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Thai Premier Spams Nation, Prompts Consumer Outcry

patiwat writes "Newly installed Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's first act was to send a spam SMS to tens of millions of Thai cell phone subscribers. The message, signed 'Your PM,' urged people to help him solve the Thai political crisis and respond with their postal code at a charge of 3 baht (10 US cents). The new premier was criticized for violating privacy regulations."

Thai stocks may edge up, banks eyed after rate cut

BANGKOK, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Thai stocks are likely to edge up on Thursday, helped by a rally on Wall Street and a big Thai interest rate cut on Wednesday, but trade will be thin ahead of a long holiday weekend and the election of a new prime minister.

Thai airport protests called off

Thai anti-government protesters have agreed to end their occupation of Bangkok's airports, allowing thousands of stranded tourists to leave.

Thai PM Spams Citizens with SMS

Newly elected Thai Prime Minister decided to spam the entire nation of Thailand right before the holidays.

Thai Electronics Exports Said Likely Stagnant Next Year

BANGKOK (AFP)--Thai electronics goods exports are likely to be stagnant next year due to a slowdown in orders caused by the global economic crisis, an industry body said Wednesday.

Thai Electronics Exports Said Likely Stagnant Next Year (DJ)

BANGKOK (AFP)--Thai electronics goods exports are likely to be stagnant next year due to a slowdown in orders caused by the global economic crisis, an industry body said Wednesday.

Thai Standard Chartered Bank To Sell Up To THB40 Billion... (DJ)

BANGKOK -(Dow Jones)- The Thai unit of Standard Chartered PLC (STAN.LN) said it plans to sell up to THB40 billion worth of short-term bonds.

Thai central bank cuts interest rate 100 basis points

BANGKOK, Dec 3 (TNA) - Realising that the Thai economy has become sluggish too quickly, with futher risks foreseen regarding future expansion, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Wednesday reduced its policy interest rate by 100 basis points to 2.75 per cent annually, according to a senior central bank official.

Thai airport blast kills activist

A blast has killed at least one Thai anti-government protester and wounded 22 others at Bangkok's Don Mueang airport, emergency officials have said.

Pheu Thai MP seeks inquiry Abhisit's SMS notes

A Pheu Thai Party MP filed a complaint with the National Counter Corruption Commission Monday seeking an inquiry into an SMS message sent to millions of Thais after Abhisit was endorsed as the country's 27th PM.

Thai Hot Stocks - Index seen higher on energy, banks

BANGKOK, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Thai stocks are expected to open higher on Tuesday, led by heavyweight energy shares and banks, analysts said.

Thai Hot Stocks - Index seen higher on energy, banks

BANGKOK, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Thai stocks are expected to open higher on Tuesday, led by heavyweight energy shares and banks, analysts said.

Krung Thai Bank expects 2009 lending up 5 pct

BANGKOK, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Krung Thai Bank KTB.BK, Thailand's second biggest lender, on Wednesday forecast 2009 loan growth of 5 percent, down from the 8-9 percent increase expected for this year, due to a slowdown in economic growth.

Thai AIS fails to reach deal with Apple on iPhone

BANGKOK, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Advanced Info Service, Thailand's largest mobile phone operator, said on Friday it had failed to reach an agreement with Apple Inc to bring the 3G iPhone to the Thai market.

'Geordie' Thai PM gets Newcastle United shirt

BANGKOK (AFP) - Britain's ambassador to Thailand presented new prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva with a Newcastle United football shirt Monday to mark the Thai leader's links with the city of his birth.

UPDATE 1-Thai AIS launches 3G in Bangkok, limited coverage

By Khettiya Jittapong BANGKOK, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Thailand's top mobile phone operator, Advanced Info Service, said on Wednesday it had launched a third-generation mobile service on its existing network at two shopping centres in central Bangkok. AIS, partly owned by Singapore Telecommunications Ltd , is the first Thai operator to launch a 3G service using HSPA (high speed packet access) technology in Bangkok. It launched the same service in the northern province of Chiang Mai in May. It plans to start a 3G service in the eastern province of Chonburi early next year, it said in a statement. The Dec 1 launch makes AIS the only operator in Thailand to provide 3G service, which enables users to surf wireless high-speed Internet and download mutlimedia data at 30 times faster than current system.

UPDATE 1-Thai AIS fails to reach deal with Apple on iPhone

BANGKOK, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Advanced Info Service, Thailand's largest mobile phone operator, said on Friday it had failed to reach agreement with Apple Inc to offer the 3G iPhone in the Thai market.

UPDATE 1-Thai AIS fails to reach deal with Apple on iPhone

BANGKOK, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Advanced Info Service ADVA.BK, Thailand's largest mobile phone operator, said on Friday it had failed to reach agreement with Apple Inc (AAPL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) to offer the 3G iPhone in the Thai market.

DAAD believes support to tilt to Pheu Thai after Thakin's phone-in Saturday

The Democratic Alliance Against Dictatorship Thursday expressed confidence that former People Power Party MPs would switch back to support the Pheu Thai's coalition after former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra makes a phone call to address them on Saturday.

The Rhythm of The Heart - Art Exhibition

"The Rhythm of The Heart" will feature oil on canvas by emerging Thai artist Santi Thongsuk. His paintings may make you discover the easy and simple secret of life's happiness. Santi Thongsuk, a versatile artist and devoted Buddhist, won the first ASEAN Art Awards in Singapore (1994). He has not only participated in a number of domestic and international exhibitions, but was also represented at the Christie's auction in Bangkok titled "Important Thai Paintings".The exhibition runs 20 December 2008 through 17 January 2009. Hours are: Tue-Sat, 11 am til 7 pm; Sunday, 12 noon til 6 pm.

Thai regulator reports steady progress on 3G

Thailand's National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) says it has finishing drafting third-generation terms and conditions, paving the way for it to start fixing policies and hold public hearings prior to issuing licenses in mid-2009.


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