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Agency seeks to better e-government ranking

The Digital Government Development Agency (DGA) is targeting the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) ranking for Thailand reaching 40th globally by 2027, up from 53rd at present, with data-driven platforms supporting the government's smart nation and smart life schemes.

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Jaspal gains licence to distribute, market Diesel

Jaspal Co, a Thai fashion and lifestyle retailer, is getting closer to its ambitious plan to become a regional company after recently being awarded a licence to distribute and market Diesel, a renowned Italian fashion brand, in Thailand and Vietnam.

Bangkok Post

Stray Kids mania and J-Hope unboxed

K-pop sensation Stray Kids head to town this week for their concert "Stray Kids 2ND World Tour Maniac", while Disney+ Hotstar Thailand might just boost its subscriber count with release of the BTS-related documentary J-Hope In The Box.

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Cooperation deal sparks worker rush to S Korea

More skilled Thai workers are heading to South Korea for well-paid jobs under a labour cooperation deal reached between Thailand and South Korea last year.

Bangkok Post

Demand sturdy as rice export target 7.5m tonnes

Thailand has set a rice export target for this year of 7.5 million tonnes, slightly lower than the 7.69 million tonnes exported in 2022.

Bangkok Post

Taxi scam concerns visitors the most

Overpriced taxi services are the leading complaint among foreign tourists, along with poor garbage management and facilitation at the airport, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).

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'We're on the triads' trail'

Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) commissioner, Pol Lt Gen Thiti Saengsawang, has insisted police are handling a case related to a Chinese criminal syndicate transparently and in line with the law.

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Brit has fingertip BITTEN off by Russian woman in violent beach beanbag argument

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Former Olympian Monika Sozanska, 39, from Poland, watched in horror as an unknown woman bit off the middle finger of her British friend on the island of Koh Phangan, Thailand

Daily Mirror

Economy may grow 4% on tourism - minister

Thailand's economy could grow as much as 4% this year, which would be the fastest rate in five years, bolstered by a rebound in the tourism sector and increased domestic consumption, Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Thai police apologize for Taiwan actor's alleged extortion

Thailand’s police commissioner has apologized after seven officers were placed under investigation for allegedly extorting money from a Taiwanese actor who was visiting Bangkok on a holiday

The Independent UK

Elite Card under fire over scandal

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn asked the police to investigate reports of members of Thailand Elite Card that have been linked with shady Chinese businesses.

Bangkok Post

PM: bad cops 'must go'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted that any police officers involved in extorting money from a Taiwanese actress during her trip to Thailand early this month must face legal action.

Bangkok Post

Grab sees foreign users surge in Thailand

Super-app Grab reported a 45% surge in foreign users of its ride-hailing service in Thailand between the second and third quarters of last year, reflecting a recovery of tourism in the country.

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PM warns bad cops 'must go'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted that any police officers involved in extorting money from a Taiwanese actress during her trip to Thailand early this month must face legal action.

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From the jungles of conflict-torn Myanmar, villagers cross into Thailand in search of an Australian nurse

Since coup leaders took control of Myanmar two years ago, Kanchana Thornton has never been busier, helping injured villagers and resistance fighters fleeing despotic rulers.

Bangkok Post

December MPI marks the lowest level in 28 months

Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) fell by 8.19% year-on-year in December last year to 93.98 points, the lowest level in 28 months, as the world economy contracted.

Bangkok Post

Inventing the future in Thailand

More than 1,000 inventions from Thailand and throughout the world will be showcased during "Thailand Inventors' Day 2023" which kicks off tomorrow and runs daily from 9am to 5pm until Feb 6, at Bitec Event Hall 100-102, Bang Na-Trat Road.

Bangkok Post

Slowing exports pressure growth

A higher risk of slowing exports amid a global economic slowdown will pressure Thai economic growth this year, despite positive growth of the tourism sector, says an executive of the Bank of Thailand.

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The lowdown on the high-end scheme

The Thailand Elite Card is in the public spotlight again after Jirayu Huangsap, an MP from the Pheu Thai Party, said in parliament last week that shady Chinese business operators had become members of this privilege programme.

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Elite Card in the hot seat over scandal

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn asked the Royal Thai Police to investigate the accusation against members of Thailand Elite Card that have been linked with shady Chinese businesses, while tourism operators suggest connecting application procedures with international police to verify criminal records.

Bangkok Post

Department poised to kick off FTA talks with EU

Thailand has set its sights on kicking off free trade agreement (FTA) talks with the European Union (EU) this year and accelerating the conclusion of negotiations regarding planned FTAs with the European Free Trade Association (Efta), Canada, Turkey and Sri Lanka, according to the chief of the Trade Negotiations Department.

Daily Mirror

'Penis enlargement' YouTuber found dead naked from the waist down in apartment

Laith Abdallah Algaz, 34, a YouTuber who also went by Leo Rex, was found dead in Thailand's popular tourist hotspot of Pattaya wearing only a black shirt and naked from the waist down in a room full of prescription drugs and narcotics

Bangkok Post

Thailand improves in corruption survey

Thailand has improved by nine places to 101st out of 180 countries in the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index from 110th in 2021, Transparency International (TI) said on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Ishaan Bhatnagar-Sai Pratheek enter 2nd round in Thailand

BANGKOK: The young men's doubles pair of Ishaan Bhatnagar and Sai Pratheek progressed to the second round with a straight game win on a disappointing day for Indian shuttlers at the Thailand Open Super 300 here.

Bangkok Post

Minister vows to plug Elite Card loopholes

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has vowed to plug loopholes in Thailand Elite Card to prevent Chinese nationals involved in grey businesses from using the privilege cards to enter the country.

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