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Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:31:00 +0700B21bn savings bond issue dates set
A total of 21 billion baht worth of government savings bonds will go on sale to the public from Aug 22 to 24, a Ministry of Finance official confirmed on Thursday.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:20:00 +0700Thailand, Malaysia to speed up border infrastructure improvement
Thailand and Malaysia have agreed to expedite the construction of land transport links at their border, to foster trade between the two countries.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:53:00 +0700Inferno pub death toll rises
The death toll from the fire at Moutain B pub in Chon Buri province rose by one, to 17, on Thursday.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:25:00 +0700Bangkok governor has B42.85m in assets
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has declared assets worth 42.85 million baht including 18.6 million baht worth of land and 10.8 million baht in deposits, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:22:00 +0700Google to launch cloud region in Thailand
The internet giant Google has announced its plan to create its first cloud region in Thailand to capture the growing demand for cloud computing services in Thailand and internationally.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:20:00 +0700Buried, murdered couple may have links to drug smugglers, say police
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: The slain Vietnamese woman and Nigerian man recently found buried in Chok Chai district were lovers, and their deaths may be linked to transnational crystal methamphetamine trafficking, according to police.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:06:00 +0700More pirate attacks expected in Singapore Strait
Piracy and sea robberies (PSR) are likely to rise in Southeast Asia in the second half of this year due to economic issues from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to a recent report by a Singapore government-affiliated think tank.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:24:00 +0700Sex tourism: When conscience takes a vacation
A lot of travellers are looking for erotic adventures abroad — and are willing to pay for them. But many tourist destinations have shied away from addressing the issue.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:12:00 +0700Seat belts mandatory for all seated in vehicle from Sept 5
Police will begin enforcing the new traffic law requiring everyone in a vehicle to wear a seat belt from early next month.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:04:00 +0700Thai consumer mood at 5-month high in July
Consumer confidence rose for a second straight month in July, reaching a five-month high, boosted by improved economic activity following an easing of Covid-19 curbs, but high cost of living remained a concern, a survey showed on Thursday.