Thailand

Kasikorn Bank of Thailand, commonly referred to as K-Bank, recently announced its acquisition of 97% of shares in the parent company of the Satang crypto exchange. This platform has been operational since 2017. The transaction, valued at approximately 3.705 billion Thai baht (around $102.8...

Investors are always been on the lookout for unique methods to anticipate market trends, such as subconscious insights like "precognitive dreaming" or modern technologies such as AI chatbots. In Thailand, investors are looking to the stars and, in some cases, tarot cards in order to...

In a shocking incident, a significant Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investment loss led to a domestic dispute and a prolonged police standoff in central Thailand, according to a report by Thaiger, a local publication, earlier in the week. What Happened: The incident involved a 35-year-old man, Kritsada,...

Koh Samui, Thailand’s second largest island, is set to host the Weed Boxing Championship in which participants will be required to smoke a bong or a joint before participating. Spectators will also be encouraged to do the same. Seriously. Remind You Of Anyone? If you said Mike Tyson, go...

Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has issued a stern warning to Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META), urging the social media company to address fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scams proliferating on its Facebook platform. Failure to comply could lead to Facebook...

Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of Thailand's Move Forward Party, contacted pop star Taylor Swift via Twitter, inviting her to perform in Bangkok. What Happened: Pita, a potential future prime minister of Thailand, recently said the country is "back on track to be fully democratic...

In a shocking incident at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, a 57-year-old Thai woman had her leg amputated following a severe accident involving a moving walkway. The accident occurred on Thursday morning in the domestic passenger terminal, CNN reports. Unexplained AccidentThe woman, en...

Gulf Binance, a joint venture between Binance, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange, and Gulf Energy, one of Thailand's largest private power producers, has secured regulatory approval in Thailand. In a statement issued on Friday, Binance stated that the venture is aimed at...

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) confirmed the deliveries of the first batch of its Model Y and Model 3 vehicles in Thailand on Tuesday.  What Happened: Taking to Twitter, the EV maker shared photos from its official handle of customers in their cars and the staff waving. The tweet...

Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the daughter of the Thailand king, who collapsed last week, is "stable at one level” and is receiving support for her heart, lung and kidney, the palace said in a statement without elaborating. What Happened: The 44-year-old, known in Thailand as Princess Bha...

Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Friday ruled that Prime Minister Prayuth Chan Ocha can remain in his job, paving the way for him to return to office after a five-week suspension. What Happened: The court said Prayuth did not violate a constitutional provision limiting him to eight years in...

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC: BYDDF), which is backed by billionaire investor Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK.), is eyeing setting up a facility in Thailand. What Happened: BYD, in a joint statement with Thai industrial developer WHA Group...

An elephant ripped its handler in half using its tusks in southern Thailand after being made to carry rubberwood in the scorching heat, according to a report. What Happened: A 32-year-old elephant mahout was found in a pool of blood at a rubber plantation in Thailand's Phang Nga province last...

Electric vehicle company Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) is the market leader in the U.S. and in several parts of the world. Does the company have one of its next growth markets mapped out? What Happened: Tesla could soon be entering Thailand as one of its newest international markets, according to a...

Thailand will not allow the use of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) for payments of goods and services beginning April 1. What Happened: Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the country’s central bank...