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Thai opposition names property tycoon as adviser amid rumours of PM candidacy

Thailand's biggest opposition party on Wednesday named a well-known local property tycoon as its new adviser ahead of an upcoming election, adding fuel to speculation he was being lined up as another prime ministerial candidate.

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Growing Green: How Thailand’s booming cannabis industry can benefit all

With the increasing legalisation of medical cannabis in many countries, a unique opportunity has arisen for Thailand to use this industry as an engine for positive change. An innovative example is Bloom Thailand using cloning technology to bring education and resources to disadvantaged communities in Bangkok.

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Katie Price parades biggest boobs yet as she poses in crop top on Thailand holiday

Former model Katie Price left very little to the imagination on a night out in Thailand with her friend as her bulging chest struggled to remain inside a tiny top

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Gulf completes purchase of US gas plant

Gulf Energy Development Plc, Thailand's largest power producer by market value, is set to rake in more revenue after becoming an owner of Jackson Generation, a 1,200-megawatt gas-fired power plant in the US.

Bangkok Post

Government bid to raise country's digital competitiveness

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry wants digital-related businesses to contribute 30% of GDP and for Thailand to reach the top 30 of the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, both by 2027.

Bangkok Post

B41.5bn set aside for renewables

SET-listed Super Energy Corporation, Thailand's largest operator of solar farms by capacity, plans to increase its revenue in 2024 and 2025 by allocating capital spending of 41.5 billion baht to fund renewable projects in Thailand and Vietnam.

Bangkok Post

BoT vows steady forex

The Bank of Thailand vows to closely monitor baht volatility to maintain the competitiveness of the country's imports and exports amid an economic recovery.

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BMW raises prices by 1.5% from today

BMW Group Thailand plans to increase prices for all models by 1.5% from today because of a surge in energy costs and inflation, as well as a shortage of some auto parts.

Bangkok Post

MPI rises 6.6% in January to reach 10-month high

Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) increased by 6.6% from December last year to reach 99.8 points in January, the highest level in 10 months, thanks to more business activity, driven by an uptick in tourism.

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Media spending growth seen easing to 5%

The rebound in the tourism industry and political parties' campaign spending ahead of the general election are the factors driving media spending in Thailand this year, says Pawat Ruangdejworachai, chief executive of creative agency Media Intelligence Co.

Bangkok Post

Thailand hosts war games with biggest US attendance in a decade

Thailand kicked off an international military exercise with the biggest U.S. attendance in a decade as Washington seeks to build on ties with a key security partner at a time of rising global geopolitical competition with Beijing.

Tribune News Service

Demystifying sticky Thai goods prices

Thailand may be unique in handling the domestic prices of products and services. Whenever manufacturers and business operators shoulder higher production costs and ask state units for permission to raise their prices, the Internal Trade Department always rushes to call a joint meeting with them.

Bangkok Post

Family face €27k hospital bill as Mayo man left with a life-threatening injury after horror crash in Thailand

Money is being raised for medical transport and operation costs in the hope of helping Michael home to Ireland

Irish Mirror

UK dogs to sniff out pangolin smugglers in Thailand

LONDON: Two Labrador dogs, which have been trained by British police, are to be flown to Thailand to help crack down on the smuggling of critically endangered pangolins, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) said on Tuesday.

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Katie Price unveils Bunny, 8, knee-length hair extensions after extreme braid makeover

Katie Price shared a photo of her youngest daughter Bunny having her hair braided by an army of stylists as the family enjoy some fun in the sun in Thailand

Daily Mirror

Katie Price battles with huge new boobs in tiny bikini after 'stretched skin' fears

Katie Price appeared to be struggling to stay upright on her latest Thailand pool day as she spent the day soaking up the sun with daughter Bunny

Bangkok Post

BMW raises prices by 1.5%

BMW Group Thailand plans to increase prices for all models by 1.5% from Wednesday because of a surge in energy costs and inflation, as well as a shortage of some auto parts.

Wales Online

Man in Thai hospital after falling from hotel balcony needs £250,000 to get home

Kieran, 23, shattered his pelvis and suffered internal bleeding - he needs to be flown back to the Uk for more surgery

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Cobra Gold kicks off in Rayong

Cobra Gold, the biggest international military exercise in mainland Asia, is under way in Rayong, with the biggest US attendance in a decade as Washington strengthens ties with a key security partner at a time of rising geopolitical competition with Beijing.

Bangkok Post

Govt looks to cruise ships to lift tourism

The government is looking to cruise ships to lift the tourism sector's recovery, which will also be boosted by cooperation with Netflix in launching a creative travel guide to locations featured in movies, a spokesman said on Tuesday.

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Megaprojects, tourism to propel growth, Arkhom says

A slew of billion-dollar infrastructure projects and an upswing in tourism will fuel Thailand’s expansion this year, shielding the economy from weaker exports and any possible delay in the budget approval due to elections, according to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Bangkok Post

Bond market expected to remain robust this year

Bond markets in Thailand have seen extraordinary growth over recent years and are expected to continue to post steady growth in 2023 due to an anticipation of rising interest rates. It would provide good opportunities of investing fixed income products for investors as there is a wide variety of large…

Bangkok Post

Give peace a chance in Ukraine war

China's 12-point proposal for peace in Ukraine should be given serious consideration as it encompasses all the necessary elements that could achieve a ceasefire leading to eventual peace. Obviously, it is still a tall order. At this juncture, the talk of war continues with vigour, especially among the US allies…

Bangkok Post

Unlocking mung bean's potential

Driven by growing concerns about the enormous ecological footprint of conventional meat, dairy and egg production, and enticed by the personal health benefits of a shift towards nutrient-dense foods, plant-based protein is on the upswing across Asia -- especially in Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Mega-flood 'likely' in the next decade

Thailand is likely to suffer from another "mega-flood" similar to the historic inundation in 2011 in the next decade, as climate change will increase the frequency and severity of extreme weather events all over the world, a conference was told on Monday.

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