Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has vowed to implement a 15-baht flat-rate fare on two state-run electric trains with no state subsidies. Source: Business
Read More »Monthly Archives: July 2019
GLO picks 'Zodiac' game
The Government Lottery Office (GLO) board has opted for a “12 Thai Zodiac” game to be added to the current lottery to compete with the underground draw. Source: Business
Read More »Economy poised to grow at slower clip than BoT's forecast
The economy is likely to expand at a slower pace than the Bank of Thailand’s 3.3% forecast for the year because of subdued exports and domestic consumption, adding to signs of a further projection rollback. Source: Business
Read More »Central Retail gears up for listing
Central Group, the country’s largest mall operator, is transforming a family retail business held for 72 years by the Chirathivat family and worth 240 billion baht into a listed company. Source: Business
Read More »The changing face of Yaowarat
Yaowarat has been a bustling commercial centre in Bangkok for more than 200 years. The Chinese settlement was the first official commercial area of the capital and remains a major attraction for local residents and visitors alike. Source: Business
Read More »Miami Dolphins great Buoniconti is dead at 78
Nick Buoniconti, an undersized linebacker who helped lead the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in NFL history, died Tuesday. He was 78. Source: Sports
Read More »This flight attendant pulled a fast one on passengers
One Southwest Airlines employee literally put herself into the fray when it came to jockeying for overhead bin space. Source: Travel
Read More »Rome bans McDonald's from ancient site
McDonald’s fast food outlets are ubiquitous sights around the world, but Italy’s culture ministry has banned the chain from building yet another restaurant in the capital, Rome. Source: Travel
Read More »The passport blunder that cost 40 leading golfers a day's practice
Her passport blunder caused nearly 40 players to miss out on practice rounds Monday for the Women’s British Open and leading golfer Lexi Thompson says she “can’t apologize enough.” Source: Sports
Read More »Baseball brawl kicks off — and then some
The Cincinnati Reds Twitter account might have summarized the events of Tuesday night best: “There’s a lotta stuff going on rn.” Source: Sports
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