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A suggestion that House Speaker Chuan Leekpai should return to lead the Democrats is worth considering in a bid to restore public faith in the party, according to Deputy Democrat Party leader Sathit Pitutecha.

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Thailand inks deal with Gansu region

Thailand signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to form deeper trade partnerships through a so-called mini free trade agreement (mini-FTA) with China's Gansu province, aiming to push trade to reach 1.26 billion baht over the next 12 months.

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Fresh durian rail cargo on way to China

A large batch of durians worth 75 million baht is on its way by train to China via Laos, according to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).

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Democrat Party reshuffle urged

Former Democrat secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban urged the party's executive committee to show responsibility for the sexual misconduct accusations against its disgraced former deputy leader, Prinn Panitchpakdi, to restore public confidence in the party.

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March exports reach 30-year record high

Thai exports remain robust, with their performance hitting a 30-year record high in March, leading the country's outbound shipments to grow by 14.9% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2022.

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Sex scandal casts a shadow over Jurin

'Taking more responsibility than necessary can amount to an act of irresponsibility."

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Dems' fate sealed with Jurin at helm

With the sex scandal involving Prinn Panitchpakdi, formerly a rising star of the Democrats, coming to light, the country's oldest political party has plunged into an abyss.

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Thais, Vietnam talk trade

Following talks between cabinet ministers, Thailand and Vietnam aim to increase the value of bilateral trade to US$25 billion by 2025.

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No escaping this scandal

The leader of the Democrat Party Jurin Laksanawisit has finally apologised for the high-profile sex scandal involving the party's ex-deputy Prinn Panitchpakdi.

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Jurin sorry as assault probe widens

The leader of the Democrat Party has apologised for the sex scandal involving a former deputy party leader and acknowledged his own responsibility by resigning from two government committees on gender equality and women's policies.

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Thai party apologises as sexual misconduct cases mount against executive

The leader of one of Thailand's biggest political parties apologised on Tuesday over the conduct of a former executive accused by more than a dozen women of sexual abuse in what some activists have called the country's first "MeToo" moment.

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Democrat leader apologises, takes responsibility in Prinn sex cases

The leader of the Democrat Party has apologised for the sex scandal involving a former party deputy leader and accepted responsibility.

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Prinn's case, party's fault

At last, #MeToo -- the global campaign to seek justice for victims of sexual assault -- has come alive in Thailand. While the original campaign began in the US when a number of Hollywood actresses spoke out against a formidable movie mogul, the Thai version has sparked no less controversy,…

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Democrats split over ethics probe

High-profile sexual harassment cases involving former Democrat deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi are shaking up the party, with some senior members calling on its executives to take responsibility for appointing him to the position.

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Thailand ups trade ties with Telangana

Thailand yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding to form deeper trade partnerships through a so-called mini free trade agreement (mini-FTA) with Telangana state in southern India.

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Efta free-trade talks edge closer

The Commerce Ministry will seek cabinet endorsement for a proposed negotiation framework for a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (Efta) following a recent public hearing on the matter.

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Food processors urge tariff waiver on metals

Thai food processors and the Thai Chamber of Commerce have called for an extension of anti-dumping (AD) duty waivers on tin plate and tin-free steel, used widely in canned food, for at least six months to help offset the impact of rising steel prices and their production costs.

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Economic outlook turns dour as committee meets

All eyes are on the Bank of Thailand as rising inflation, spiking energy prices, a weakened baht and the impact of the war in Ukraine could all combine to influence a revision of key economic figures, especially GDP growth and interest rates, at the central bank's rate-setting committee meeting on…

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Thai export surge continues

Thailand's exports beat expectations by growing 16.2% in February, driven by higher international demand on the back of global economic recovery and proactive trade promotions.

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Feb exports rise 16.2% y/y, beats forecast

Exports rose by a more than expected 16.2% in February from a year earlier on improved global demand while the Russia-Ukraine war had yet to affect trade, the commerce minister said on Thursday.

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Ministry sees 15% rise in fruit exports

The Commerce Ministry is upbeat about fruit export prospects, predicting outbound shipments to grow by 15% this year while pledging to speed up tackling existing export obstacles and promoting sales via advance contracts.

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Ministry vows to tackle surging feed meal prices

The Commerce Ministry pledges to address feed meal prices, which are surging because of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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Democrats bleed members, but staunch supporters remain confident

Thailand's oldest political party is seeing more members wave it goodbye, but nothing can shake supporters' confidence their leader can rise to be the next prime minister.

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Thai chicken factories win Saudi export approval

After 18 years of suspended exports, 11 Thai chicken factories have been given permission by Saudi Arabia to export chilled and frozen fresh chicken, effective as of March 13.

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Dissolution off menu at club dinner

House dissolution was not on the agenda during an informal get-together of coalition party leaders on Tuesday, said Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit on Wednesday.

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