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PM woos investors

PM woos investors

PM Prayut calls for Japanese support in making Thailand the world's major electric vehicle production hub, at the Nikkei Forum in Tokyo.

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Active cases inch lower

Thursday Covid bulletin: 37 more fatalities but the number of active infections continues a slow decline with 4,924 new cases and zero imports for the second day.

07:49

Active cases inch lower

Alert level raised

Monkeypox is now classified as a communicable disease that requires close surveillance.

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Alert level raised

No face mask mandate in certain areas

The Public Health Ministry has issued a clarification about news regarding the lifting of the mask mandate next month, saying the mask requirement may be eased only in some designated areas.

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No face mask mandate in certain areas

No threat of Thai food shortages

Although the Russia-Ukraine war has many countries worried about food security, the government and corporate groups insist that Thailand has no threat of shortages.

04:33 29

No threat of Thai food shortages

Airlines strive to restore their prospects

Carriers hope recovery efforts save them from NokScoot's fate.

05:11 5

Airlines strive to restore their prospects

Thamanat says he's ready to lead

Capt Thamanat Prompow announced on Wednesday he is ready to lead the Setthakij Thai Party which is expected to select a new executive committee on June 7.

04:34 59

Thamanat says he's ready to lead

THAILAND’S SITUATION

Last updated: May 26, 2022 at 17:20 hrs.

Daily New Cases:4,924
Deaths:29,884

Mask mandate to be lifted

Mask mandate to be lifted

China and Covid: The cost of infallibility

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

Bars push reopening

Bars push reopening

editor’s pick

'Personal reasons'

'Personal reasons'

Sitala Wongkrachang, a daughter of a late director-turned-activist, has left her Korean girl group, citing personal reasons.

05:47 4

Editorial

City poll a harbinger?

04:00 27
SK's Yoon uses Biden summit to push global agenda

04:00 2
Postbag

Gold medal bonanza

04:00 6

ROAD TO BANGKOK GOVERNOR 2022

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

City poll a harbinger?

City poll a harbinger?

Public unity 'key', says capital's new governor

Public unity 'key', says capital's new governor

Green Line chalice

Green Line chalice

Explainer: What does Chadchart Sittipunt want?

Explainer: What does Chadchart Sittipunt want?

RUSSIA-UKRAINE CRISIS

George Soros: Russian invasion may be start of 3rd World War

George Soros: Russian invasion may be start of 3rd World War

Britain approves Chelsea FC sale

Britain approves Chelsea FC sale

China, Russia conduct joint aerial patrol in military exercise

China, Russia conduct joint aerial patrol in military exercise

Apec trade meet ends without joint statement

Apec trade meet ends without joint statement

Ukraine warns only talks can end war

Ukraine warns only talks can end war

EXCHANGE RATE
WEATHER
SET
GOLD PRICE

EXCHANGE RATE

Currency/Baht

Buy (Baht)

Sell (Baht)

EUR

36.2523

36.9745

GBP

42.4114

43.2500

HDK

4.3167

4.3963

Currency/Baht

Buy (Baht)

Sell (Baht)

JPY

26.6034

27.2931

USD

34.0262

34.3475

CNY

5.0647

5.1968

Source: Bank of thailand (26 May 2022)

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

SET

1,634.11

+8.93

SET50

983.52

+6.06

SET100

2,237.74

+15.26

sSET

1,097.72

+11.14

SETCLMV

1,028.34

+6.56

SETHD

1,177.81

+10.06

SETTHSI

1,029.25

+6.73

Source: settrade.com (26 May 2022)

Type

Baht/Litre

GASOHOL 91

50.86

GASOHOL 95

42.34

GASOHOL E20

43.45

Type

Baht/Litre

GASOHOL E85

DIESEL

31.94

NGV

43.18

Source : PTT (26 May 2022)

BUY ฿

SELL ฿

BAR (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)

29,850.00

29,950.00

ORNAMENT (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)

29,319.44

30,450.00

Source: GoldTraders (26 May 2022)

EXCHANGE RATE

Currency/Baht

Buy (Baht)

Sell (Baht)

EUR

36.2523

36.9745

GBP

42.4114

43.2500

HDK

4.3167

4.3963

JPY

26.6034

27.2931

USD

34.0262

34.3475

CNY

5.0647

5.1968

Source: Bank of thailand (26 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

1,634.11

+8.93

SET50

983.52

+6.06

SET100

2,237.74

+15.26

sSET

1,097.72

+11.14

SETCLMV

1,028.34

+6.56

SETHD

1,177.81

+10.06

SETTHSI

1,029.25

+6.73

Source: settrade.com (26 May 2022)

FUEL PRICE

Type

Baht/Litre

GASOHOL 91

50.86

GASOHOL 95

42.34

GASOHOL E20

43.45

GASOHOL E85

DIESEL

31.94

NGV

43.18

Source: PTT (26 May 2022)

GOLD PRICE

BAR (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)

BUY ฿ 29,850.00

SELL ฿ 29,950.00

ORNAMENT (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)

BUY ฿ 29,319.44

SELL ฿ 30,450.00

Source: GoldTraders (26 May 2022)

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BOI welcomes Tamil Nadu and Telangana delegation

BOI welcomes Tamil Nadu and Telangana delegation

BOI welcomes Peru’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade

BOI welcomes Peru’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade

BOI DSG leads team to “Saudi - Thai Investment Forum”

BOI DSG leads team to “Saudi - Thai Investment Forum”

BOI holds online business forum on partnership in the medical sector

BOI holds online business forum on partnership in the medical sector

Please join the “There are countless reasons to invest in Thailand” BOI webinar

Please join the “There are countless reasons to invest in Thailand” BOI webinar

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Attack at Tak Bai police station

Attack at Tak Bai police station

Depp refutes Heard's claims as 'ludicrous, painful'

Depp refutes Heard's claims as 'ludicrous, painful'

U.S. Senate struggles to unite on guns after Texas massacre

U.S. Senate struggles to unite on guns after Texas massacre

Valentine's Day in the 'new normal'

learning from news

Mask-wearing rule to end 'only in certain areas'

Learning from news

Mask-wearing rule to end 'only in certain areas'

The Public Health Ministry has said the mask-wearing requirement may be eased only in some areas.

14:40

New Pattaya mayor told to fix city's 'embarrassing' problems

Learning from news

New Pattaya mayor told to fix city's 'embarrassing' problems

A hotel business leader has identified five "embarrassing" problems the new Pattaya mayor needs to fix urgently so the city will be ready for next tourist season.

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around thailand

Thai films in the spotlight at Queer East Film Festival in London

Thai films in the spotlight at Queer East Film Festival in London

The third edition of the Queer East Film Festival is screening a wide range of Thai films until May 29 in cinemas across London, spanning over half-a-century from a 1950s black-and-white trans comedy to popular boys' love dramas.

25 May 2022

The beating heart of the city

The beating heart of the city

A trip to the waterside Talat Noi community reveals temples, diversity and cafes that embrace the area's rich cultural past.

5 May 2022

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