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Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra? The political scion aiming to become Thailand PM

Young member of the Shinawatra clan told supporters on Wednesday that coups had hurt everyone. She should know, her father was deposed in that way

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Thailand's promised cannabis bonanza disappoints as politicians trade blame

Thailand's decriminalisation of cannabis has delighted its fans, alarmed some health experts and has increasingly disappointed farmers who have been undercut by illegal imports, sending a promise of a new bonanza crop up in smoke.

Reuters

Exim Bank vows to take lead in syndicated loans

The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) is ready to take the lead in offering syndicated loans to Thai firms planning to invest overseas, says president Rak Vorrakitpokatorn.

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Hungry for change

Thailand will soon get the chance to usher in political change through democratic means at the general election on May 14.

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Michelin Guide, TAT extend their partnership through 2026

The Michelin Guide Thailand has helped to generate more than 842 million baht for the tourism economy during its first five-year contract with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) starting in 2017, according to the agency.

Bangkok Post

Major's pet-friendly cinemas set to open

Major Cineplex Group Plc, the country's leading movie theatre chain, has partnered with i-Tail Corporation Plc, a subsidiary of Thai Union Group Plc, to open the first pet-friendly cineplex in Thailand next month.

Bangkok Post

Part 2: Managing household debt

This is the second article, Managing Household Debt, of the Changing Thailand series.

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Forbes: 3 Thais among world's 150 richest people

Three Thai tycoons have been ranked among the world's richest people on the Forbes list of 2,640 world billionaires in 2023. Thailand has 28 billionaires on the list.

Bangkok Post

Sugar Prices Soar as India's Sugar Output Declines

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK23 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.48 (+2.14%), and May London white sugar #5 (SWK23 ) closed up +27.10 (+4.26%). Sugar prices Wednesday rallied sharply, with NY sugar posting a 6-1/2 year nearest-futures high and London sugar posting an 11-year high. A slowdown in sugar...

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Thai officials say Chinese church members to be deported soon

Members of Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church say they faced unbearable harassment in China and sought asylum in the US.

Al Jazeera

Thai police say Chinese church members to be deported soon

Officials say more than 60 self-exiled members of a Chinese Christian church who were detained in Thailand after receiving U.N. refugee status will be deported by next week, probably to a third country

The Independent UK

Factbox-Who are the main candidates for Thailand's next leader?

Political parties in Thailand have until Friday to submit the names of their prime ministerial candidates ahead of a May 14 general election.

Reuters

Generals, tycoon and political neophyte among PM candidates as Thailand heads into election

Two generals involved in coups, a pro-cannabis health minister and a businesswoman whose father and aunt fled into exile after being forced from power could be Thailand's next premiers, as political parties finalise their picks for the top job.

Reuters

Upper Thailand still choking on smog

People in upper northern areas of Thailand were still choking on hazardous levels of smog on Wednesday.

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Joint business group maintains GDP growth outlook

Thailand's economy is expected to grow 3.0% to 3.5% this year, unchanged from a previous forecast, as tourism rebounded but exports softened, a leading joint business group said on Wednesday.

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Inflation up 2.83% in March, slowest pace in 15 months

Thailand's headline consumer price index (CPI) rose a less than forecast 2.83% in March from a year earlier, the slowest pace in 15 months due to lower energy and food prices, the Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday.

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Suspects in kidnap-murder of Chinese student arrested in Wuhan

The three Chinese suspects in the abduction and murder of a Chinese student in Thailand have been arrested in Wuhan and will be prosecuted in China, police chief said on Tuesday.

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Peace pact still on track despite BRN's no-show

Thailand will continue its policy of negotiating for peace in southern Thailand despite expressing frustration that the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu-Patani (BRN) did not show up at the last scheduled negotiations in Kuala Lumpur.

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SE Asia telecom mergers revolutionise industry: Indosat’s success story

The telecom industry in Southeast Asia is experiencing a dynamic transformation following the merger of the region’s leading telecom operators. This consolidation is designed to improve the competitiveness and capabilities of the telecom operators by leveraging their resources to gain efficiency while building customer value.

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TAT expects B18.5bn from holiday

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects the Songkran holiday to generate total revenue of 18.5 billion baht, with domestic trips exceeding the 2019 level based on pent-up demand.

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ADB gauges 2023 growth rate at 3.3%

Thailand's economic growth is projected at 3.3% this year and 3.7% in 2024 as a recovery in tourism and private consumption help offset a slowdown in exports, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Bangkok Post

Meta lays out plan to support Thai election

Meta is recommending five approaches to support Thailand's upcoming general election, in a bid to combat misinformation and information-influence operations (IO), as well as interference from other countries.

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Strength in Crude Oil Underpins Sugar Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK23 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.07 (+0.31%), and May London white sugar #5 (SWK23 ) closed up +3.40 (+0.54%). Sugar prices Tuesday closed moderately higher but remained below Monday's significant highs. On Monday, NY sugar rallied to a 6-1/2 year nearest-futures high, and London...

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Overwatch 2 Lifeweaver hero guide: Gameplay abilities, tips, and how to unlock

Overwatch 2's newest support hero is Lifeweaver. Here's everything you need to know about his abilities, lore, and more.

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Peace talks still on track despite BRN no-show

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