http://www.mail.com/locations/15406-thailand.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/locations/15406-thailand.html http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2161060-oil-falls-98-barrel-bernanke-speaks.html BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil fell Wednesday, before the conclusion of a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting. Benchmark oil for July delivery fell 13 cents to $98.31 per barrel at midday Bangkok time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract rose 67 cents to close at $98.44 a barrel on the Nymex on Tuesday. To ... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:23:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2161060-oil-falls-98-barrel-bernanke-speaks.html 2013-06-19T05:23:14Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2158306-thai-buddhist-monks-criticized-lavish-behavior.html BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet. The YouTube video showed one of the monks was wearing stylish aviator sunglasses, carrying a luxury brand travel bag and sporting a pair of modern-looking wir... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:51:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2158306-thai-buddhist-monks-criticized-lavish-behavior.html 2013-06-18T00:51:31Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2155092-nyc-places-adapting-to-climate-too.html BONN, Germany (AP) — From Bangkok to Miami, cities and coastal areas across the globe are already building or planning defenses to protect millions of people and key infrastructure from more powerful storm surges and other effects of global warming. Some are planning cities that will simply adapt to more water. But climate-proofing a city or coastline is expensive, as shown by New York Mayor Mi... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:27:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2155092-nyc-places-adapting-to-climate-too.html 2013-06-16T19:27:51Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2151364-apnewsbreak-nsa-leaker-snowden-welcome-uk.html LONDON (AP) — The British government has warned airlines around the world not to allow Edward Snowden, who leaked information on top-secret U.S. government surveillance programs, to fly to the United Kingdom. A travel alert, dated Monday on a Home Office letterhead, said carriers should deny Snowden boarding because "the individual is highly likely to be ... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:23:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2151364-apnewsbreak-nsa-leaker-snowden-welcome-uk.html 2013-06-14T16:23:48Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2147442-hiv-drug-protect-injection-drug-users.html ATLANTA (AP) — Doctors should consider giving a daily AIDS drug to another high risk group to help prevent infections — people who shoot heroin, methamphetamines or other injection drugs, U.S. health officials said Wednesday. A similar recommendation is already in place for gay men and heterosexual couples at high risk of catching HIV, the virus that caus... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:59:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2147442-hiv-drug-protect-injection-drug-users.html 2013-06-12T20:59:56Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2142860-thai-pet-shop-owner-with-14-rare-lions-arrested.html BANGKOK (AP) — Thai police found 14 albino lions imported from Africa and hundreds of other protected animals in a warehouse near Bangkok and have arrested a pet shop owner. Birds, meerkats, tortoises, peafowls, capuchin monkeys and other species from overseas and Thailand were found at the warehouse, police Col. Ek Ekasart said. They said Montri Boonprom... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:26:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2142860-thai-pet-shop-owner-with-14-rare-lions-arrested.html 2013-06-11T01:26:04Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2133376-asia-stocks-fall-ahead-us-jobs-report.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets fell Friday, ignoring a rebound on Wall Street, as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of a key U.S. jobs report later in the day. Investors were also registering disappointment with the European Central Bank after it failed to fulfill hopes for a dramatic step to spark economic activity in the recession-mired region... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 05:04:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2133376-asia-stocks-fall-ahead-us-jobs-report.html 2013-06-07T05:04:27Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2130538-asia-stocks-fall-us-data-disappoints.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets extended losses Thursday after weak U.S. indicators sparked fears of a slowdown in the world's biggest economy. Trading in many European markets, meanwhile, had yet to start as technical problems afflicted exchange owner NYSE Euronext. The troubling U.S. data included weak hiring by businesses, a plunge in mortgage appli... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:05:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2130538-asia-stocks-fall-us-data-disappoints.html 2013-06-06T08:05:31Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2128018-asia-stocks-fall-focus-stays-feds-step.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets fell Wednesday as signs the U.S. Federal Reserve might scale back its super-loose monetary policy caused investors to trim equity investments. Comments from Fed official Esther George, who said Tuesday she supported slowing the pace of Fed bond purchases "as an appropriate next step," raised expectations that the central... