Dollar up on rate hike hopes, baht falls after Bangkok blast

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 11:32

The dollar broadly rose on Tuesday as strong housing data bolstered hopes for a US interest rate hike, while the Thai baht slumped to a fresh six-year low after a deadly Bangkok bombing.

Thai AirAsia launches direct flights from Bengaluru to Bangkok

Last Updated: Monday, June 29, 2015, 18:44

Thai AirAsia on Monday announced the launch of direct flights from Bengaluru to Bangkok starting from September 1.

After elections, Thailand protesters crank up pressure against Yingluck Shinawatra

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 10:02

The protesters would march to Lumpini Park today as the rallies planned to Lat Phrao and Victory Monument protest have been cancelled in wake of security risks.

Thai election gaffe: premier picked wrong box to cast vote

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 21:29

Embattled Thai premier Yingluck Shinawatra today almost lost her own vote when she picked the wrong box to cast her ballot.

Ambush kills four in Thai deep south: Police

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 14:57

The deaths were believed to be unrelated to today`s general election which has seen scores of polling stations in Thailand closed by anti-government protesters.

Couple sets underwater wedding world record

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 14:24

A wet wedding day would be a disaster for most couples, but an adventurous bride and groom have set a new world record by taking their vows underwater!

Thailand elections disrupted by protesters

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 10:37

Despite being boycotted by the opposition and plagued by protests, Thailand elections began on Sunday as planned amid fears of disruption and violence.

Thai vote starts peacefully, but political paralysis looms

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 05:08

Thailand went to the polls under heavy security in an election that could push the divided country deeper into political turmoil and leave the winner paralysed for months by street protests, legal challenges and legislative limbo.

Explosions, firing in Bangkok on eve of polls, 7 injured

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:50

Explosions and shots rang out in the Thai capital today during clashes between opposition activists and government supporters, leaving seven persons injured on the eve of controversial snap polls that have polarised the country.

Explosions, firing in Bangkok on eve of polls, seven injured

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 19:01

Explosions and several shots were heard in the Thai capital on Saturday as opposition activists bent on disrupting Sunday`s controversial snap polls clashed with government supporters, leaving seven persons injured.

Shots fired during clash on eve of Thai polls

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 17:41

Violence broke out in the Thai capital on the eve of disputed snap polls after shots were fired during a clash between pro-government supporters and opposition activists determined to scuttle the election.

Thai protesters join final anti-govt march before election

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 13:18

Anti-government protesters gathered in Bangkok`s Chinatown for marches in the capital denouncing Thailand`s general election on Sunday amid fears of violence erupting during the vote.