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Medical Cannabis is Now Legal. We Asked ‘Mr. Weed’ What That Means.

Investor weed evangelist answers practical questions on what's next for medical cannabis in Thailand.

The Hidden Easter Eggs Inside Thailand’s New Cannabis Law

From full legalization to whole new industries, there are Easter Eggs hidden in the new cannabis law.

Asian Shares Gain on Hopes for Progress on China-US Trade

BANGKOK — Share benchmarks were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday as Chinese and U.S. negotiators geared up for trade talks in Washington this...
An electronic board shows stock market values in 2017.

Asian Stocks Rise After Listless Wall Street Day

BEIJING — Asian stocks rose Tuesday following a listless day on Wall Street as investors looked ahead to U.S.-Chinese trade talks.   Keeping Score Thailand's SET was...

Gov’t Hits Brakes on Inter-Airport Rail Line Over CP Demands

BANGKOK — A project to connect three international airports by high-speed rail was suspended after the conglomerate backing the project changed its terms.
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

Asian Stocks Mixed Ahead of Next Round of US-China Talks

SINGAPORE — Asian stocks were mixed on Monday as traders watched for developments on a fresh round of trade talks with the United States...
Asian Stocks Fall After IMF Downgrades Economic Outlook

Asian Markets Rise on Hopes for Interest Rate Cuts

SINGAPORE — Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday on news that the Reserve Bank of Australia may cut interest rates, driving hopes that other...
A man walks past an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm Feb. 4 in Tokyo. Photo: Eugene Hoshiko / Associated Press

Asian Stocks Mixed on US-China Fears at Start of Quiet Week

Asian markets were mixed Monday amid speculation over next steps in the dispute between the U.S. and China over technology development and trade following meetings in Washington last week.

13,300 Flights Loaded With Tourists Inbound to Bangkok for CNY

BANGKOK — Thailand is expected to receive a large influx of visitors for Chinese New Year, raising hope among officials that a rebound in mainland arrivals is underway.

Central Group Invests USD$200M in Grab

BANGKOK — One of the country’s largest conglomerates announced Thursday it will invest more than 6.2 billion baht (USD$200 million), in Southeast Asia’s largest  ride-hailing service.

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