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Football chief Somyot quits over SEA Games brawls

Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Somyot Poompunmuang resigned on Saturday, a day after Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said he should take responsibility for the brawling that marred the men’s final of the recent SEA Games.

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'ThaID' officially launches to spearhead Thailand 4.0

The Interior Ministry on Friday officially launched a mobile application to support its digital ID programme aimed at making government services more efficient and easier to access.

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BPP keen on free power trade pipeline

Costly electricity bills create a financial burden for the public, but also accelerate momentum for the establishment of free power trade in Thailand.

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Shares rise on hopes for stimulus in China

RECAP: Asian stocks inched higher yesterday as weak manufacturing data from China stoked expectations of fresh stimulus, even as strong US data bolstered the view that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer.

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Thai business leader earns top Catholic honour

The Vatican has bestowed the Grand Cross of the Order, the highest rank in the Order of St Gregory the Great, to a Thai individual for his outstanding service to the Catholic Church and the wider community.

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Tourism spurs manufacturing uptick

Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) fell by 3.14% year-on-year to 94.8 points in May because of an export slowdown, although the reading improved from April thanks to the tourism recovery, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).

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Crossing into despair

Early this month, there was a short news report about the death of a railway staffer in Muang district of Udon Thani province. Local news rarely gathers much mainstream media attention, but this shed light on safety issues related to the infrastructure of the railway system.

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A temple elephant in Sri Lanka will be airlifted back to Thailand after allegations of neglect

Veterinarians are preparing to airlift an Asian elephant from Sri Lanka back to its home country of Thailand this weekend after it spent more than two decades at a Buddhist temple where activists alleged it was abused

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Son is 'still praying' for mum after her leg is amputated in airport travelator mangling

The unnamed passenger, aged 57, lost her foot after it was sliced off when she fell on a 'death trap' travelator at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand

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EastEnders' Paul Nicholls lands new role after freak accident at Thailand waterfall

Former EastEnders star Paul Nicholls looks worlds away from Albert Square in a children's drama after landing a new role and he knows life could have been very different after his terrifying ordeal

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Economy picks up as tourism, spending rise

The Thai economy in May improved from the previous month as tourism gathered momentum and private consumption increased while exports remained weak, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) said on Friday.

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130th joint patrol on Mekong River begins

KUNMING: Law-enforcement authorities from China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand joined forces on Wednesday to begin the 130th Mekong River joint patrol.

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Factory output falls 3.14%, less than forecast

Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) in May dropped by a less than expected 3.14% from a year earlier as exports remained sluggish, the Industry Ministry said on Friday.

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Govt launches first mobile dialysis unit

The Public Health Ministry has launched the first mobile renal dialysis unit in Thailand in a bid to help bedridden patients in remote areas.

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9% of youth smoke illegal vapes, study finds

An estimated 9.1% of young people in Thailand use e-cigarettes, mostly due to peer pressure and the influence of their friends, according to the results of a survey by the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS).

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Foreign film shoots yield B1.8bn

More than 200 foreign films were shot in Thailand in the first half of this year, generating 1.84 billion baht in revenue, said Tipanan Sirichana, a deputy government spokeswoman, on Thursday.

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Thai banks top Asean bad debt rankings

Thailand's top three banks have combined non-performing loans (NPLs) of more than US$9.6 billion, the highest in Southeast Asia, but Thai banks overall still have a high level of reserves for bad debts, says the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).

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Thai politics needs checks and balances

The hopeful sentiment following the May 14 elections has gradually evaporated following fierce horse-trading between the two winning parties -- the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the Pheu Thai Party over which party will secure the House speaker's seat.

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World Bank puts Thai growth at 3.9%

Thailand's economy is projected to expand 3.9% in 2023 from 2.6% last year because of stronger demand from China, Europe and the US, private consumption growth and a recovery in tourism, says the World Bank in its semi-annual Thailand Economic Monitor.

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Rubber sector urged to adapt to cope with global challenges

Rubber farmers, entrepreneurs and exporters are being advised to swiftly adapt to various challenges, including geopolitical conflicts and environmental measures that may impact agricultural trade, as well as European Union (EU) laws regarding products and deforestation.

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Saha Group agrees to forge gold venture

Saha Group, one of Thailand leading consumer goods conglomerates, is diversifying into the gold business.

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TAT homes in on Asian expatriate segment

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is eyeing Asian expatriates, including Chinese nationals residing in Laos and Cambodia, due to their increasing wealth and demand for sending their children to study in Thailand.

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Irishman in coma after horror motorbike crash in Thailand

A GoFundMe has been launched to raise funds for Matthew's family to help them pay for his treatments

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UOBAM Thailand puts focus on expertise and bespoke investment plans

Customised investment solutions alongside unique expertise are the key to growing the private fund business of UOB Asset Management (Thailand) (“UOBAM Thailand”), say its executives. Building trust with clients in the long term can be achieved by providing satisfactory results in their investments.

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SC Asset Aims to Become the Go-To Condo Brand for the Younger Generation with Its Inclusive "Everybody's High-Rise" Philosophy

SC Asset Corporation Public Company Limited (SC), a leading high end luxury to economy real estate developer listed on The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), targets being Thailand’s ‘top-of-mind’ condominium brand among all segments, particularly young generations, by launching new condominium brands, taking “Everybody’s high-rise” as its brand philosophy as…

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