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Daily case figures rose on Tuesday, after five days of steady decreases, and the coronavirus-related death toll was also up, from 38 to 45, health officials reported on Wednesday.

13:45
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Job vacancies

Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai says Saudi Arabia is expected to provide about 200,000 vacancies for Thai workers.

04:00 55
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Business

'Right decision'

The business sector has welcomed the government's latest decision to cut the diesel excise tax by 5 baht per litre for two months, claiming if diesel prices were left unharnessed, it would add to people's hardships and negatively affect the country's exports.

05:00 12
'Right decision'
Business

Is Thai supply chain anchored to China?

Port lockdowns in the Middle Kingdom have ensnarled shipments and made producers rethink where to source raw materials.

06:43 37
Is Thai supply chain anchored to China?
Business

Outlook brighter for cash-strapped THAI

Thai Airways International (THAI) has posted a 155% increase in revenue and a narrower loss in the first quarter of this year.

04:33 31
Outlook brighter for cash-strapped THAI
Thailand

People's rights, full democracy

Former prime minister Anand Panyarachun has called for a new constitution to be drawn up to ensure full democracy and people's fundamental rights.

04:11 59
People's rights, full democracy
Thailand

Aviation revival

Thailand has proposed a regional Covid-19 vaccine certificate as a means to facilitate travel between Asean countries.

06:22 13
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Aviation revival

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China and Covid: The cost of infallibility

Even the pope claims to be infallible only on matters of faith and doctrine.

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Phuket, Koh Samui keen on 'endemic' status boost

Phuket, Koh Samui keen on 'endemic' status boost

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Seeking justice and equality
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Seeking justice and equality

Artists hope the 'Deep South' exhibition will increase understanding of issues affecting residents of the restive southernmost provinces.

04:00 1
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    Thais dream of democracy

    04:00 52
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    04:00 17
    Vitit Muntarbhorn

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ROAD TO BANGKOK GOVERNOR 2022

Counting down to Sunday 22 May 2022.
Starting at 08.00 hours and concluding at 17.00 hrs.

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Chadchart 'no shoe-in for governor'

Chadchart 'no shoe-in for governor'

Succour for the homeless

Succour for the homeless

Chadchart warns supporters against taking his poll lead for granted

Chadchart warns supporters against taking his poll lead for granted

Poll unrest fear

Poll unrest fear

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Sweden, Finland to submit NATO membership bid Wednesday

Sweden, Finland to submit NATO membership bid Wednesday

Intense fighting in eastern Ukraine

Intense fighting in eastern Ukraine

EU insists Russia oil embargo will go ahead

EU insists Russia oil embargo will go ahead

War in Ukraine: Latest developments

War in Ukraine: Latest developments

Finland in favour of joining Nato 'without delay'

Finland in favour of joining Nato 'without delay'

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  • WEATHER
  • SET
  • GOLD PRICE

EXCHANGE RATE

Currency/Baht
Buy (Baht)
Sell (Baht)
EUR
35.8136
36.5524
GBP
42.3619
43.2154
HDK
4.3734
4.4569
Currency/Baht
Buy (Baht)
Sell (Baht)
JPY
26.4669
27.1691
USD
34.4805
34.8093
CNY
5.0473
5.1831
Source: Bank of thailand (18 May 2022)
  • Bangkok Cloudy
    22° /32°
  • Phuket Cloudy
    25° /34°
  • Surat Thani Cloudy
    22° /33°
  • Pattaya Rainy
    24° /34°
  • Chiang Mai Rainy
    17° /30°
  • Kanchanaburi Cloudy
    19° /34°
SET
1,620.18
+5.69
SET50
977.16
+6.65
SET100
2,222.13
+15.52
sSET
1,074.12
+9.81
SETCLMV
1,018.29
+8.71
SETHD
1,172.01
+11.28
SETTHSI
1,024.57
+7.66
Source: settrade.com (18 May 2022)
Type
Baht/Litre
GASOHOL 91
49.36
GASOHOL 95
40.84
GASOHOL E20
41.95
Type
Baht/Litre
GASOHOL E85
DIESEL
31.94
NGV
41.68
Source : PTT (18 May 2022)
BUY ฿
SELL ฿
BAR (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)
29,650.00
29,750.00
ORNAMENT (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)
29,122.36
30,250.00
Source: GoldTraders (18 May 2022)

EXCHANGE RATE

Currency/Baht
Buy (Baht)
Sell (Baht)
EUR
35.8136
36.5524
GBP
42.3619
43.2154
HDK
4.3734
4.4569
JPY
26.4669
27.1691
USD
34.4805
34.8093
CNY
5.0473
5.1831
Source: Bank of thailand (18 May 2022)

WEATHER

  • Bangkok
    22° /32°
  • Phuket
    25° /34°
  • Surat Thani
    22° /33°
  • Pattaya
    24° /34°
  • Chiang Mai
    17° /30°
  • Kanchanaburi
    19° /34°

SET

SET
1,620.18
+5.69
SET50
977.16
+6.65
SET100
2,222.13
+15.52
sSET
1,074.12
+9.81
SETCLMV
1,018.29
+8.71
SETHD
1,172.01
+11.28
SETTHSI
1,024.57
+7.66
Source: settrade.com (18 May 2022)

FUEL PRICE

Type
Baht/Litre
GASOHOL 91
49.36
GASOHOL 95
40.84
GASOHOL E20
41.95
GASOHOL E85
DIESEL
31.94
NGV
41.68
Source: PTT (18 May 2022)

GOLD PRICE

BAR (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)
BUY ฿ 29,650.00
SELL ฿ 29,750.00
ORNAMENT (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)
BUY ฿ 29,122.36
SELL ฿ 30,250.00
Source: GoldTraders (18 May 2022)

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Thailand's "Boys Love" movies and series have been well received in the local market and are considered promising export products that can draw lucrative revenue streams and foster business opportunities in other areas.

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