A Silver Lining To China's Weak Growth Report?
HONG KONG — China's economic growth slowed in the first quarter to 6.7 percent, largely in line with expectations, but its slowest pace since the global financial crisis.
Panama Papers: Authorities Seek Names of 21 Thai Clients of Offshoring Company
By Teeranai Charuvastra and Todd Ruiz
BANGKOK — Authorities today said they are working to find out the identity of 21 Thai clients of a Panamanian law firm whose creation of offshore shell companies was exposed in a massive leak which has become known as the Panama Papers.
BANGKOK — Authorities today said they are working to find out the identity of 21 Thai clients of a Panamanian law firm whose creation of offshore shell companies was exposed in a massive leak which has become known as the Panama Papers.
Thailand Eyes Luxury Tourists, Operators Say Keep Them Safe
By Amy Sawitta Lefevre
Reuters
BANGKOK — Thailand needs to do more to keep its tourists safe if it wants to achieve its objective of attracting more high-end travelers, operators say, or it risks losing out to its up-and-coming neighbors.
Reuters
BANGKOK — Thailand needs to do more to keep its tourists safe if it wants to achieve its objective of attracting more high-end travelers, operators say, or it risks losing out to its up-and-coming neighbors.
Rising Chinese Risk Tarnishes Hong Kong's Luster
HONG KONG — For decades, Hong Kong thrived as an Asian business hub thanks to its killer combination of Western freedoms, independent courts and closeness to mainland China's booming market. Now political and economic ills from the mainland are eroding that edge.
Thailand Delays Construction Start for Rail Line to China
By Pairat Temphairojana and Aukkarapon Niyomyat
Reuters
BANGKOK — Thailand has pushed back the start date for construction of a multi-billion dollar rail line to link Bangkok to southwest China after a disagreement over the cost of the project, the transport minister said on Friday.
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BANGKOK — Thailand has pushed back the start date for construction of a multi-billion dollar rail line to link Bangkok to southwest China after a disagreement over the cost of the project, the transport minister said on Friday.
New Rates Set for Long Moto-Taxi Rides
BANGKOK — Following government bans of two private motorbike taxi services for being out of regulatory compliance, the traditional, orange-vested operators were handed down a rate structure yesterday they must adhere to for long trips.
UberMoto Ignores Same Ban Ignored by GrabBike
BANGKOK — Uber’s recently launched motorcycle taxi service is ignoring the same government order to shut down extended earlier this month to competitor GrabBike.
Food at DMK Cheaper in Time for Songkran
BANGKOK — Starting April 10, a bottle of water at Don Mueang International Airport cannot be sold for more than 10 baht, officials said Tuesday.
GrabBike Responds to Govt Ban With Big Discount and Apathy
BANGKOK — Two days after it was ordered by officials to stop operating, GrabBike is giving rides as usual today.
Lack of Competition Stifles Thai Film Industry
BANGKOK — Some of the ugly reality behind the business of make-believe was brought to light recently when a movie industry insider spoke out about a type of pay-to-play practice.
