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French, German firms eye EV opportunities

French and German businesses are showing an interest in investing in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in Thailand, following a recent investment promotion roadshow held in the two European nations, says the Board of Investment (BoI).

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Fiscal fundamentals remain 'solid'

Thailand's financial and treasury fiscal fundamentals remained solid in the first eight months of fiscal 2023, with revenue collection exceeding the government's target by up to 122 billion baht.

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Minor to acquire rights to Sizzler

Minor International Plc (Mint), an operator in the hospitality, restaurant and lifestyle sector, on Tuesday announced it would acquire a 100% stake in Singco Trading Pte, the intellectual property holder of the restaurant brand Sizzler, except in the US, Guatemala and Puerto Rico.

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Bourse edges down amid global jitters

Uncertainty in Russia and loan defaults in China's property sector must be closely watched because they could drag down the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, which remains under 1,500 points, say analysts.

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BoT eases forex rules for stability

The Bank of Thailand plans to further relax foreign exchange regulations to balance capital flows, seeking to stabilise the exchange rate over the long term.

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Japanese eye EEC outlay of B3.7bn

At least three Japanese firms are expected to invest roughly 3.7 billion baht in industries such as electric vehicles (EVs) and smart electronics in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).

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Shop Global moves into live commerce

Shop Global (Thailand) Co, a TV shopping company under Saha Group, is venturing into live commerce to strengthen its business and achieve long-term sustainable growth.

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Russian arrivals start to decline in June

The flow of Russian tourists started to slow before the mutiny in Moscow last weekend, but more long-stay travellers might flock to Thailand if the political tension escalates, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).

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Thai spikers fall to Netherlands

Thailand opened the third week of the Volleyball Nations League with a straight-sets loss to the Netherlands, despite the support from a raucous crowd of hometown fans in Bangkok.

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Ambassador denies US conspired with any political party

The United States ambassador to Thailand has denied the US conspired with any particular political party or interfered in the May 14 general election.

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US ambassador dismisses claims of American interference in Thailand's elections

The U.S. ambassador to Thailand has dismissed claims of American interference in recent elections as a “disservice” to the Thai people

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Verdict due for 5 protesters accused of blocking Thai queen's car. Law allows the death penalty

A court in Thailand is to deliver a verdict Wednesday in the case of five people accused of impeding the queen’s motorcade during a pro-democracy march in 2020

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Exports drop 4.6% in May

Thailand’s exports contracted less than expected in May, as higher industrial goods shipments and a weakening baht helped offset some of the impact of sluggish global demand, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.

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Britain, US express LGBTQ+ support

The United States and the United Kingdom have pledged to support the promotion of LGBTQ+ rights in Thailand.

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Kingdom face uphill task as third week battles start

The Thai women's team need a good start in the third week of the Volleyball Nations League on home soil against the Netherlands at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium on Tuesday to stand any chance of reaching the finals.

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Covid case numbers 'are falling'

The number of Covid-19 patients in Thailand is dropping while Covid-19 deaths are mostly people aged above 70 and the unvaccinated, according to the Public Health Ministry.

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Egco utilises hydrogen scheme in US

Electricity Generating Plc (Egco), a subsidiary of state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, has started using hydrogen to fuel electricity generation at its power plant in the US, part of efforts to shift towards cleaner energy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

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PM pleased with latest ranking rise

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is pleased with Thailand's ranking in the UN's 2023 Sustainable Development Report (SDR), according to deputy government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul.

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South Korean street food arrives via Bangkok pop-up store

Boosted by the enduring popularity of K-pop culture among Thais, a new establishment called "Boggle Boggle", which resembles the late-night street food eateries or iconic red tents commonly featured in South Korean television shows, has recently arrived in Thailand.

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Thailand's inequality remains entrenched

The Thai economy is suffering from widening inequality, with the proportion of poor people still hovering at 6-8% of the total, particularly in the agricultural sector.

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Firms to rally amid economic revival

The performance of Thai corporations should gradually improve this year as the domestic economy recovers and inflationary pressures ease, according to analysts at Fitch Ratings' 2023 Thailand Corporate Credit Outlook & Asean ESG conference in Bangkok recently.

Peruvian cuisine tops best restaurant list

Peruvian cuisine is now at the top of the culinary world as Central, a fine dining restaurant in Lima, has been crowned the World's Best Restaurant of 2023.

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Competitiveness affects Indonesia ties

Just two years ago, Thailand and Indonesia commemorated the 70th anniversary of relations, with both sides holding events to celebrate. Over the year, they mapped out various plans that would boost bilateral ties with the aim of establishing and hastening a "strategic partnership". These included strengthening political and economic relations,…

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31 Centara properties recognised at Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2023

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has been recognised by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travellers’ Choice award winner for 31 of its properties around the world.

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