Day: August 28, 2022

Are consumers paying price for electricity mismanagement in Thailand?

Over the next four months, electricity in Thailand will soar from 4 baht per unit to a record high of 4.72 baht. Authorities blame the hike on rising global fuel prices, but critics argue that the government has a duty to cap utility bills, especially …

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Myanmar Kyat exchange rate reaches record low

On August 27th, the value of the Myanmar Kyat (MMK) to the US Dollar (USD) hit a record low at 3,400 MMK/US$1. Similarly, the price of the Baht strengthened against the MMK to a never before seen rate of 100 MMK/?1.The price of gold bullion has also sp…

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Verdict on Prayut’s tenure in 30 days soonest

The nature of the decision by the constitutional court last Wednesday might have been unexpected for many people, as it ordered Prayut Chan-o-cha to cease performing his duties as prime minister while the matter of his 8-years tenure is considered by t…

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Snake problem in Bangkok

Bangkok’s 199 Hotline has been receiving a call every 15 minutes from members of the public asking for help in dealing with snakes which have entered their homes, averaging more than 100 cases a day.There are also calls for help to get rid of monitor l…

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