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Bata forecasts upturn in footwear market this year

Bata (Thailand), the local arm of a global footwear company, expects the country's 102-billion-baht footwear market to be active this year as foreign tourists return and many locals resume their shopping habits.

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Putting a dampener on Thai recovery

After three years in which the economy suffered from Covid effects, I am sorry to say that 2023 will not be the year of economic recovery as everyone had hoped. The global economy will still be plagued by inflation threats and several adverse factors such as excessive debt and the…

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AI artist VAVA drops her first single

She can sing and dance, but she is not a human. VAVA, Thailand's first virtual artist, has released her first single DROP IT (Like A Bomb).

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inDrive to roll out Thai service by June

International ride-hailing service operator inDrive is set to launch its service in Thailand by June to capitalise on this fast-growing segment in the country.

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Pricey power bills dent Thai allure

Foreign investment in Thailand may decline in the long term if the government fails to tackle expensive power bills, making the nation less competitive than its neighbours, warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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Why box over a name?

With preparations for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games -- which are to take place in Phnom Penh in the next few months -- underway, questions have arisen over a martial arts event that is a great source of pride for both Thailand and Cambodia.

Bangkok Post

Elie Saab’s Spring Couture in Paris Dreams of Thai Escape

Elie Saab whisked his guests away to Thailand for a Paris Fashion Week couture show Wednesday that gleamed with gold and intricate silk embroidery. Sheer diaphanous cloth floated around the runway in Le Marais’ Carreau du Temple amid wafting perfume, as “Emily in Paris” star Paul Forman and socialite Olivia…

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Elie Saab's spring couture in Paris dreams of Thai escape

Elie Saab has whisked his guests away to Thailand for a Paris Fashion Week couture show that gleamed with gold and intricate silk embroidery

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Buakaw affirms Thai nationality

Muay Thai superstar Sombat “Buakaw” Banchamek has clarified that he is descended from the Kuy indigenous ethnic group but has Thai nationality, after Cambodian boxing fans had claimed he is of Cambodian descent.

Bangkok Post

BoT delivers another quarter-point rate hike

The Bank of Thailand raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points for a fourth consecutive meeting on Wednesday, as it attempts to curb high inflation even as the return of Chinese tourists brightens the country’s economic growth prospects.

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Australia and Thailand warning as UK holidaymakers risk huge fines

A dream holiday could quickly turn into a trip from hell if you're caught vaping in certain countries

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Marriott plans to open 8 new properties this year

Marriott International wants to continue hiking room rates to secure growth in Thailand this year, while it aims to open eight more properties.

Bangkok Post

Events, talks to mark South Korea ties

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea is planning to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of its bilateral relationship with Thailand with a series of events throughout the year, according to South Korea's ambassador to Thailand, Moon Seoung-hyun on Tuesday.

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Outcry over police VIP airport escort service

Tourism operators have slammed the Thai police VIP escort service sold online in China, saying the move severely damaged the image of Thailand.

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TAT adds Isan spice to Michelin Guide

Great news for tourists and especially food enthusiasts travelling to the northeastern region. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has created its "Michelin Experience @ Isan" campaign to promote Isan cuisine.

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Thai police seize 1.1 tonnes of crystal meth in less than a week

Large hauls of crystal meth were smuggled inside tea and coffee packages and hidden in secret compartments of vehicles.

Bangkok Post

Thailand, Cambodia brawl over kickboxing

Thailand will boycott a kickboxing event at the upcoming Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia, officials confirmed on Tuesday, in a bitter row with the hosts over what to call the sport: Muay Thai or Kun Khmer.

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Car production in 2022 up 11.7%, says FTI

Car production in Thailand in 2022 increased 11.7% from the year before to 1.88 million units, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Tuesday.

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Thailand beats 2022 tourism target with 11.15m arrivals

Thailand received 11.15 million foreign visitors in 2022, a surge from just about 428,000 the previous year when broad travel curbs were in place, tourism ministry data showed on Tuesday.

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Thailand beats 2022 tourism target with 11.15 million foreign arrivals

Thailand received 11.15 million foreign visitors in 2022, a surge from just about 428,000 the previous year when broad pandemic-related travel curbs were in place, tourism ministry data showed on Tuesday.

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JPMorgan expects more IPOs, takeovers as baht gains

The Thai baht rally will help reverse a slump in its market for initial public offerings and provide fire-power for overseas acquisitions by Thai companies, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Bangkok Post

Social security a win-win solution

When Saw Sunday was severely burned and disabled in a workplace accident at a construction site in Thailand in 2019, his future looked bleak. However, the former migrant worker in November travelled to Bangkok from his home in Myanmar to collect the first instalment of benefit payments that he will…

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KTC records 20% net profit growth in 2022

SET-listed Krungthai Card (KTC), a non-bank business under Krungthai Bank (KTB), posted net profit growth of 20% in 2022, thanks to Thailand's economic rebound and improving tourism after the country's reopening.

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More power to you

ManpowerGroup Thailand is accepting applications for its "Manpower Talent Academy (MTA)" programme which is designed for those wishing to train as top-notch recruiters.

Bangkok Post

Revitalising Thailand-Malaysia ties

'So close and yet so far" is a popular description of the current state of ties between Thailand and Malaysia. It could have been better in the past, but now both countries can make a difference. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is visiting Thailand next month to advance bilateral ties…

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