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Before I start talking economic jargon filled with figures, let me explain Thailand's economic situation in plain language.

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Drowning reminder

This week marks the first anniversary of the most reported drowning accident in Thailand's modern history. A year (and a day) ago on the night of Feb 24, actress Nida "Tangmo" Patcharaveerapong died after falling off a speedboat in the Chao Phraya River.

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CPN bags another social media award

Central Pattana (CPN), Thailand's largest retail property developer under the Central Group umbrella, has been awarded the title of "best brand performance on social media shopping & department store" for the second consecutive year for the CentralWorld shopping complex.

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Buoyant Nippon Paint eyes 25% revenue uptick in 2023

An improved economy is among the key factors that Nippon Paint Decorative Coatings (Thailand) believes will help it record revenue growth of 25% to 2.25 billion baht in 2023.

Bangkok Post

LPGA: 5 things to look for in Thailand, where Lydia Ko, Nelly Korda and Jin Young Ko are primed for battle along with Japanese teen sensation Saki Baba

Nine of the top 10 players in the world are in Asia this week.

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This Morning viewers in disbelief as caller says husband keeps 'disappearing to Thailand'

The 70-year-old admitted she had no idea what was going on, but was alarmed when she found out her partner of 48 years was sending money to the country.

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This Morning viewers stunned as caller says husband keeps 'disappearing to Thailand'

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were shocked on This Morning when a 70-year-old caller revealed she was distressed by her husband's suspicious antics in Thailand

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Diplomatic staff tour Isan sites

The Ministry of Culture is continuing with its mission to forge ties with other countries, taking diplomatic representatives from 28 countries on a special tour of northeastern Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Two countries, two different approaches to population programs - Roll Call

An 82-year-old known as "Mr. Condom" and birth control distribution by hairdressers are hallmarks of Thailand's reproductive health program.

Roll Call

Farmers tap into sustainable rubber industry

By the light of a head torch, Wanida Hityim deftly strips bark from a rubber tree, collecting the milky latex as she explains why she is among a small number of Thai farmers trying to work more sustainably.

Bangkok Post

Russians make Thailand a refuge as Ukraine war enters second year

Russians are buying up property in Southeast Asian country to avoid conscription and the economic ravages of war.

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Amnesty blasts delays to torture act

Amnesty International Thailand, a group of activists and families of victims have urged the Justice Ministry to enforce every regulation of the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act, which takes effect today after the cabinet recently announced it would postpone enforcing some key provisions till Oct 1.

Bangkok Post

CKP profits increase by 11.8% to B2.4bn

CK Power Plc (CKP), the power generation arm of Ch Karnchang Plc, Thailand's second-largest construction firm, saw its profit increase by 11.8% to a record high of 2.4 billion baht last year, despite a surge in energy prices.

Bangkok Post

FTI sees car exports reaching 1.05m goal

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects the semiconductor shortage to ease and for pickup sales to help Thailand's automotive production for export to reach a target of 1.05 million units this year.

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OR allots B31.2bn for capex this year

PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) plans to allocate capital spending worth 31.2 billion baht to fuel businesses in Thailand and overseas, with the largest portion of money going to non-oil businesses.

Bangkok Post

Statement on election cheered by industry

Business leaders and stock market analysts welcomed the premier's statement vowing to dissolve parliament next month ahead of an election likely to take place on May 7.

Bangkok Post

Striking a chord with Thai audiences

South Korea found tremendous success exporting soft power via K-pop and K-dramas globally for decades, establishing a strong fan base in Southeast Asia and Thailand, even during the pandemic.

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Authorities confirm death of Uyghur asylum seeker

The Immigration Bureau has confirmed that a 49-year-old Uyghur asylum seeker who had been detained for years at the Bangkok Immigration Detention Centre had died.

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Fabricio Andrade Makes Bold Prediction for Rematch With John Lineker

The bantamweight title on line in Thailand, Andrade promises to 'knock him out' at ONE Fight Night 7.

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OR to invest B31.2 billion this year

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Plastic waste imports to be curbed

Thailand has begun restricting plastic waste imports and will ban scrap shipments of the material starting in 2025, the government said in a statement on Tuesday.

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Thailand's PM suggests he will dissolve Parliament in March

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha says he will dissolve Parliament in March, paving the way for a general election to be held in May

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Thailand election likely on May 7, PM says

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Tuesday said he would dissolve parliament next month ahead of an election that would likely take place on May 7, a potential date previously outlined by the country's poll body.

Bangkok Post

Car production up in January but sales drop

Car production in Thailand rose 4.02% in January from a year earlier to 157,844 units, helped by higher exports, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Tuesday.

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Alipay predicts jump in mobile payments

Alipay Thailand expects mobile payments made by Chinese travellers in Thailand to surge this year thanks to China's reopening.

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