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Shippers asked to pay in dollars
The Thai National Shippers' Council yesterday asked all shippers operating in Thailand to pay freight fees in US dollars instead of baht to reduce exporters' costs.
Council chairman Suchart Chantaranakaracha said exporters should shoulder increasing freight costs due to the stronger baht. At present, exporters pay in baht, and shippers charge 40-50 satang per dollar for currency risk. - The Nation.
Midnight sale The Emporium Department Store is offering steep discounts for all shoppers during its first annual midnight sale, with prizes worth Bt8.5 million. The five-day event starting yesterday is expected to draw sales of Bt200 million. - The Nation.
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