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ONE Lumpinee is top-ranked combat sports show

ONE Lumpinee has cemented its position as the leader in combat sports in Thailand, captivating audiences every Friday with its exhilarating live events.

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Pita against vote on separatist state

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat on Saturday opposed calls for the separation of the deep South from Thailand, saying the party stands by the principle that Thailand is an inseparable kingdom.

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Highway 12 to economic heaven

The completion of Highway 12 -- a 793-km transport corridor linking Tak in the North with Mukdahan in the Northeast -- will provide immense business opportunities as the emerging economic driver in the region, according to local transport and tourism industry leaders.

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Prayut commends Lisa Blackpink for promo role

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has praised K-pop singer Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban, a member of the K-Pop group Blackpink, for promoting Thailand and helping to increase the value of the country's economy.

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Activists navigate defamation minefield

Sutharee Wannasiri knew the poultry company had violated labour laws. She went on Twitter in 2017 to share a video containing an interview with an employee who said he had to work day and night with no day off.

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The first Sushi Summit in Thailand will be held from June 20-25

Thailand’s first “Sushi Summit: A Fusion of Culinary Mastery and Cultural Revelry” will be held at The Food School, Samyan from June 20-25. This comes hot on the heels of the summit being held in Malaysia for the last four years, though the Thailand one is on a much larger…

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Prayut urges action on 'Pattani State' call

Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told the National Security Council (NSC) to take action against a group of activists that called for a public referendum on whether there should be a Muslim "Pattani State" independent from Thailand.

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12.5m more skilled staff eyed by 2027

Thailand aims to produce around 800,000 skilled workers next year in targeted industries, including intelligent electronics, next-generation automobiles and healthcare.

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Will post-2023 culture shock see progressives thrive?

Move Forward, an off-shoot of the now-defunct Future Forward Party, signifies a wind of change, a new direction for the country. Unlike other parties, the MFP's ambition is broader and aims to change the country not only politically but culturally too. The party has allied itself with young people with…

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MGC-Asia morphs into a lifestyle mobility company

SET-listed auto retailer Millennium Group Corporation (MGC-Asia) is no stranger to business diversification.

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HP explores local growth trends

HP Thailand, the local operating unit of the global tech firm, has unveiled its "Future Ready" strategies for 2023-24, aiming to capture growth in Thailand's digital economy.

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Outlook better for rice exports in H2

Thailand should see greater opportunities to export rice in the second half of the year as countries that import are rushing to stock up on concerns about drought.

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Threat of air pollution, climate change

In some parts of the world, air pollution is called an "invisible killer" because it cannot be seen in the atmosphere but greatly impacts human health. Unfortunately, levels of air pollution in Thailand are often so far in excess of World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines to protect health that the…

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Thai names chosen for distant stars

Two Thai names are among 20 pairs selected by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for exoplanets and their host stars, according to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit).

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Thailand’s cannabis lovers face comedown amid legalisation U-turn

Southeast Asian country’s booming cannabis industry is under a cloud as politicians reconsider decriminalisation.

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Heat waves spark surge in demand for air-con parts

Thailand's exports of air-conditioner components to the US surged in the first quarter, driven by rising demand caused by an increase in heat waves.

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Thai Fest kicks off in Lake View this weekend

Admission is free, but organizers said donations are welcome.

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New deals signed on trip to Saudi

The economic relationship between Thailand and Saudi Arabia is thriving, with a number of partnership deals in the pipeline.

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Industry federation calls for greater business cooperation with Beijing

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) wants to increase Chinese investment in Thailand, especially in the electric vehicle (EV), food and healthcare segments, by advocating more business cooperation with Beijing.

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Most staff willing to seek new pastures

Almost 90% of employees in Thailand are willing to look for new job opportunities despite the worsening global economic outlook, according to a recent study by recruitment agency Michael Page.

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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.

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Touting an independent South 'not allowed'

Security agencies are considering legal action against a group of activists promoting the separation of the predominantly Muslim southern border provinces from Thailand.

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Car show unfazed over new lending law

A new law to ensure supervision of auto hire-purchase and leasing of cars and motorcycles should not affect the Thai automotive industry, which is expected to flourish in the second half of this year, says the organiser of the 2023 Fast Auto Show Thailand.

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Only the young can change Thailand

If the past two decades of Thai politics has been about populism and colour-coded conflicts between the yellow-shirted pro-establishment forces against the red shirts aligned with ousted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the foreseeable future will likely be about structural reforms and a generational clash between the age-old established centres…

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NBTC mulls regulation of OTT platforms

The chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is considering the possible supervision of over-the-top (OTT) platforms in Thailand.

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