‘Pokemon Go’ More Than Doubles Nintendo’s Stock Price
TOKYO — For Nintendo, "Pokemon Go" just keeps on giving.
Saudi Wealth Fund Becomes Biggest Outside Nintendo Investor
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Saudi sovereign wealth fund now holds 8.26% of the stock in the video game maker Nintendo, making...
Why You Will Probably Pay Less Income Tax This Year
BANGKOK — Those who earn less than 26,000 baht per month will not be required to pay personal income taxes under new tax code launched for 2017.
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.
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.
Pandemic ‘Travel Bubble’ to Admit Some Chinese Tourists
BANGKOK — PM Prayut Chan-o-cha approved a proposal to allow certain groups of foreign tourists to visit the country during the coronavirus pandemic without having to go through quarantine measures, officials said Friday.
Little Changed Among Blood-Bound Thai Billionaires: Forbes
BANGKOK — Nearly a third of Thailand’s billionaires belong to a single clan, the latest ranking from Forbes shows.
While the roster of the world’s...
Experts Call for Safety Measures Before Reopening Businesses
BANGKOK — A group of medical experts on Sunday said adequate measures must be in place before businesses can be reopened amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Tourism Sector to Launch ‘Moral Support’ Campaign for China
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — A massive event will be launched by the Thai tourism sector to give moral support to all Chinese people in the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19, said Chairat Trirattanajarasporn, president of the Tourism Council of Thailand, on Tuesday.
Monopolyland: Can Thailand’s Markets Ever be Fair?
Convenience stores, telecoms, brewers, movie theaters and more are dominated by just one or two players in Thailand despite a 17-year-old antitrust law. A toothless law that, by design or defect, left critical portions unfinished and unenforceable.
RS To Be Punished For Withholding World Cup Broadcasts
BANGKOK — Thailand’s state media regulator is considering punishing entertainment conglomerate RS International for failing to broadcast several FIFA World Cup matches on free TV channels.