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:20:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2128018-asia-stocks-fall-focus-stays-feds-step.html 2013-06-05T05:20:32Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2125526-asia-stocks-up-fed-hopes.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets recovered modestly Tuesday, after negative economic news out of the U.S. was neutralized by the belief among many investors that the U.S. central bank would maintain its stimulus program to help the economy. Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 0.3 percent to 13,305.72. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.1 percent to 4,893.90. Hong... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:10:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2125526-asia-stocks-up-fed-hopes.html 2013-06-04T03:10:10Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2125190-asia-stock-markets-fall-fed-uncertainty.html BANGKOK (AP) — Uncertainty about the U.S. Federal Reserve's next course of action and a sharp, sudden plunge on Wall Street sent Asian stock markets lower Monday. Japan's Nikkei 225 index lost 3 percent to 13,359.16, echoing U.S. stock market losses Friday. The Dow dropped more than 200 points, its worst drop in six weeks. The Nikkei also weakened as the ... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 05:07:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2125190-asia-stock-markets-fall-fed-uncertainty.html 2013-06-03T05:07:52Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2120540-myanmar-quadruple-economy-2030-report.html BANGKOK (AP) — Blessed with natural resources, including significant gas reserves and precious gems, Myanmar has the potential to more than quadruple the size of its economy by 2030 if it manages to diversify, build infrastructure and maintain political stability, a report said Friday. The McKinsey Global Institute said Myanmar has the land, manpower and ... Fri, 31 May 2013 05:10:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2120540-myanmar-quadruple-economy-2030-report.html 2013-05-31T05:10:30Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2118186-asian-stock-markets-mixed-us-lukewarm-data.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets were choppy Friday after lackluster U.S. economic reports raised expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve would stick to its aggressive stimulus policies. U.S. unemployment claims rose and first-quarter growth was revised lower Thursday, encouraging those investors who want to see the Fed continue its aggressive bond-b... Fri, 31 May 2013 03:14:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2118186-asian-stock-markets-mixed-us-lukewarm-data.html 2013-05-31T03:14:49Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2115494-asia-stocks-fed-fears-weigh-markets.html BANGKOK (AP) — Concerns that the Federal Reserve might start scaling back its stimulus program due to improvement in the U.S. economy sent Asian stock markets lower Thursday. Sharp rises in global stock markets this year have been partly fueled by central bank actions to keep interest rates super low to support economic recovery in the U.S., Europe and Ja... Thu, 30 May 2013 05:16:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2115494-asia-stocks-fed-fears-weigh-markets.html 2013-05-30T05:16:38Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2115576-inquest-journalist-killed-thai-armys-bullet.html BANGKOK (AP) — An Italian photographer killed while covering the Thai military's crackdown on anti-government protesters in Bangkok three years ago was shot by a high-velocity bullet like those issued to soldiers, a judge said Wednesday. The inquest said it was unknown who fired the bullet and stopped short of outright blaming the military. Rights groups ... Wed, 29 May 2013 07:31:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2115576-inquest-journalist-killed-thai-armys-bullet.html 2013-05-29T07:31:12Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2113614-asia-stocks-post-muted-gains-improving-us-data.html BANGKOK (AP) — Rising U.S. consumer confidence and home prices painted a picture of a rebounding economy, helping Asian stock markets to post muted gains Wednesday. Wall Street resumed its record-breaking rally on Tuesday after the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller survey found that U.S. home prices rose 10.9 percent in March, the most since April 2006. On t... Wed, 29 May 2013 03:05:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2113614-asia-stocks-post-muted-gains-improving-us-data.html 2013-05-29T03:05:10Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2112264-asia-stocks-gain-amid-modest-nikkei-recovery.html BANGKOK (AP) — Investors seeking bargains helped push Japan's benchmark stock index higher Tuesday after a sharp sell-off the day before. Other Asian markets registered relief with slight gains. The Nikkei has been on a rollercoaster ride since last Thursday, when it plummeted more than 7 percent after interest rates on the country's benchmark 10-year bon... Tue, 28 May 2013 05:18:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2112264-asia-stocks-gain-amid-modest-nikkei-recovery.html 2013-05-28T05:18:31Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2104528-asia-stock-markets-edge-up-big-sell-off.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets staged a mild recovery Friday, a day after being routed by unexpectedly weak Chinese manufacturing and fears the Federal Reserve will start withdrawing its monetary stimulus. Japan's Nikkei 225 index, which plummeted more than 7 percent Thursday, bounced back a sizeable 2.8 percent to 14,892.57. South Korea's Kospi gaine... Fri, 24 May 2013 02:57:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2104528-asia-stock-markets-edge-up-big-sell-off.html 2013-05-24T02:57:39Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2102360-asia-stocks-china-factory-output-slips.