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3 Omicron cases
Thailand

3 Omicron cases

Health authorities confirm Omicron cases in two Thai women who returned from Nigeria and an American man who flew in from Spain; test results are awaited for a returnee from DR Congo.

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Thailand

+4,203 Covid cases

Health officials report an increase in the number of new patients, and daily coronavirus- related deaths are also up, to 49 from 38 last reported.

13:17
+4,203 Covid cases
Thailand

Lunch quells 'rift'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha had lunch with Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Wednesday in what is seen as a move to quash rumours of a conflict between them.

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Lunch quells 'rift'
Business

More incentives for foreign film shoots

The government looks set to increase incentives and deregulate foreign film shoots in Thailand, aiming to promote shooting and production.

05:55 26
More incentives for foreign film shoots
Business

DeFi investment to grow

Digital asset business operators expect investment on decentralised finance (DeFi) platforms to continue to see growth next year.

04:05 3
DeFi investment to grow
Thailand

Rallies to press on

Locals affected by the proposed Chana industrial park project in Songkhla have vowed not to return home until their demands are met.

05:11 8
Rallies to press on
Business

Thai tourists prepare for weekend

Thai travellers are shrugging off concerns about the Covid-19 Omicron variant, with a recent survey indicating local tourists would generate 5.72 billion baht in the upcoming long-weekend holiday.

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Last updated: Dec 09, 2021 at 17:20 hrs.
  • Total cases:2,156,587
  • Recovered:2,075,088
  • New cases:+4,203
  • Deaths:21,082
  • Rank:24

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Eersel strolls to victory over Murtazaev
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Eersel strolls to victory over Murtazaev

Singapore: ONE lightweight kickboxing world champion Regian Eersel, nicknamed "The Immortal", continued his impressive run with his 18th consecutive victory over Islam Murtazaev at the weekend.

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  • EXCHANGE RATE
  • WEATHER
  • SET
  • FUEL PRICE
  • GOLD PRICE

EXCHANGE RATE

Currency/Baht
Buy (Baht)
Sell (Baht)
EUR
37.4488
38.2124
GBP
43.9946
44.8947
HDK
4.2598
4.3425
Currency/Baht
Buy (Baht)
Sell (Baht)
JPY
29.2065
29.9328
USD
33.3646
33.7102
CNY
5.2112
5.3469
Source: Bank of thailand (9 Dec 2021)
  • Bangkok Sunny
    21° /32°
  • Phuket Sunny
    24° /35°
  • Surat Thani Sunny
    22° /32°
  • Pattaya Cloudy
    22° /32°
  • Chiang Mai Sunny
    16° /30°
  • Kanchanaburi Cloudy
    21° /30°
SET
1,616.32
-2.04
SET50
960.87
-3.57
SET100
2,199.87
-6.21
sSET
1,070.24
+8.48
SETCLMV
1,015.53
-2.64
SETHD
1,131.57
-3.81
SETTHSI
1,012.13
-2.92
Source: settrade.com (9 Dec 2021)
Type
Baht/Litre
GASOHOL 91
29.68
GASOHOL 95
29.95
GASOHOL E20
28.44
Type
Baht/Litre
GASOHOL E85
22.99
DIESEL
27.84
NGV
15.59
Source : PTT (9 Dec 2021)
BUY ฿
SELL ฿
BAR (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)
28,200.00
28,300.00
ORNAMENT (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)
27,697.32
28,800.00
Source: GoldTraders (9 Dec 2021)

EXCHANGE RATE

Currency/Baht
Buy (Baht)
Sell (Baht)
EUR
37.4488
38.2124
GBP
43.9946
44.8947
HDK
4.2598
4.3425
JPY
29.2065
29.9328
USD
33.3646
33.7102
CNY
5.2112
5.3469
Source: Bank of thailand (9 Dec 2021)

WEATHER

  • Bangkok
    21° /32°
  • Phuket
    24° /35°
  • Surat Thani
    22° /32°
  • Pattaya
    22° /32°
  • Chiang Mai
    16° /30°
  • Kanchanaburi
    21° /30°

SET

SET
1,616.32
-2.04
SET50
960.87
-3.57
SET100
2,199.87
-6.21
sSET
1,070.24
+8.48
SETCLMV
1,015.53
-2.64
SETHD
1,131.57
-3.81
SETTHSI
1,012.13
-2.92
Source: settrade.com (9 Dec 2021)

FUEL PRICE

Type
Baht/Litre
GASOHOL 91
29.68
GASOHOL 95
29.95
GASOHOL E20
28.44
GASOHOL E85
22.99
DIESEL
27.84
NGV
15.59
Source: PTT (9 Dec 2021)

GOLD PRICE

BAR (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)
BUY ฿ 28,200.00
SELL ฿ 28,300.00
ORNAMENT (1 BAHT WEIGHT, 96.5%)
BUY ฿ 27,697.32
SELL ฿ 28,800.00
Source: GoldTraders (9 Dec 2021)

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Celebrate this festive season in style

Celebrate this festive season in style

The collection brings a fresh perspective to retro Americana references, uniting BOSS tailoring expertise and Russell Athletic’s instantly recognizable sportswear aesthetic.

Enjoy the best Seafood BBQ Night at Centara Grand Mirage Pattaya

Enjoy the best Seafood BBQ Night at Centara Grand Mirage Pattaya

Savour the vitality of the ocean with an extravagant seafood selection including fresh oysters, baby squid, fresh river prawns and green shell mussels.

Christmas wishes at the Athenee Hotel

Christmas wishes at the Athenee Hotel

There is something for everyone to celebrate the Christmas and New Year festivities at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok.

Be seen and get lost at Avani+ Riverside this holiday season

Be seen and get lost at Avani+ Riverside this holiday season

From Bangkok’s multi-sensory playground overlooking the city skyline and Chao Phraya River to a decadent destination for eccentric extravagance, Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel is the place to see and be seen and get lost in the festive funfair this holiday season.

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Investments in Eco-Friendly BCG on Upward Trend, Thailand BOI Says

Investments in Eco-Friendly BCG on Upward Trend, Thailand BOI Says

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Sitala to stay in H1-Key, says K-pop record label
Life

Sitala to stay in H1-Key, says K-pop record label

Sitala Wongkrachang, a daughter of late actor and director-turned-activist Saranyu Wongkrachang, will remain a part of the soon-to-debut K-pop girl group H1-Key despite calls on Thai social media to ban her, the band's managers said.

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