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BoT poised to raise rate by quarter-point

The Bank of Thailand is expected to raise its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points on Wednesday to contain inflation amid the economic recovery while trying to ease baht volatility, say economists.

Bangkok Post

More than a forced smile

Thailand's reputation as the "Land of Smiles" is facing existential crisis. While Thais are perceived as warm, friendly and easygoing, assessments by the World Happiness Report in recent years have questioned whether Thais have many reasons to smile at all.

Bangkok Post

Error-strewn Thais suffer Syria defeat

Thailand made numerous mistakes on Saturday night to let Syria walk away with a 3-1 victory in a Fifa Day friendly at Dubai's Shabab Al Ahli Stadium.

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Janjaem makes final after Algerian boxer disqualified

NEW DELHI: Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng will contest the gold medal bout at the women's world championships in New Delhi after Algeria's Imane Khelif was disqualified hours after she failed to meet the eligibility criteria, the International Boxing Association (IBA) said on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Ready, set, roll! Thai man wins fastest joint rolling in Phuket

With nimble fingers and years of practice, Ativat Janmuangthai beat other cannabis enthusiasts to roll a perfect, one-gramme joint in 43 seconds on Saturday, becoming the fastest joint-roller in Thailand's Phuket.

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Summer storms forecast in upper Thailand March 26-29

Summer storms with gusty winds and hail are expected in the upper part of the country from March 26-29, beginning with the Northeast and then the Eastern, lower Northern and Central regions, weather forecasters said on Sunday morning.

Bangkok Post

Songkran arrivals to jump

The government expects an increasing number of international flight arrivals during the Songkran period as Bangkok, among other big cities, has been listed as one of Airbnb's top destinations for 2023, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

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Thaksin is 'not serious' about return

Academics and senators do not believe fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was serious about returning to Thailand and serving his prison term.

Bangkok Post

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth kicks off reelection campaign

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has officially accepted his party’s nomination as its main candidate to keep the job in the upcoming general election, promising to build a new political climate that does away with decades of conflict

The Independent UK

Thai PM Prayuth to run for re-election in May

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha was officially nominated for re-election on Saturday as his party's first candidate for the country's next leader in polls set for May 14.

Reuters

Summer storm warning issued

Summer storms, gusty winds and hail are expected in upper Thailand and Greater Bangkok from Sunday to Wednesday, with the Northeast being hit first, the Meteorological Department warned on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Warning to anyone who has booked holidays to Spain, Turkey and Thailand

UK holidaymakers could face steep price rises

Liverpool Echo

Katie Price's Jeremy Vine appearance called a 'new low' as show flooded with complaints

The interview was slammed by some as Katie Price described her month-long trip to Thailand as 'not really a holiday' before appearing to laugh off bankruptcy in the chat with Jeremy Vine

Daily Mirror

Latin America seen as ideal partner for BCG

Thailand and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) hope to enhance economic outcomes by collaborating in a Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economy transition, according to Pornpimol Kanchanalak, Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand.

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Polking keen on good results

Thailand coach Mano Polking aims to get good results in the two upcoming warm-up games in the Middle East.

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2024 Mitsubishi L200 / Triton Rendering Tries To Unwrap XRT For Production

The Mitsubishi midsize truck will first go on sale in Thailand, with other markets to follow suit.

Bangkok Post

Govt must get a grip on guns

The two latest fatal armed stand-offs that occurred within a week of each other remind society once more that gun violence has become the new normal in Thailand. Equally worrying is how the government is choosing to deal with this problem.

Bangkok Post

Warmer summer this year after protracted cool season

The temperature will be 1 degree Celsius higher on average this summer than last year, according to the Meteorological Department.

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Sugar Prices Fall Back on Higher Brazil Sugar Output and Weakness in Crude Oil Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK23 ) on Friday closed down -0.07 (-0.34%), and May London white sugar #5 (SWK23 ) closed down -0.20 (-0.03%). Sugar prices Friday posted modest losses. An increase in Brazil's sugar output weighed on prices after Unica reported that Brazil's 2022/23 sugar production from Oct...

Irish Mirror

Tributes paid as young Irishman tragically dies in motorbike crash in Thailand

John Lennon, 24, was from Graiguecullen, County Carlow and it’s understood he was a huge GAA fan and well-known for his love of sports.

Daily Mirror

Toddler, 3, suffocates after being trapped for hours inside car under sweltering heat

Toddler Kittinan Kimkliang, 3, was left on the back seat of his mother's black Toyota truck for two hours in front of the family's restaurant in Buriram pronvince, Thailand - where temperatures were reaching scorching tropical highs

Bangkok Post

Thaksin: I'm ready for jail if I come home

Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra says he is ready to go to jail in Thailand provided he is allowed to spend the rest of his life with his family.

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Thailand’s Cannabis Policy Experiment

Cannabis decriminalization is seen as a way to attract tourists, especially young adults, but conservative groups are questioning whether cannabis users are the kinds of tourists Thailand should want.

Bangkok Post

Kaspersky chief details key cyberthreats

Professional targeted attacks, including on industrial and critical infrastructure, are global cyberthreat trends, while the use of operational technology (OT) in Thailand needs to be more secure in this connected world, said Eugene Kaspersky, chief executive of global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

Bangkok Post

Rodtang pulls out, 'Mini T' steps in to take on Superlek

Thailand's Rodtang Jitmuangnon has withdrawn from this weekend's showdown with compatriot Superlek Kiatmoo9.

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