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The Federation of Thai Industries is opposing a proposal to increase the daily minimum wage to 492 baht, fearing that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be severely impacted.

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Solutions, not excuses

Thai households have been hit hard by sharp price increases for goods, food and energy. Unsurprisingly, such compounded economic malaise has prompted people to ask the government to help them cope.

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TAT sees 1m arrivals per month during last quarter

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is looking forward to drawing at least 1 million tourists per month during the high season in the final quarter thanks to a less cumbersome entry process.

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Household debt reaches 14-year high

Thai households are saddled with the highest level of debt in 14 years and prospects remain worrisome as the Thai economy has not yet recovered while the prices of goods keep rising, weakening consumer purchasing power.

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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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More than just a mango

The recent craze over mango sticky rice had Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha mulling ways to harness Thailand's cultural influence abroad, although it begs the question of how much the state understands soft power and whether it is committed enough to carry through with the vision.

Bangkok Post

Companies push for deeper China links

Thai businesses say they are eager to forge partnerships and joint ventures with Chinese counterparts, particularly in the areas of fintech, digitalisation, decarbonisation innovations, healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.

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Thailand mulls more FTAs to expand export markets

Thailand is scheduled to study free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America by the second half of this year, a move to expand new export markets.

Bangkok Post

In Thai villages, Chinese gangs recruit desperate for phone scams

Thai police say they have rescued some 700 Thais held against their will by Chinese gangs in Cambodia.

Al Jazeera

Despite risk of death, Thailand sends Myanmar refugees back

Thailand has sent thousands of people fleeing escalating violence by Myanmar’s military back home despite the risk to their lives, and despite international refugee laws that forbid the return of people to countries where their lives may be in danger

The Independent UK

‘Repression breeds defiance’: Thai activists unbowed by detention

Thailand’s political dissidents shattered taboos by calling for reform of monarchy and not being deterred by jail.

Al Jazeera

Musk tops billionaire rich list

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has for the first time topped Forbes' new World's Billionaires ranking while Thai billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont has dropped from No.103 in last year's ranking to No.137.

Bangkok Post

Busanan, Kunlavut and Kantaphon stroll

Thai stars Busanan Ongbamrungphan, Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Kantaphon Wangcharoen advanced to the last-16 round of the US$360,000 Korea Open Championships in Suncheon on Wednesday.

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Solar power fizzles

Early this month, Deputy Agriculture Minister Praphat Phothasuthon unveiled an energy-saving project with the fancy name "Solar Panels NFT for Thai Farmers".

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Local equities rally on new peace talks

Thai equities rallied on Wednesday after progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine raised hopes for a resolution and the Finance Ministry's decision to postpone imposing a transaction tax on individual stock investors boosted investor morale.

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Thai Labor Ready to Enter Saudi Market

The Thai Ministry of Labor established a center specialized in rehabilitating and training workers in all professions, signaling the revival of relations and the entry of Thai labor into the Saudi market. Thai Minister of Labor Suchart Chomklin stated that many Thai nationals work in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and…

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Deal opens up job market in Saudi Arabia

Thai and Saudi Arabian labour ministers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the export of Thai labour that includes ensuring good conditions for workers in the Gulf state.

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Tourism sentiment in the doldrums

The tourism index in the first quarter remains depressed, while the risk of more unemployment still clouds the outlook for the next quarter, mainly attributed to the Omicron variant and the Russia-Ukraine war, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).

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Latin soul with a Thai twist

Amaru Tribe, a Latin band based in Melbourne, Australia, released their second studio album, Between Two Worlds, on March 18. The band visited Thailand in 2019 for a mini-tour, which culminated in a full band concert at Studio Lam, for which they jammed with phin and khaen players from Toom…

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Growing chorus of prejudice

Transgender beauty queen's immigration trouble in Dubai is yet another reminder of how Thai law has failed.

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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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Bangkok Post

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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