Strong Thai baht hitting exporters and tourism, says central bank – Bangkok Post
Publication date: September 30, 2024 17:17 small medium big A worker collects rubber sap from a tree at a plantation in Isan, Thailand, on September 24, 2024. A rapid appreciation of the baht is hurting exporters and tourism spending, the central bank said on Monday. (Bloomberg Photo) rapid thanks Thai Baht Exporters and tourism spending […]
John Deere bribed Thai officials with trips to massage parlors
The John Deere tractor maker has agreed to pay a $10 million fine to the U.S. government for allegedly lavishing luxury trips and visits to massage parlours on Thai government officials, reaping more than $4 million in bribes from its subsidiaries. Deere & Co. reached a settlement on Tuesday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange […]
Senior Thai politician who slapped reporter to be investigated | Thailand
Thailand’s parliament has announced an investigation into a senior former army commander after he was filmed slapping a journalist who tried to ask him a question. Prawit Wongsuwon on Friday lashed out at a reporter from Thai state broadcaster Thai PBS when he was questioned about the appointment of Pathomtar Shinawatra as the new prime […]
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif dominates Thai opponent to advance to gold medal bout
Algeria’s Imane Kherif will fight for the gold medal after defeating Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapen by unanimous decision on Tuesday. Kherif dominated Swannapheng throughout the bout, winning the first three rounds on points, until the final round, when Kherif punched Swannapheng in the face and the referee counted eight with the Algerian in his corner. Now, […]