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Thai police accused of ‘sham’ forced labour inquiry at former Tesco supplier

Exclusive: Officials took one day to conclude no laws were broken at VK Garment factory and workers say their words were deleted

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Covid rules for travellers shifting worldwide

China may be reopening, allowing its 1.4 billion people to come and go largely without restrictions, but just as it is, more and more countries are tightening measures for travellers from the world’s second-biggest economy, concerned the tsunami of virus cases there may spawn new Covid variants.

Bangkok Post

Proof of Covid jabs for all visitors revived

All visitors to Thailand must show proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations under revised rules that coincide with the revival of travel from China, authorities said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

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Cannabis guide for tourists issued

The Ministry of Public Health has issued a guide titled “10 Things Tourists Need to Know about Cannabis in Thailand” to improve visitors’ understanding about what they can and cannot do with cannabis in the country.

Bangkok Post

Headline CPI up 5.89%, in line with forecast

Thailand's headline consumer price index (CPI) rose 5.89% in December from a year earlier, in line with analyst forecasts, but above the previous month driven by higher energy and food prices, government data showed on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Condo transfers dominated by Chinese nationals in 2022

Despite travel restrictions on the mainland, Chinese nationals still dominated condo transfers in Thailand last year, with the number of Myanmar nationals receiving condo transfers increasing to reach the top 10 for the first time due to economic and political reasons.

Bangkok Post

Anutin: Chinese visitors won't face discrimination

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reiterated that any new Covid-related measures adopted in Thailand will not discriminate against travellers from any country, including China.

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Foreign outflows from emerging Asia in 2022 highest since 2008

Foreign investors withdrew more money from equities in emerging Asian economies in 2022 than they had in any year since the global financial crisis in 2008, as rising US interest rates pulled funds towards dollar assets.

Bangkok Post

Delta becomes country's biggest listed firm

Delta Electronics (Thailand) Plc has become the largest listed company on the Stock Exchange of Thailand on optimism about demand for its server, cloud-storage and EV-charging products.

Bangkok Post

Myanmar junta to free more than 7,000 prisoners under amnesty

Myanmar's military government will release 7,012 prisoners under an amnesty to mark the country's independence day, state broadcaster MRTV reported on Wednesday, as the junta chief praised some countries for maintaining support for his nation.

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Plans proceeding for joint petroleum production with Cambodia

The government is proceeding its years-long plan for joint production of petroleum resources in the Gulf of Thailand together with Cambodia, according to government sources.

Bangkok Post

Upcoming performances for 2023

Bangkok has been nicknamed the "city of concerts" by local media outlets and the moniker isn't such a stretch, given a slew of big-name international entertainers coming to rock the crowd. Last-chance tickets to see Blackpink and pre-sale tickets to see Bryan Adams go on sale today and it doesn't…

Bangkok Post

Delhi's Covid rule cuts Indian visitors to Pattaya

Indian tourists are either postponing or cancelling their trips to Pattaya as their government now requires them to be tested for Covid-19 before their return home, according to the Thai Hotels Association.

Bangkok Post

Thais storm into semis, eye Asean crown

Thailand aim to retain the Asean title after reaching the semi-finals of the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup.

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Spaceport would be a boon for nation, govt study says

A government committee will present a feasibility study on the building of a spaceport in Thailand for official consideration.

Bangkok Post

Govt allays concerns over Chinese return

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha gave assurances Thailand is ready to handle the return of travel and tourists from China as concern grows over imported Covid cases following China's reopening of its borders on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Regional banks driven to step up digital services

Banks in Thailand and elsewhere in Asia-Pacific are being pressured to improve their digital banking services in 2023, as more tech companies are expected to join the industry amid the use of cloud technology, says cloud banking platform Mambu.

Bangkok Post

Embittered Thai craft beer brewers plead for justice

With the onerous liquor laws that have let just a few large breweries dominate the market and have forbidden entry by small-scale newcomers for decades, Chiang Mai native Saksit Sanguanphon was forced to fulfil his dream to produce his own artisanal craft beer somewhere else. He went to Laos.

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Post-Covid tourism plan gets green light

The cabinet on Tuesday approved a blueprint for tourism development over the course of the next five years, with a plan to push for Thailand to be among the world's top wellness destinations among several ambitious goals.

Bangkok Post

Adaptability is key to national survival

Covid-19. Technological disruption. Climate crisis. These have happened at a rapid pace that challenges the adaptability of people around the world. Is Thailand prepared to withstand these challenges? Ask the children -- the future of the country -- and their answers, according to the 2018 PISA Survey of 15-year-old children…

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Shane Warne portrait added to Greats of the Game collection at Bradman museum

Shane Warne was set to sit for this portrait, the last in a collection of 20 depicting the world's greatest cricketers, until his sudden death in Thailand changed the plans of artist Dave Thomas.

Bangkok Post

Chinese torrent unlikely this month

An influx of Chinese tourists is unlikely during the coming Lunar New Year holiday as not enough flights can be added in such a short time, while large tour groups are still awaiting an official announcement from the Chinese government, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).

Daily Mirror

Brit told she may never be able to walk again after horror holiday fall from balcony

The mother of Maddi Neale-Shankster has questioned the condition of the accommodation in Ko Pha-Ngan, Thailand, where the 21-year-old from Coventry, West Midlands, was staying

Bangkok Post

Delhi's Covid test rule cuts Indian visitors to Pattaya

PATTAYA: Indian tourists are either postponing or cancelling their trips to Pattaya as their government now requires them to be tested for Covid-19 before their return home, according to the Thai Hotels Association.

Daily Mirror

Mum says she still loves son who became one of Britain's most notorious drugs lords

Susan Moorby says she prays for drug lord son Jon Moorby every day but admits he ran his multi-million pound operation through fear and even threatened to kill his whole family over money

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