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Gold and baht causing headaches for central bank
Read more: Gold and baht causing headaches for central bankThe increase in errors and omissions in Thailand’s balance of payments may be linked to gold trading and the baht’s appreciation against the US dollar, says the head of the Bank of Thailand.
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New Bangkok condos being offered at 2015 prices
Read more: New Bangkok condos being offered at 2015 pricesSome new condominiums launched recently in Bangkok have been priced at levels similar to those seen a decade ago, as developers settle for slim margins to draw buyers with limited purchasing power, according to the Thai Condominium Association.
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Ex-abbot admits to love affair
Read more: Ex-abbot admits to love affairThe former abbot of Wat Phra Phutthachai in Saraburi has admitted to a years-long romantic relationship with a woman known as “Sika Golf”, saying he had even planned to leave the monkhood to marry her — only to later discover she was also romantically involved with senior monks from other well-known temples.
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Motorcycle production and sales set to slow in 2nd half
Read more: Motorcycle production and sales set to slow in 2nd halfMore motorcycle production and sales in Thailand during the first five months of 2025 do not guarantee bright business prospects as the industry looks likely to slow in the second half, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
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In fear of Hun Sen’s wrath
Read more: In fear of Hun Sen’s wrathA 37-year-old Cambodian activist has gone into hiding in Thailand, fearing for his life after publicly criticising the Cambodian government and military.
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158 blacktip reef sharks spotted in Maya Bay
Read more: 158 blacktip reef sharks spotted in Maya BayThai marine researchers have reported a remarkable sighting of 158 blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) off the coast of the southern province of Krabi.
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‘Hippo Birthday’: Thailand’s Moo Deng turns one year old
Read more: ‘Hippo Birthday’: Thailand’s Moo Deng turns one year oldCHON BURI — Thailand’s pygmy hippo Moo Deng marked her first birthday on Thursday, leaving behind the animal infancy that boosted her to worldwide internet fame for her cute antics.
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Surge in demand for jet fuel during first 5 months
Read more: Surge in demand for jet fuel during first 5 monthsJet fuel led energy consumption in Thailand from January to May this year, with usage increasing by 12.3% year-on-year over the first five months of 2024, surpassing demand for other fuels in the transport and manufacturing sectors, said the Department of Energy Business.
