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Thai rice exports are likely to surpass 8 million tonnes this year, driven by higher global demand as countries rush to stock up to brace for the effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon, says Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.

Bangkok Post

Digital push woos multinational firms

Many foreign software firms established offices in Thailand this year to capitalise on the country’s continuing digital transformation and to serve the demand of local enterprises.

Bangkok Post

Peta monkey claims still hurt sellers

A group of Thai coconut milk producers has urged the government to act fast and hire a lobbyist to move against Peta (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) after the animal rights group made fresh accusations concerning domestic farmers' treatment of monkeys.

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Tourism authority sets out plans for Thai tourism growth

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has unveiled its direction for fiscal 2024 with a budget of 5 billion baht aiming to grow off-peak customers, increase spending per trip by 7%, and distribute income to a greater variety of destinations.

Bangkok Post

Tourism pushes consumer confidence to 39-month high

Thai consumer confidence rose in May for a 12th month to a 39-month high, boosted by higher foreign tourist arrivals and increased activity during the recent national election, a survey showed on Thursday.

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Test drive: A sporty new EV

After achieving initial success in the Thai market with the Neta V subcompact electric SUV, the Chinese EV manufacturer is looking for openings to enter other market segments.

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BoT urges upgrade of Thailand's durian production

Thailand needs to improve its durian production to remain the top exporter amid tougher competition over the next five years, according to a Bank of Thailand report.

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Thai team leading GT series after Buri Ram race

Thai race drivers made their presence felt at the opener of the Fanatec GT World Challenge Asia 2023 held at Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram recently.

Bangkok Post

Sino-Thai crackdown on Chinese criminals

Thai and Chinese police are joining forces to crack down on Chinese criminals who settle in the country as well as those who arrive temporarily to victimise their compatriots here, according to the Immigration Bureau.

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British teenager found dead in Thailand forest with ‘girlfriend’ missing

A British teenager was found dead in a forest in northern Thailand with head wounds, according to reports.

Evening Standard

Thailand eyes 3 deals by 2024

Thailand wants to conclude free-trade agreement (FTA) talks with the European Free Trade Association (Efta), Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the middle of next year to improve trade and investment.

Bangkok Post

YSS expands operations

Thai shock absorber manufacturer YSS has opened a 400 million baht distribution and service centre which will serve as a blueprint for its aggressive network expansion strategy into future Bangkok areas and provincial markets as well as the Asean region and other global markets.

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What the polls say

Re: "MFP closing gap with Pheu Thai: Nida", (BP, May 4).

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Calls grow for release of teen held for LM

Thai authorities should drop charges and release a 15-year-old girl detained for alleged royal defamation, Human Rights Watch said on Friday.

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Rights groups say second Uyghur dies in Thai detention

Human rights organizations are urging Thailand to improve conditions in its immigration detention facilities after a second asylum seeker from China’s Muslim Uyghur minority died in custody within two months

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Uighur refugee dies after nine years in detention in Thailand

Mattohti Mattursun was one of 350 Uighur refugees, including children, who were detained in March 2014.

Bangkok Post

Thai-Saudi trade set to surge

Thailand remains on track to improve economic ties with Saudi Arabia as it seeks a new potential market for its products, following sluggish exports to the US and Europe.

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US Navy to visit Thailand

The US Navy Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG-11) will visit Thailand from Monday until Saturday to strengthen the US-Thai security partnership, according to the US Embassy.

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Bangkok Post

Asian equities retreat on US slowdown worries

RECAP: Asian and European markets fell yesterday on lingering recession worries as data indicated the US economy was slowing down. Thailand has low recession risk but the SET has slid amid negative global sentiment and falling oil prices.

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About 12,000 Myanmar refugees left Tak

TAK: About 12,000 Myanmar refugees left this border province for their homeland in Myawaddy this week after they had taken shelter on the Thai soil over the past week, according to the Thai army.

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Thai handover of anti-junta trio condemned

Parliamentarians from Southeast Asia have condemned a recent decision by Thai authorities to hand over three Myanmar opposition fighters, one of whom died after being shot while the fate of the other two remains unknown.

Bangkok Post

TAT launches 2nd round of tourist NFTs

Thai and foreign tourists have until April 30 to collect the Tourism Authority of Thailand's (TAT) new non-fungible tokens (NFTs) at 20 tourist attractions and enjoy privileges and special discounts until July 31.

Bangkok Post

Chinese Christians arrive in US after Thai detention

More than 60 self-exiled Chinese Christians who were detained for overstaying their visas in Thailand have arrived in the United States where they will seek permanent asylum in Texas.

Bangkok Post

Woman walks again 4 years after husband pushed her off cliff, killing baby

A brave Chinese woman who lost the baby she was carrying when her husband pushed her off a cliff in Thailand four years ago can now stand and walk by herself.

Bangkok Post

Corporate bonds hike in value

The value of long-term Thai corporate bonds rose 1.6% year-on-year to 270 billion baht in the first quarter of 2023, following a continued recovery of the economy, according to a Thai Bond Market Association (Thai BMA) release on Wednesday.

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