Asian Markets Mostly Lower After Wall Street Gains
BEIJING — Asian markets were mostly lower Tuesday after Wall Street gained as Italy moved toward forming a euroskeptic-led government.
Without Warning, Fuel Prices Rise to 3-Year High
BANGKOK — Steady hikes to fuel prices this month have the transport sector jittery and consumers unhappy they’re no longer notified in advance as the cost per liter rose to the highest level in over three years.
Thai Law: Landlord Not Playing By New Rules? Here’s What to Do.
Two weeks after new consumer protections came into effect, few landlords are abiding by them. Should you roll over and give up? No, you should not.
Chinese Tourism Increasing Despite Coercive Guides: TAT Chief
BANGKOK — Thai tourism will not be affected by tours that coerce Chinese tourists to buy goods at designated shops, said the industry's chief said Sunday.
Thailand Moves to Enable Seizure of Crypto Assets
BANGKOK — A government official said Wednesday it’s looking to allow law enforcement to confiscate the cryptocurrency of those involved in serious crimes.
Asian Markets Rise, Tracking Wall Street Gains on Job Report
HONG KONG — Asian shares were mostly higher Monday following strong gains on Wall Street after the U.S. jobless rate hit an 18-year low, helping investors overlook unresolved trade tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Almost 40% of Bangkok Workers Say Minimum Wage Not Enough: Poll
BANGKOK — Blue collar workers said in a Tuesday university poll that the minimum wage was insufficient to make a living in a poll released to mark Labor Day.
Urban Youngsters Develop Tourism for Rural Destinations
BANGKOK — When three university students saw an uncle lauding mud from a bay in Nakhon Si Thammarat, they created a spa business for him, complete with repackaged products and spa packages.
Thailand ‘Not Ready’ for Online Lottery Tickets: Official
BANGKOK — When the first amendments in 40 years come to the national lottery, they won’t immediately include online ticket sales, but open the door to big changes to how jackpots pay out.
Trump Flips on TPP, Weighs Rejoining Pacific Trade Deal
WASHINGTON — In a striking reversal, President Donald Trump has asked trade officials to explore the possibility of the United States rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, a free trade deal he pulled out of during his first days in office as part of his "America first" agenda.
