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Bangkok metro suspends all services after fire breaks out on elevated track

Passengers were evacuated as sparks fell onto the road below

The Independent UK · Sep 20

Lionesses head coach Sarina Wiegman awarded honorary damehood in New Year Honours

Lionesses manager honoured after back-to-back Euros triumphs

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

Hotel concierge who has served royals and presidents for 40 years awarded BEM

A hotel concierge who has been welcoming royals, presidents and rock stars to Belfast for 40 years has been awarded a British Empire Medal.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

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Recovery foreseen after sluggish April

The Stock Exchange of Thailand struggled with another period of weakness in April. The index started the month at 1,609.17 points and declined steadily thereafter, hitting its low on the last trading day of the month at 1,524.30 and closing at 1,529.12, a drop of 80.05 points or 5% in…

Bangkok Post · May 12, 2023

Legal disputes may delay Orange Line, warns MRTA

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) on Monday expressed concern that the opening of the Orange Line's eastern section might be delayed due to legal disputes involving the western extension.

Bangkok Post · Mar 6, 2023

Sisters behind US’s first Black food book store share their five essential reads

For Black History Month, owners Gabrielle and Danielle Davenport curated a list of the best books celebrating the role of food in culture and liberation

The Guardian - US · Feb 25, 2023

MFP targets Orange Line bids

The Move Forward Party (MFP) on Monday petitioned the Central Administrative Court to seek the cancellation of the bidding on the western section of the Orange Line, citing unfair competition that could cost the government 68 billion baht in losses.

Bangkok Post · Nov 14, 2022

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MFP urges govt to rethink Orange Line

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has appealed to the attorney-general to review the mega-contract for the Orange Line's western expansion before it gains cabinet approval, as many fear unfair bidding could cost the government 68 billion baht in losses.

Bangkok Post · Nov 4, 2022

Time to accumulate as SET slides below 1,600

The Stock Exchange of Thailand was hit hard in September, losing almost 100 points from its mid-month peak to close at 1,589.51.

Bangkok Post · Oct 14, 2022

Probe train bid claims

As much as it wants to speed up the construction of mass transit systems in the city to alleviate traffic congestion, the government needs to clear allegations of unfair competition in bidding for the Orange Line's western expansion.

Bangkok Post · Oct 9, 2022

Opposition MP slams MRTA in Orange Line bidding row

The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) on Thursday accused the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) of organising unfair competition in past bidding to jointly invest with the government in the Orange Line's western expansion project.

Bangkok Post · Sep 23, 2022

Global markets advance, foreigners power SET

RECAP: Global markets advanced as investors believe inflation might be starting to ease in many countries, but they were awaiting further signals yesterday from US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell about how aggressively he will raise interest rates.

Bangkok Post · Aug 27, 2022

Bangkok governor seeks ways to prevent rail station jams after escalator injuries

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will work with mass transit rail operators to better manage commuters at congested stations after almost 30 riders were hurt in a rush to enter a BTS Skytrain station.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21, 2022

Recession fears douse SET hopes for Q3

The Stock Exchange of Thailand was hammered in June, falling from 1,663.41 points at the end of May to close the month at 1,568.33, a drop of 5.7%. The decline follows those of other markets around the globe, especially the Dow Jones which plunged by almost 10%.

Bangkok Post · Jul 8, 2022

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Bangkok Post · Jun 17, 2022

Rate worries lead to worst week of the year on SET

Recap: Asian shares were mixed while European shares rebounded yesterday as investors digested policy tightening by major central banks.

Bangkok Post · Jun 10, 2022

Cautious investing key for the near future

After starting May at 1,667.44 points, the SET closed out the month back near the same level at 1,663.41. The first half of the month saw a fairly sharp downtrend to a low of 1,584.38. But this was followed by a solid rebound in the second half, peaking at 1,663.41…

Daily Record · Jun 3, 2022

Perthshire Open Studios promoter awarded BEM in Queen's Birthday Honours

A Kinross resident who has worked hard to promote the work of artists in Perth and Kinross has been awarded the BEM and finds she now has more time to paint herself having recently stepped down from the role of leading Perthshire Open Studios.

Bangkok Post · May 13, 2022

Stick with firms that gain from reopening

April typically is the weakest month for share trading activity given the large number of holidays and the low number of trading days. It's not surprising, then, that average trading turnover for the month was just 72 billion baht, down almost 20% from 89 billion baht in March.

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Bangkok Post · Mar 1, 2022

New MRT tours launched to promote local tourism

A new quintet of historical tours has been launched beginning from each of the five subway stations in the old town area, where a number of sites rich in culture and history are located, according to the Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM).

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