Koh Tao Resort Accused of Land Encroachment
KOH TAO — A popular cliffside resort on Koh Tao famous for its water slide has been accused of land encroachment, authorities said Wednesday.
AISflix: Mobile Operator AIS with Netflix
BANGKOK — Customers of the nation’s largest service provider will soon be able to watch “Orange is the New Black” and Marvel’s “Daredevil” using its streaming service.
Higher Booze Tax Doesn’t Mean Higher Booze Tax: Tax Office
BANGKOK — Changes to alcohol taxes won’t leave a sour taste for consumers, tax authorities said Monday.
Fake Tickets Pour Cold Water on Lottery Fever (Photos)
CHANTHABURI — A rash of fake lottery tickets earlier this month in several provinces prompted a surge of distrust that has vendors seeking to repair confidence two days before the next big draw.
Phi Phi Park Chief Denies Being Forced Out Over ‘Farang Pricing’
KRABI — The chief of a national park that includes the renowned Phi Phi Islands on Thursday said he resigned solely for personal health reasons and not conflicts with local business groups as some have speculated.
Singer’s Illegal E-Payment App Fined 1.8M
BANGKOK — A celebrity and officers of his company were fined almost 2 million baht for illegally operating an e-payment application on Wednesday.
Top Anti-Booze Crusader Removed From Post
BANGKOK — The official whose name is synonymous with stringent enforcement of anti-alcohol laws lost his job in a surprise ministry shuffling announced Friday night.
Japan’s SoftBank to Buy Fortress Investment for $3.3B
TOKYO — Japanese telecommunications, internet and solar company SoftBank Group Corp. is buying U.S. investment company Fortress Investment Group for USD$3.3 billion.
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Treasury Balance Doesn’t Tell Full Story, Economists Say
BANGKOK — Government officials insist that depletion of the treasury’s reserves is a normal part of the budget cycle, despite the balance being lower than the same period in previous years.
Free Tourist Visas Extended Through August
BANGKOK — Tourists from 21 countries can obtain free visas until the end of August, the interim cabinet decided Tuesday.
