Japan stocks inch up a day after rout
The benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average closed up 128.47 points, or 0.89 per cent, at 14,612.45, while the broader-based Topix index rose 5.74 points, or 0.48 per cent, to end the day at..
Urgent: Four rangers killed in bomb attack in Pattani
The blast occurred in Moo 4 village inTambon Buarae in Sai Buri district at 10:50 am. The rangers were travelling in their pick-up truck on their way to keep security at a Buddhist temple. The..
Bird flu strain can go airborne, researchers say
An international team of researchers found that the H7N9 strain of the virus transferred efficiently between ferrets via direct contact, but less efficiently by airborne exposure. Pigs however..
World Heritage status sought for city stretch of Chao Phraya
Deputy Bangkok Governor Jumpol Sumpaopol Thursday said the House of Representative's Standing Committee on Lands, Natural Resources and the Environment had resolved to push for the listing of..
NMG reports good response to share issue as it raises funds..
NMG last month said it planned to increase registered capital by Bt1.79 billion from Bt873.3 million by issuing 3.38 billion new shares at Bt0.53 per share, of which 1.65 billion shares will..
AIT operations back to normal following return to 'old..
The announcement meant 499 students from more than 30 countries will be able to attend their graduation ceremonies, without worrying about the validity of their degrees. "We have now..
Yingluck drums up Japanese investment for Dawei, rail..
Suranand Vejjajiva said Yingluck met her Japanese counterpart, Shinzo Abe, on Wednesday and discussed bilateral business cooperation. Suranand said Yingluck presented details of the..
SET index ends down 23.81 pts, 1.46 pct
Thai composite stocks index (SET) closed on Thursday at 1,607.46, down 23.81 points, or 1.46 per cent amid Bt78.13 billion turnover. Blue chip SET-50 index was at 1,064.49, down 17.20 points, or..
SET to take part in Opportunity Day
The companies joining this event include Sahacogen (Chon Buri), Ratchthani Leasing and Universal Adsorbents & Chemicals. Chanitr Charnchainarong, SET executive vice president and..
Ital-Thai dam project 'halted'
Ital-Thai's dam project located near Myeik township was expected to generate at least 800 megawatts of electricity upon completion, but is believed to pose flood risks to the thousands of..
Chalerm's reconciliation bill tabled in Parliament
A group of 15 northeastern Pheu Thai MPs led by Peerapan Palusuk from Yasothon submitted the bill, which has been endorsed by 163 MPs, to Deputy House Speaker Charoen Chankomol. Charoen said the..
P-Move ends rally after govt promises to 'protect' villagers
"According to the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the protesters, the government has agreed to solve two problems concerning the Pak Mool Dam and to act to protect the villagers. The..







