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Bank of Thailand backs top lenders after S&P cuts ratings

The banking system remains resilient with high levels of capital buffer to withstand future risks and uncertainties, the Bank of Thailand said on Tuesday, a day after S&P Global Ratings downgraded the top lenders citing increased systemic risks.

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ID verification system unveiled

Thailand's mobile giant Advanced Info Service (AIS) has introduced the country's first identity verification system.

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Hanoi urges shipping lane extension

Vietnam has asked the government to expand a shipping navigation route between its Phu Quoc island and Thailand as part of a coastal shipping lane cooperation deal previously agreed by the two countries and Cambodia.

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All Thai artist roster to spread positivity in exhibition

Fifteen of the country's foremost artists are showcasing their works during "Sawang Sawai Siwilai" which is running at all Siwilai venues and designated areas throughout Central Embassy, Phloenchit Road, until March 27.

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Listed companies see profits surge 80% to B986bn in 2021

Thai listed companies recorded a nearly 80% rise in net profit to 986 billion baht in 2021, as rising oil and commodity prices supported related businesses and the government's easing of pandemic restrictions spurred economic recovery.

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PTTEP to operate Myanmar gas field after TotalEnergies exit

Thai oil and gas giant PTT Exploration and Production Plc said on Monday it would take over operations of the Yadana gas field in Myanmar from July following the exit of France's TotalEnergies.

Bangkok Post

Today is a 'Day of Action for Rivers'

On a sandy beach by the Salween River on the Thai-Myanmar border in March 2006, boats carrying Karen villagers and other ethnic groups such as Karenni, Yintalai and Shan from various areas in the Salween Basin are arriving to join an important yet simple ceremony.

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Russian tourists stuck in Thailand as sanctions hit after invasion of Ukraine

There are about 6,500 Russian tourists stuck in Phuket, Surat Thani, Krabi and Pattaya, four provinces that are popular seaside resort destinations, in addition to 1,000 Ukrainians.

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Cashless and Flightless, Russian Tourists Stuck in Thailand

Thousands of Russian tourists are stranded in Thailand's beach resorts because of the war in Ukraine, many unable to pay their bills or return home because of sanctions and canceled flights. The crisis in Europe also put a crimp in recovery plans for the Southeast Asian nation’s tourism industry, which…

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Uneasiness still stifling bourse

Thai stocks extended their losses, falling below the support line to an intra-day low of 1,580.80 points before recovering to finish at 1,619.10 points, as investors fear the protracted Russia-Ukraine war and soaring oil prices will fan inflation and stunt global economic growth.

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Thai police admit security breach as woman gets into ambulance carrying Shane Warne's body

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne was found dead in his luxury villa on the island of Koh Samui last Friday, having suffered a suspected heart attack.

Daily Mirror

Stock investor mood up on foreign inflows: Fetco

Investor confidence in the Stock Exchange of Thailand over the next three months has risen on expectations of further foreign fund inflows, despite concerns about the Ukraine crisis and US monetary tightening, a capital market group said on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Shane Warne: Thai police say woman allowed into ambulance with Australian cricketer's body did nothing against the law

Footage captured by the ABC on the ferry from Koh Samui exposes a startling lack of security surrounding the transportation of Shane Warne's body, but police say the woman who took flowers to the ambulance did not do anything against the law.

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Thai rice prices forecast to rise 5% in Q2

Thai rice prices are expected to increase by 5% in the second quarter, pushed up by the war in Ukraine's effect on surging global commodity prices, says veteran trader Chookiat Ophaswongse.

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Shane Warne complained of ‘chest pains’ before his death, family tell Thai police

Legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne had complained of chest pains before his death in Thailand and also had asthma and heart problems.

Bangkok Post

Positive factors propel export growth

Thai exports are maintaining their growth momentum, expanding 8% year-on-year in January thanks to the global economic recovery, an easing of the container shortage and promotions by authorities.

Bangkok Post

How will the war in Ukraine affect Thailand?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb 24 marks a major conflict that sent shockwaves through global stock and commodities markets. The action could affect tourism around the world, including in Thailand, which is still struggling to recover economically from the pandemic stress.

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BoT in inflation warning

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is concerned about inflation because of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, but believes the Thai economy will continue to recover this year.

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West Denton youngster puts boxing gym on the map after becoming junior world champion

14 year-old Steven Burrows won the Under-16 WBC Muay Thai English Championship, putting West Denton on a national radar.

Bangkok Post

Thailand brings 'boys' love' back to Japan with homegrown dramas

Once an importer of "boys' love" (BL) media from Japan, Thailand has now brought the genre full circle with its growing range of dramas themed on romances between impossibly beautiful young men.

Bangkok Post

TAT unveils ambitious goals

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is rolling out plans to target both the international and domestic markets despite a tepid start because of the threat from the Omicron variant.

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21 Thais held in Cambodia scam raids

Twenty-one Thais working for fraud gangs in Cambodia will be deported to Thailand via Sa Kaeo province on Saturday, following raids in Phnom Penh and Preah Sihanouk on Friday.

Bangkok Post

TSMC seeks higher prices for sugarcane

The Thai Sugar Millers Corporation (TSMC) will discuss with the government a plan to better support domestic sugar prices by buying sugarcane at a higher price in order to encourage farmers to grow more.

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Scarce Thai cranes make a soaring comeback

The Zoological Park Organization (ZPO) has declared success in increasing the Thai crane population over the course of the last decade.

Bangkok Post

Ministry to seek B140m for Mekong bridge study

The Transport Ministry will seek an allocation of 140 million baht from the central budget to fund a feasibility and design study on a new bridge across the Mekong River as part of the third phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project.

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