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Since the government legalised cannabis on June 9, 2022 by removing the plant from the list of prohibited narcotics, the tourism sector was expected to reap a windfall as Thailand was the first country in Asia to allow hemp consumption for certain purposes, other than recreational use.

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Car sales expected to grow between April and May

Domestic car sales are expected to increase between April and May as automakers deliver cars to customers following enthusiastic bookings at the Bangkok International Motor Show, says Toyota Motor Thailand.

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Investment in factories creates 30,000 jobs in H1

Thailand built or expanded 1,211 factories during the first half of fiscal 2023 with an investment value of 113 billion baht, generating more than 30,000 jobs, according to the Industry Ministry.

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Export forecast lowered amid global woes

The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) has downgraded its export growth forecast for Thailand to 0-1% because of negative factors in both the US and Chinese economies, which are still highly uncertain, as well as geopolitical conflicts.

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Woman hopes 'unique' collection of 2000 bars of soap cleans up at auctioneers

Stephanie Weaver built up her collections from hotel rooms in Europe and as far away as Thailand.

Daily Record

'Takeshi's Castle' reboot comes to Prime Video Thailand in Nov

If you are an older Thai millennial (born in the early 1980s), chances are you've watched zany episodes of Takeshi's Castle where contestants braved crazy physical challenges and obstacles (and got smacked for our laughter in the process) to win prizes.

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800,000 moved to other provinces in Q4 of 2022

About 809,000 people migrated to other provinces, mainly for work, between October and December of last year, according to the National Statistical Office of Thailand.

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Exports seen up 1% this year, say shippers

Thailand's exports are likely to rise 1% in 2023 and should pick up later in the year, owing to a recovery in China's economy, the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) said on Tuesday.

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Executives fret over greenwashing

More than half of executives surveyed in Thailand admitted their organisations have overstated or inaccurately represented the impact of their sustainability initiatives, which could potentially stall progress on sustainability, according to a recent report.

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Transition finance to drive a greener future

The choking smog that has smothered Thailand this year underscores the growing urgency for tackling climate change in Southeast Asia as the region sets out to achieve a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy.

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Uni rolls out novel treatment

Mahidol University has introduced Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) modified T-cell therapy to treat B-cell leukaemia, making Thailand the first in the Asean to adopt this cutting-edge technique.

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Don't forget fringe parties in the election

A total of 70 political parties with 4,781 candidates are contesting 400 MP seats, and 1,898 candidates from 67 political parties are vying for 100 list-MP seats in the general election on May 14.

Bangkok Post

Thailand: Back around in the circle again?

There have been occasional violent episodes in Thai politics and one recent massacre (2010), but the struggle for a genuine democracy has usually been relatively restrained. Maybe that is why it has lasted so long.

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Thai M&A set to surge

Thailand's merger and acquisition (M&A) volume and value should improve in the second half of 2023, according to PwC Thailand, after many businesses paused M&A activities because of economic conditions, inflation and geopolitical risks.

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Treat Uyghurs justly

Shockingly, the Thai government remains tight-lipped about the fate of Uyghur refugees who have been held in detention for eight years after the recent deaths of two of them.

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Scorcher powers air conditioner sales

LG Electronics (Thailand) Co, the distributor of LG air conditioning products, has reworked its marketing strategies after experiencing a surge in sales attributed to the scorching heat.

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Thailand's PM candidate Paetongtarn Shinawatra gives birth to baby boy two weeks before the polls

The heartwarming news of Thailand's Prime Minister contender Paetongtarn Shinawatra giving birth to a baby boy just days ahead of the polls is going viral on social media.

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Chiva-Som launches 'Friends Of Chiva-Som' campaign

As this year marks the 28th anniversary of Chiva-Som, the wellness pioneer has launched brand-new "Friends Of Chiva-Som" campaign to preserve the natural environment surrounding its two resorts in Hua Hin, Thailand and Al Ruwais, Qatar, and to promote sustainable tourism and wellness practices on a global scale.

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Vaccine researchers team up with US

Thailand’s National Vaccine Institute (NVI) has joined hands with the US Vaccine Research Centre (VRC) for vaccines against tuberculosis, including Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology.

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Thai PM candidate Paetongtarn Shinawatra gives birth two weeks before election

Paetongtarn, 36, is leading polls to become Thailand’s next prime minister, boosted by the popularity of the Shinawatra name

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Thai PM candidate gives birth two weeks before election

Thailand's leading prime ministerial candidate, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, gave birth on Monday to a baby boy two weeks before elections in which she hopes to return to power the populist movement her father and aunt led before army coups ousted them.

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Activists tout harm reduction initiatives

The Thai Drug Users' Network (TDN) has introduced a harm reduction programme called "Mobile Methadone Therapy for Drug Users" to international audiences at the International Conference 2023 (HR23) in Melbourne, Australia.

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Chris-Craft boats get Thai agent

MGC Marine and Charter has been appointed by Chris-Craft Corporation to help expand its market presence in Thailand as well as the Southeast Asian region.

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Parties announce IT pitches to the public

Political parties' campaign platforms concerning IT policies should focus more on human resource development, equipping people with future skills and gearing the country for a digital economy in order to generate more jobs, say IT executives.

Bangkok Post

VMO eyes rapid growth in customers

The Thai unit of Vietnamese IT outsourcing firm VMO Holdings aims to grow its corporate customers to more than 100 by 2025 amid increasing demand for high-tech industry workers in Thailand and Southeast Asia.

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