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Some light at the end of the earnings tunnel

The Stock Exchange of Thailand continued to head south in the past week amid a series of disappointments from weak earnings by major firms, such as those in electronics and shipping.

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Asian shares slide, SET falls on weak GDP data

RECAP: Asian shares and currencies slipped on Friday as strong economic data from the US and hawkish Federal Reserve comments revived fears that the US central bank will stick to its path of interest rate increases to tame inflation.

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Can ASEAN Benefit From the EU’s Green Agriculture Push?

The EU wants to champion “green agriculture” in Southeast Asia. But limited trade relations, regulatory nightmares, and distrust could stymie it.

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Chinese arrivals forecast to reach 1m in August

About 161,000 Chinese tourists have entered Thailand since Beijing eased travel restrictions on Jan 8, with the total expected to reach 500,000 on May 1 and one million in August, authorities said on Friday.

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Q4 GDP growth slows, 2023 outlook trimmed

Thailand's economic growth slowed more than expected in the fourth quarter of 2022, as exports and manufacturing declined, but a rebound in the vital tourism sector should continue to boost the recovery this year amid weaker global demand.

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First 'cultural map' of the country now online

The first online cultural map of Thailand is now available with more than 2,000 cultural sites across the country, ready to be upgraded for metaverse technologies.

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Smartphone sales set to rebound soon

Thailand's smartphone market is expected to rebound in the second half, supported by strong demand in the premium segment that is less affected by economic woes, say industry pundits.

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'Big Joke' faces down critics

Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn has vowed to stamp out graft rocking the Immigration Bureau (IB) and bring any corrupt officers to justice.

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Entry fees to include insurance

Thailand will provide insurance for foreign tourists when tourism fees for international arrivals are imposed in June, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Thursday.

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TCEB targeting 18.5m Mice travellers this year

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is targeting 18.5 million Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) travellers this fiscal year with revenue recovering to over 50% of the level recorded before the pandemic.

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Economic gains ease cost pressure on producers

The Commerce Ministry insists pressure on domestic manufacturers to raise product prices has declined as sales improve, the government issues stimulus measures, discount campaigns are organised nationwide by the ministry to reduce the cost of living, and a surge of foreign tourist arrivals drives economic activities.

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Ministry targets top 5 rank for exports in Asia

The Commerce Ministry says it wants Thailand to become one of the largest exporters in Asia by 2027.

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Thai global standing at all-time low

Although it will not lead to a no-confidence vote, the general debate in Thailand's parliament this week has further weakened the coalition government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, undermining its chances of re-election as the next general election looms. Among the many bombshell allegations of corruption, cronyism and sheer incompetence…

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IEAT, PIN allot B2bn for expansion of complex

The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) and industrial estate developer Pinthong Industrial Park Plc (PIN) will spend 2 billion baht expanding a PIN-run industrial complex in Chon Buri to support industries under the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme.

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Fall in shark numbers 'worrying'

A marine ecologist has warned about the sharp drop in the shark population in the waters of Thailand over the past decade.

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What happened to the Thai cave rescue boys and their coach?

The team’s captain, Duangphet Phromthep, died this week

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Centara to debut in Japan, new details revealed

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, will make its Japan debut with the launch of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka. Based on what we know so far and our previous reports, Centara's first property in Japan looks to be a grand and promising foothold.

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Celebrating 28 years of metal sheet industry leadership

For 28 years, NS BlueScope has been operating in Thailand, and is now leading the field of metal coated steel and colour-coated steel (metal sheet) manufacturing. We are committed to creating and developing the best products for consumers and becoming another driving force to help promote Thailand towards sustainability.

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Economic growth slowed in Q4: economists

BENGALURU: Thailand's economic growth probably slowed in the fourth quarter as reduced exports and factory activity, together with tightening monetary conditions, curbed private consumption, a Reuters poll of economists found.

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Saudi pact paves way for jump in passenger flights

Thailand and Saudi Arabia have agreed to strengthen air services cooperation which would see both countries increase the number of passenger flights between the countries from nine per week to 42.

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Royal relief supplies head to Turkey

Humanitarian supplies donated by Their Majesties the King and Queen have been sent to Turkey on a Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) Airbus A340-500 that will also bring Thai nationals in Turkey back home.

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Study notes slight dip in Thai internet usage

Local internet users spent less time on the internet and social media and made less purchases online as life returns to normal after the pandemic, according to the "Digital 2023: Thailand" study.

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Sentiment increases in January to 43-month high

The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) rose to 93.9 points in January, the highest level in 43 months, up from 92.6 points in December last year as entrepreneurs benefited from the state "Shop Dee Mee Khuen" tax rebate, the tourism recovery and China's reopening.

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Russia's inglorious war in Ukraine, 12 months on

Do you remember how Russian government officials denied having any plans to invade Ukraine one year ago? Reality has shown this to be a tragic lie. On Feb 24, 2022, Russian troops invaded Ukraine in a large-scale attack. Where do we stand 12 months on?

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Tourism recovery bolsters Koko's expansion

Koko Global Hospitality plans to open two more hotels in Thailand and Laos and sign eight management contracts this year as tourism growth driven by low-cost carriers is expected to create more opportunities for mid-scale accommodation providers.

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