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APEC CEO Summit 2022: Transition to renewal economic perspectives for Asia Pacific inclusive growth

Economic resilience amid untamed inflation and rising global interest rates, along with high energy prices, are no longer today’s challenges for countries around the world to overcome.

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Tourist spots 'need to be better connected'

More investment to improve connectivity in large cities such as Bangkok and Chiang Mai would help boost tourism development, a seminar was told.

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Key provinces to serve Covid early-warning role

The Public Health Ministry is to monitor the Covid-19 situation, with particular regard to eight provinces including Bangkok, where it will promote booster shots.

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Royal Enfield expands into heart of Bangkok

Royal Enfield has expanded its footprint in Thailand by opening a new store, further strengthening its foothold in the country.

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How Iranian Informants Were Failed by the CIA

The spy was minutes from leaving Iran when he was nabbed. Gholamreza Hosseini was at Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran in late 2010, preparing for a flight to Bangkok. There, the Iranian industrial engineer would meet his Central Intelligence Agency handlers. But before he could pay his exit tax to…

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BBC accused of endangering World Service Vietnamese staff

Cost-cutting plan to move staff from London to Bangkok will put them at risk of abduction, reporters say

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Major protest groups to rally on Bangkok streets

Two major protest planned rallies on Bangkok streets on Friday afternoon for the Constitutional Court's ruling on suspended prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha term in office.

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High hopes for 1.5m Chinese tourists

Chinese President Xi Jinping's attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok could help Thailand secure 12 million international tourists this year, surpassing the government's goal of 10 million, says Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan.

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A whimsical tea party at Tease, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon's tea room

Sathon welcomes Tease Tea Room, serving as a place for stylish midday catch-ups in the heart of Bangkok's bustling business district.

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Chao Phraya to surge from Saturday

People living near waterways in 11 provinces including Bangkok have been warned of a rise of up to 66 centimetres in the Chao Phraya River starting this weekend due to heavy downpours resulting from Storm Noru and the monsoon.

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Hit-and-run doctor faces ethics inquiry

The Medical Council of Thailand (MCT) is investigating a doctor who allegedly failed to stop after his car hit and injured three young students on a pedestrian crossing outside their school in Bangkok last month.

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Tracing history

The sky over Pathum Thani was gloomy and the water level was rising when we arrived at the new Riverdale Marina to board a smart electric ferry for a delightful eco-friendly voyage as part of the "Legacy Of River" initiative.

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Soho House to open in Bangkok in December

Soho House is finally making its way to Southeast Asia with Soho House Bangkok, which is slated to open in December. It's situated on Sukhumvit 31 in the charming colonial-style structure that formerly housed the Eugenia Hotel.

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Thai Airways offering special air prices

Thai Airways is offering promotional airfare following the resumption of Bangkok-Fukuoka return flights in its winter 2022/23 schedule starting Oct 30. Flight TG648 departs from Bangkok at 1am and arrives in Fukuoka at 8.10am (local time) and TG649 departs Fukuoka at 11.40am (local time) and arrives in Bangkok at 3.40pm.

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Tenure verdict 'too late' for PM

Bangkok loves intrigue, and rumours are swirling ahead of a Constitutional Court decision tomorrow on the fate of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha -- who may or may not have exceeded his eight-year limit at the helm, depending on when judges decide the counting should start.

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K-pop stars set to descend on Bangkok

K-pop enthusiasts should start counting down to the "2022 Best Of Best Concert In Bangkok", which will kick off on Saturday at 6pm at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani.

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To be insane, or not to be

No great mind has ever existed without a touch of madness, as the old saying goes. And such madness and a great mind took the Bangkok theatre scene by storm in a new musical titled Pinaikum Ying Vikoljarit (A Will Of A Madwoman), despite its short run over the weekend.

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Xi to attend Apec summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping has verbally confirmed his participation at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok on Nov 18-19, but no final decision from United States President Joe Biden has been received, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Road use charges plan to curb city congestion

The Ministry of Transport has a plan to impose charges on motorists using certain city roads in Bangkok, to reduce congestion and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Millions of sandbags for Bangkok's flood-prone areas

A total of 2.5 million sandbags will be distributed to areas in the capital city prone to flooding, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration spokesman Ekwaranyu Amarapal said on Wednesday.

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Biden not among leaders to attend Apec

At least five Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders have confirmed their participation in the upcoming Apec summit to be held in Bangkok, Foreign Ministry spokesman Tanee Sangrat said on Tuesday.

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New assessed land prices set for Jan 1 unveiling

The Treasury Department plans to announce the new assessed land prices for 2023-26 on Jan 1 next year, estimated to be 7-8% higher than prices during the pre-pandemic period, according to director-general Prapas Kong-Ied.

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Bangkok and Banksy, perfect together

Fans of the mysterious British street artist Banksy will be delighted to know his work is coming to Bangkok, when King Power joins hands with Moca Bangkok to present the exhibition The Art Of Banksy: Without Limits, where his work will be on display from Oct 26-Dec 31 at the…

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Building bookworms

After launching an expensive campaign to promote a culture of reading in 2013 that achieved only moderate success, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is giving it another stab.

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Court drops lawsuit over 'containment'

The Civil Court has dropped a case filed by political activists against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon and national police chief Suwat Jangyodsuk for allegedly overreacting to a street protest in central Bangkok almost two years ago.

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