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Analysts forecast stock impact of flooding in Songkhla
Read more: Analysts forecast stock impact of flooding in SongkhlaThe severe flooding in southern Thailand is a short-term drag on economic activity, but eventually will support a rebound in retail and construction-related stocks once the recovery begins, say analysts.
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Floodwater receding in three southern provinces
Read more: Floodwater receding in three southern provincesFlooding persisted in nine southern provinces on Thursday, with water reported to be receding in three provinces, including hard-hit Songkhla.
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Asean team visits border
Read more: Asean team visits borderThailand has dismissed Cambodia’s objection to the visit of the Asean Interim Observer Team (IOT) to the Chong Arn Ma area of Ubon Ratchathani province, reaffirming that the area lies within Thai territory and that the trip was legitimate.
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Minister inspects HIV temple after abbot’s exit
Read more: Minister inspects HIV temple after abbot’s exitPrime Minister’s Office Minister Suchart Tancharoen on Tuesday visited Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu in Lop Buri to gather facts after its abbot resigned, paving the way for an investigation into the management of six foundations linked to the temple renowned for its care of HIV/Aids patients.
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Thailand offers free domestic flights for 200,000 foreign arrivals
Read more: Thailand offers free domestic flights for 200,000 foreign arrivalsThe Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to offer free domestic flight tickets to 200,000 foreign arrivals to boost tourism nationwide over a three-month period.
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Ancient rock art found in newly discovered cave
Read more: Ancient rock art found in newly discovered cavePHITSANULOK – Rock art believed to date back around 2,000 years has been found inside newly discovered Ta Kueng Cave in Nakhon Thai district.
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Thai army says white phosphorus shells not subject to ban
Read more: Thai army says white phosphorus shells not subject to banThe Royal Thai Army on Tuesday rejected as misleading Cambodian allegations about its use of phosphorus munitions, saying the shells generate smoke and are not banned by international law.
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Film shoots energise tourism
Read more: Film shoots energise tourismThailand is reaping benefits from foreign blockbuster film shoots, as Krabi tourism observed a 30% visitor surge at attractions appearing in Jurassic World Rebirth, while the Alien: Earth series, which set a record investment budget, will help promote the nation as a global destination for film shoots and tourism.
