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The new managing director of SET-listed developer Eastern Star Real Estate is planning to balance its residential development portfolio, launch three new projects annually in Bangkok and Rayong, and achieve annual growth of at least 10-15%.

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Jumbo doing well despite 5 tumours

The ailing male Thai elephant, Sak Surin, is reportedly recovering well even though a veterinary team found five tumours on his thighs, said the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre in Lampang province.

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PM checks progress on Pink Line

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday inspected progress on the Pink Line, an elevated monorail system under construction, prior to starting a trial run at the end of the year.

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Social Security Fund dips by B17.6bn

In 2022, the Social Security Fund (SSF) declined by more than 17.6 billion baht, the first drop in five years, as a result of decreased market capitalisation (mark to market) and reduced contributions to alleviate the financial burden of subscribers during the pandemic, says a Finance Ministry source who requested…

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Saying farewell

The closing of Seefah restaurant in Siam Square today is putting a hole in the heart of most people who grew up in the 70s and 80s.

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Lush animates kids' bath time with Super Mario

Bath bomb inventor Lush has launched a mysterious explosive with a lovely smell, following a collaboration with Nintendo and Illumination.

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Virtual diplomacy is real in Thailand

The past several months have been tumultuous times in Thai diplomacy, with virtual diplomacy constantly challenging real-world diplomacy. Several incidents have occurred involving neighbouring countries, friends and allies. They all started off simply as casual online conversations or Instagram posts, then suddenly, they could quickly have turned toxic and evolved…

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An enchanting evening of flute and piano

Sala Sudasiri Sobha is hosting an evening of flute and piano with classical music from various eras, from a sonata of the late Baroque period to a cutting-edge new flute piece, on Sunday at 4pm.

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Shipments to China forecast to grow 1%

Despite China's slow economic recovery, the Commerce Ministry still expects Thai exports to the mainland to eke out 1% growth this year to US$3.47 billion.

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Energy can be a catalyst for peace

In our ever-evolving world, the vital role of energy has become increasingly apparent. Historically, conflicts have erupted due to scarcity and competition for limited energy resources. However, it is plausible and imperative to change the narrative surrounding energy, transforming it from a force for war into a powerful catalyst driving…

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At the top of her game

Only a few months after making waves globally in Hunger, a hit drama on Netflix that highlights class divide, Chutimon "Aokbab" Chuengcharoensukying returns in Delete, a story about a mystery mobile phone whose camera is able to delete anyone from existence. The eight-part miniseries is currently on the top 10…

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Thai art in focus at Emporium, EmQuartier

More than 200 works by almost 20 artists are presented during "Emporium EmQuartier Rhythm Of Arts 2023", which is running at Emporium and EmQuartier, Sukhumvit Road, until Sunday.

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Revitalise the taxi industry

Drivers under the Thai Public Taxi Association wrote on the association's Facebook page, complaining about how the proliferation of electric trains has left many local taxis idle. The association, in particular, pointed the finger at the Yellow Line, which has reduced the number of taxi passengers due to its convenient…

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British water privatisation offers cautionary tale

Bills are never popular. They're especially unwelcome when it comes to paying for something that falls from the sky. Unfortunately, as Britain's water systems struggle under financial mismanagement and the pressures of climate change, higher water costs are something consumers are all going to have to swallow.

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Books? Coffee? Heaven!

Happening, an art and entertainment magazine, will launch the first edition of a coffee-inspired short story collection on Wednesday to enrich your reading experience with a great cup of Joe in one sitting.

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BoI applications catapult by 70% to B364bn in first half

Applications for investment promotion in the first half of this year soared by 70% year-on-year to 364 billion baht in value, led by foreign direct investment skyrocketing 141% as global companies continue to choose Thailand as a manufacturing base, says the Board of Investment (BoI).

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Madonna on 'road to recovery' after hospital stay

NEW YORK - Madonna said Monday she's on "the road to recovery" after a bacterial infection that required hospitalization, in the US pop icon's first statement since landing in the intensive care unit late last month.

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Doubt cast over BBC presenter 'explicit photos' claims

LONDON - BBC representatives met police in London on Monday over allegations that one of the broadcaster's top presenters paid a teenager thousands of pounds for sexual images.

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Krungsri hosts Japan-ASEAN Startup Business Matching Fair 2023

In Thai national economy, there are more than 3 million micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. They account for approximately 35 percent of the country’s GDP and above 70 percent of employment. Both the government and private sectors have been supporting startup and small business development for many years, while also…

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Top court jails ex-DSI chief Tarit for 2 years

The Supreme Court on Monday found former Department of Special Investigation (DSI) chief Tarit Pengdit guilty of malfeasance and sentenced him to two years in prison.

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2 killed, 10 hurt as elevated road collapses in Bangkok

Two people died and about ten others were injured when an elevated road section under construction collapsed on Luang Phaeng Road in Bangkok's Lat Krabang district on Monday evening.

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Biden takes tea and talks climate with King Charles III

WINDSOR CASTLE: US President Joe Biden dropped in for tea and climate change talks with King Charles III on Monday, after a garden meeting with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before a NATO leaders' summit on Ukraine.

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UTN, Bhumjaithai against forming minority govt

The United Thai Nation (UTN) and Bhumjaithai parties on Monday voiced opposition to any attempts to form a minority government as the vote to select the country's next prime minister approaches.

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NATO leaders gather in bid to bolster support for Ukraine

VILNIUS: Western leaders gather in Lithuania's capital on Monday to demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine amid rare glimmers of disunity over Washington's controversial decision to supply cluster bombs to Kyiv.

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Turkey to back Sweden's NATO bid in return for EU membership: Erdogan

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday he would back Sweden's NATO candidacy if the European Union resumes long-stalled membership talks with Ankara.

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