Vendors Cash In Before Traditional Garb Fad Fades
BANGKOK — On the eve of the first day of Songkran, clothing sellers said the raging fad for traditional attire would likely fade with the popular soap opera that inspired it.
Duty Free Giant to Buy Bangkok’s Tallest Building
BANGKOK — A retail juggernaut will take possession of the nation’s tallest skyscraper and put its name on it in a deal valued at over 10 billion baht.
Thai Law: On Hire-Purchase of Cars and Motorbikes
Buying a big bike and not paying all cash? You’ll likely face a new law.
Asian Shares Mixed as Tech Losses Weigh in Muted Trading
HONG KONG — Asian stock markets were mixed on Thursday as tech-sector losses on Wall Street weighed on sentiment. Trading in some markets was muted ahead of the Easter long weekend.
Two Major Banks Drop Internet Transfer Fees
BANGKOK — Is your bank green or purple? If so, you won’t have to pay a pesky 30 baht when transfering money to banks of other colors.
New Rama X Coins Enter Circulation Next Week
BANGKOK — New coins stamped with the likeness of King Rama X will enter public circulation on April 6.
No Obese Flyers in Biz Class on Thai Airways’ 2 New Boeings
BANGKOK — You must be only this wide to ride.
Cabinet Drafts Plan to Regulate, Tax Crypto
BANGKOK - The interim cabinet has agreed to draft a law to regulate cryptocurrency trading, seeking to tax the largely unregulated market.
Government spokesman Nathporn...
Low-Cost Airlines Told to Fix Delays
BANGKOK — Low-cost airlines and operators, this is the final call from the Transport Ministry: please proceed to the gate and depart on time.
ThaiBev Magnate Now World’s 65th Richest: Forbes
BANGKOK — His wealth swollen to USD$17.9 billion, alcohol and real estate mogul Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi is now ...
