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There is something odd about Thailand's upcoming election. By all indications, it is slated to take place on May 7. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has announced that he will soon dissolve the Lower House to set the poll in motion. But no such dissolution has yet been announced, while the…

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Blackpink set for more shows in Thailand

This month, K-pop enthusiasts in Thailand will be thrilled to learn that their beloved groups are coming to perform. If they have more than one favourite group, they will have to save a lot of money to catch all the K-pop acts they want to see.

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Thai firms top S&P sustainability index

A total of 37 Thai companies have been included in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2023, with 12 awarded "Gold Class", the highest tally globally for the best performing sustainable companies in their industry, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) reported yesterday.

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Telenor Asia anticipates $2.5bn gain via synergy

Telenor Asia expects gains worth up to US$2.5 billion from synergy over the next three years from the mergers of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) in Thailand and Celcom and Digi in Malaysia.

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Loose Women's Carol McGiffin denies cosmetic surgery after her face is 'like a tomato'

She recently showed off her incredible figure as she celebrates turning 63 while on holiday in Thailand.

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Chinese embassy backs Thai crackdown on crime

The Chinese embassy in Bangkok says it supports efforts by Thailand to deal with Chinese nationals involved in illegal activities in the kingdom.

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‘Tip of the spear’: Battling the Golden Triangle’s drug lords

A low-intensity but bloody battle is being fought to contain the flow of drugs from Southeast Asia’s ‘Golden Triangle’.

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Baker Tilly Asia expansions

Thailand and other Asia Pacific countries hold great opportunity for their economy to grow and for Baker Tilly to expand its presence here after the London-based global accounting firm posted a record revenue of US$1 billion from this region last year, executives say.

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Jobless rate falls to 1.15% in Q4

Thailand's unemployment rate in the fourth quarter of 2022 dropped to 1.15% from 1.23% in the previous quarter, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said on Thursday, as the vital tourism sector rebounds.

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Jan exports fall by more-than-forecast 4.5% y/y

Thailand's customs-based exports fell for a fourth straight month and more than expected in January as global demand slowed, with shipments expected to contract further in the first half of the year, the Commerce Ministry said on Thursday.

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Higher airfares hobble Chinese market revival

The average airfare for flights connecting key cities in China and Thailand remains 1.5 times higher than pre-pandemic prices, while for second-tier cities fares have surged 200%, which means low-priced tours cannot return, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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Thailand wildlife protection laws are better but not perfect

Despite Thailand's efforts to address wildlife crime, there are still challenges in curbing illegal trade in endangered species.

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FTI anticipates lower May power tariff

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects the new mid-year power tariff, which is used to calculate electricity bills, to not exceed 5 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) following a drop in liquefied national gas (LNG) prices.

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CIMBT eyes 20% gain for digital

CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) targets growing its digital banking business by 20% this year in terms of users and transactions, driven by increasing digital adoption in Thailand.

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PTT sees EVs as new revenue stream

National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is angling towards becoming a new electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in Thailand as construction of its assembly plant in Chon Buri is scheduled to finish next year.

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Oscars Best Picture race: a warm-up

It's Oscars month. The 95th Academy Awards will be on March 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, and viewers in Thailand can watch the ceremony live on the morning of March 13.

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Panel downgrades export outlook

The 2023 export outlook is growing dimmer, with the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) cutting its export forecast to -1% based on the prospect of a global recession.

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Betagro revenue, profit jump sharply last year

Betagro Plc (BTG), Thailand's leading branded food company, posted a strong improvement in its revenue and bottom line in 2022.

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The highs and lows of liberalising weed

A boom in cannabis businesses has helped jolt the tourism industry back to life, as travellers flock to Thailand for marijuana tourism.

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Humanising policy towards refugees

The recent death of a Uighur man -- who had sought refuge in Thailand and was subsequently detained for nearly a decade, was a sad reflection of the unbalanced response towards persons who seek refuge, or "refugees", in this country. Various groups currently seek protection from persecution, armed conflicts and…

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Holiday Inn offers Rao Tiew Duay Kan deal

Holiday Inn and Suites Siracha Laemchabang announces special offers for Thai residents aligning with the government's tourism stimulus campaign Rao Tiew Duay Kan (We Travel Together) Phase 5, which allows guests to save more and enjoy longer leisure trips to a destination only an hour and a half from Bangkok.

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ASW, Takara Leben prep Minburi condo

Assetwise Plc (ASW), Thailand's leading lifestyle real estate developer, has strengthened its partnership with Japanese real estate giant Takara Leben to launch a 1.35-billion-baht condominium in Bangkok's Minburi district.

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Ministry preps mini-FTA with Shenzhen

The Commerce Ministry on Wednesday clinched a memorandum of understanding to form a deeper trade partnership through a mini-free trade agreement (mini-FTA) with Shenzhen in China, aiming to grow trade between Thailand and the southeastern metropolis by 5% to 910 billion baht in 2024.

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Lazada ups presence with features, services

Thailand's e-marketplace landscape remains highly competitive, despite the planned closure tomorrow of JD Central -- the sector's third-largest player.

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Katie Price gets intimate tattoo in Thailand as she adds to huge body art collection

Katie Price has added another tattoo to her growing collection, as the bankrupt star gets inked in Thailand amid her latest luxury holiday abroad with her two youngest children

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