By Reuters, published by Channel NewsAsia London/Bengaluru: Gold’s record rally is moving tantalisingly close to the psychologically key US$2,000 level, powered by investors seeking cover from Covid-19’s global economic toll, as reflected in dollar weakness, faltering stocks and US-China trade tensions. Spot gold prices have surged 53% in the last 14 months, blowing past 2011’s
Read moreDay: July 27, 2020
Chiang Mai police warn people not to attend new rally
AS CHIANG MAI student leaders moved ahead with organizing another rally on Wednesday July 29, this northern city’s police issued a warning that doing so clearly violates the emergency decree, Sanook.com reported this afternoon (July 27, 2020). Chiang Mai City police also filed charges of joining together to organize activities meant to instigate unrest in
Read moreCoronavirus blows lead to Phuket resort shutting down
ANOTHER BUSINESS ENTITY knocked down by the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak is U Zenmaya Phuket Resort which has announced on its Facebook page that it is shutting down on July 31, 2020, Sanook.com reported this afternoon. In a Thai-language message posted at this page, the resort said, “thank you all our fans and
Read moreReport reckless truck, bus drivers and get 50% of the fine
IN A MOVE TO improve road safety the Land Department today (July 27) announced that those who report trucks and public buses being driven in a reckless and scary manner without due consideration for public safety will be given 50% of the fine, INN News reported. In reporting the wrongdoers to the department the informers
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