, Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom, Narathiwas, Nong Khai, Tak, Trad, Sa Kaeo, and Songkhla
14 targeted businesses: Agriculture/Fishery,...
Star Wars Inspires Tourism Chief To Use Force of Filmmaker Refunds
BANGKOK — A disturbance in the force of Thailand’s appeal to foreign film productions has prompted its top tourism official to propose new incentives for filmmakers.
End of an Era as Hong Kong Stock Trading Floor to Close
HONG KONG — Hong Kong's last remaining stock market floor traders are taking their final orders as the exchange prepares to shut its trading...
As Sales Fall, Apple Pins 2017 Hopes on iPhone 7
SAN FRANCISCO — After stumbling in 2016, Apple is betting on a better year ahead.
BKK Taxi Price Hike Effective From 13 Dec
BANGKOK — The fare of metered taxis in Bangkok will rise by 8 percent tomorrow, Transport Ministry officials say.
