enlarge Baby orangutan shows bicycle riding during a press conference held at the Dusit Zoo Thursday to announce its 69th anniversary celebration. The zoo will turn 69 years old on Sunday and the celebration is held on Saturday and Sunday.
Germany has better understanding toward Thailand: FM spokesman
Nuremberg - The German foreign minister had a "correct impression" of the political development in Thailand after the briefing by Thai Foreign Minister Nitya Pibulsonggram in a bilateral meeting, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tharit Charungvat.
Baht breaks 35 level to hit new nine-year high
The Thai baht hit a new nine-year high against the dollar, breaking past the 35 barrier on Thursday amid expectations the Bank of Thailand would further ease its capital controls, dealers said.
Asian stocks bounce back on Wall Street's tail
TOKYO - Asian stock markets bounced back Thursday after a rebound on Wall Street helped to restore some calm to jittery global bourses following another round of heavy losses.
Rising baht set to break key barrier today
The baht is likely to break the Bt35 barrier today due to massive selling of dollars by exporters concerned the currency will continue to surge against the greenback.
Thais keep chances firmly alive
[SOCCER] Thailand enhanced its chances of qualifying for the Olympic Asian zone final qualifying round after registering a much-needed 1-0 away victory over India in their Group E second match yesterday.