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets fell Thursday, weighed down by a contraction in China's manufacturing that adds to signs a shaky recovery in the world's No. 2 economy is slowing. HSBC Corp. said its preliminary Purchasing Managers Index fell to a seven-month low of 49.6 in May from April's 50.4. Numbers below 50 indicate that activity is contracting. A... Thu, 23 May 2013 03:06:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2102360-asia-stocks-china-factory-output-slips.html 2013-05-23T03:06:01Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2101934-weak-yen-help-japan-headache.html TOKYO (AP) — A steady fall in the value of the yen is proving a godsend for exporters such as Toyota. The cheaper yen is making their products more affordable overseas. Japan's trading partners are generally pleased, too, even though the lower yen makes their exports relatively more expensive. As many see it, other nations — from China to Britain to the U... Wed, 22 May 2013 17:04:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2101934-weak-yen-help-japan-headache.html 2013-05-22T17:04:20Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2099814-thailand-urged-to-explore-edible-insect-market.html BANGKOK (AP) — Researchers say Thailand is showing the world how to respond to the global food crisis: by raising bugs for eating. The United Nations' Food and Agricultural Organization released a study and handbook Tuesday on what they call 'six-legged livestock' — edible bugs and worms that can help meet global food demand that is expected to grow 60 pe... Tue, 21 May 2013 12:22:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2099814-thailand-urged-to-explore-edible-insect-market.html 2013-05-21T12:22:39Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2097192-asia-stocks-muted-ahead-fed-meeting.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets struggled to post gains Tuesday as investors waited for the U.S. Federal Reserve to telegraph what it plans to do next with its economic stimulus program. The Fed is currently conducting the third round of massive bond purchases known as quantitative easing to help drive down interest rates and spur lending. But recently... Tue, 21 May 2013 03:07:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2097192-asia-stocks-muted-ahead-fed-meeting.html 2013-05-21T03:07:16Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2097232-oil-price-falls-96-barrel.html BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil fell Monday ahead of the release later this week of economic data from the U.S. and China, the world's two largest economies, and a speech by the Federal Reserve chief. Benchmark crude for June delivery was down 55 cents to $95.47 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract rose 86 cents... Mon, 20 May 2013 10:38:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2097232-oil-price-falls-96-barrel.html 2013-05-20T10:38:18Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2089750-asia-stocks-mixed-holidays-thin-trade.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed in holiday-thinned trading Friday as investors digested a slew of disappointing economic data and corporate results from the U.S. Applications for unemployment benefits jumped to their highest level in six weeks, the U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday, while manufacturing slowed in the mid-Atlantic region... Fri, 17 May 2013 05:12:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2089750-asia-stocks-mixed-holidays-thin-trade.html 2013-05-17T05:12:30Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2086780-asia-stocks-mixed-wall-st-ignores-euro-gloom.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday following dour European economic data that dampened hopes of a recovery there anytime soon. However, losses were limited by another record session on Wall Street. The European Union statistics office said Wednesday that nine of the 17 countries that use the euro are in recession, including France. The... Thu, 16 May 2013 05:27:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2086780-asia-stocks-mixed-wall-st-ignores-euro-gloom.html 2013-05-16T05:27:43Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2083516-asia-stocks-up-us-small-business-mood-improves.html BANGKOK (AP) — Enthusiasm on Wall Street sparked by another positive report on the U.S. economy helped push most Asian stock markets higher Wednesday. The National Federation of Independent Business reported a slight improvement in confidence among small business owners in the U.S. in April. That helped boost the Dow Jones industrial average to close at a... Wed, 15 May 2013 05:22:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2083516-asia-stocks-up-us-small-business-mood-improves.html 2013-05-15T05:22:45Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2081396-asia-stocks-rise-us-retail-sales-gain.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Tuesday after data showed U.S. consumers revved up their retail spending last month. The Commerce Department in Washington said retail sales increased 0.1 percent in April from March, an improvement from March's 0.5 percent decline. Economists had forecast that sales declined by 0.3 percent in April. The uptick in s... Tue, 14 May 2013 03:11:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2081396-asia-stocks-rise-us-retail-sales-gain.html 2013-05-14T03:11:47Z