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Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:34:00 +0700
Light festival revives Bangkok's old town
The "Awakening Bangkok 2021/2022" will bring back energy to the neighbourhoods of Charoen Krung, Talad Noi and also Soi Nana of Chinatown, from Friday to April 3 between 5pm and 11pm.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0700
BoT eyes higher bank capital reserves
The business groups of commercial banks planning to invest in digital asset businesses will have to keep sufficient capital reserves to handle possible risk, according to the central bank.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0700
BMA to decide on Songkran
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will on Monday consider whether to allow water-splashing activities on Khao San Road during Songkran, as requested by business operators.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:11:00 +0700
Poramase to run for Pattaya mayor after Sontaya quits
CHON BURI: Sontaya Kunplome on Thursday announced his decision to step down from his position as Pattaya mayor, clearing the way for Poramase Ngampiches to run in the local election in the resort city.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0700
Crucial evidence in Tangmo drowning case 'not properly stored'
A Senate committee has warned police investigators of the need to properly store the speedboat in the still unresolved "Tangmo" death case, to protect forensic evidence that could otherwise be damaged.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:27:00 +0700
Phone scammers raided in Cambodia, Thais arrested
Sixty-one people, 59 Thais and two Chinese, were detained during raids on a phone scam gang working out of Preah Sihanouk in Cambodia, according to Thai police.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:31:00 +0700
Instant noodle store an unlikely hit with youth
In Thailand, a country famous for its flavourful, spicy cuisine and street food, instant noodles may seem an unlikely culinary hit.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 06:04:00 +0700
The charm of Chanthaburi
Following a peaceful trip to Koh Mak recently, I returned to the mainland and like many other travellers, made the most of my time exploring the historic town of Chanthaburi on the way back to Bangkok. A pleasant day trip took me back to the days whe...

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 06:02:00 +0700
SEC's digital asset ban ignites ire
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is imposing a ban on the use of digital assets for goods and services, effective from April 1, citing concerns over the country's financial stability, risks of cybertheft and losses from currency volatilit...

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 04:10:00 +0700
Songkran despair mounts
With water splashing events banned during Songkran for a third consecutive year, tourism operators face a challenge at the top two festival sites of Khao San Road and Chiang Mai as there is limited room to grow revenue amid soaring operational costs.



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