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Tourism operators have expressed frustration over repeated scandals involving Thai police after they were accused of extorting a Taiwanese actress during her trip to the country.

Bangkok Post

Heinecke uneasy about vaccines offered to visitors

A hotel tycoon is disappointed with the government's tight control over Covid vaccinations, suggesting more tourists coming to Thailand aren't comfortable visiting public healthcare centres.

Bangkok Post

ALS upbeat on outlook for commercial laundromats

Alliance Laundry Systems (ALS), a commercial laundry equipment supplier, expects the number of overall commercial laundromats in Thailand in 2023 to increase by over 30% from the same period last year.

Bangkok Post

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Thai activist sentenced to 28 years for online posts on king

A court in Thailand has sentenced a 27-year-old political activist to 28 years in prison for posting messages on Facebook that it said defamed the country’s monarchy

The Independent UK

International AIDS relief program, at 20, looks to next steps - Roll Call

Parts of the relief program, PEPFAR launched under President George W. Bush, are up for reauthorization this year.

Roll Call

Thailand, EU look to resume free trade talks by March

Thailand and the European Union (EU) have agreed to restart negotiations over a free trade agreement, officials said on Thursday, nearly a decade after talks were stalled by a military coup in the Southeast Asian country.

Bangkok Post

Thai PM walks out of news conference over question on ex-leader Thaksin

The mere mention of Thailand's ousted former premier Thaksin Shinawatra prompted Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to walk out of a news conference this week, irked by talk of the exiled political heavyweight's long-touted return.

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High hopes for tourism boom as Thailand cheers Chinese return

After a three-year lull, Thailand is welcoming back Chinese tourists to its golden beaches, striking temples and fancy shopping centers, expecting an influx of Chinese tourists to help restore its pandemic-battered tourism sector.

Bangkok Post

Opium cultivation surges since Myanmar military seized power: UN

Opium poppy was cultivated on more than 40,000 hectares in Myanmar last year, a 33 percent increase compared with 2021.

Al Jazeera

Why box over a name?

With preparations for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games -- which are to take place in Phnom Penh in the next few months -- underway, questions have arisen over a martial arts event that is a great source of pride for both Thailand and Cambodia.

Bangkok Post

Putting a dampener on Thai recovery

After three years in which the economy suffered from Covid effects, I am sorry to say that 2023 will not be the year of economic recovery as everyone had hoped. The global economy will still be plagued by inflation threats and several adverse factors such as excessive debt and the…

Bangkok Post

Bata forecasts upturn in footwear market this year

Bata (Thailand), the local arm of a global footwear company, expects the country's 102-billion-baht footwear market to be active this year as foreign tourists return and many locals resume their shopping habits.

Bangkok Post

inDrive to roll out Thai service by June

International ride-hailing service operator inDrive is set to launch its service in Thailand by June to capitalise on this fast-growing segment in the country.

Bangkok Post

Rising living costs take toll on spending

Cautious spending, flexible payment and authentic automation are among the key consumer trends to look out for in Thailand this year, according to London-based market research firm Euromonitor International.

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AI artist VAVA drops her first single

She can sing and dance, but she is not a human. VAVA, Thailand's first virtual artist, has released her first single DROP IT (Like A Bomb).

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Pricey power bills dent Thai allure

Foreign investment in Thailand may decline in the long term if the government fails to tackle expensive power bills, making the nation less competitive than its neighbours, warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

Asharq Al-Awsat

Elie Saab’s Spring Couture in Paris Dreams of Thai Escape

Elie Saab whisked his guests away to Thailand for a Paris Fashion Week couture show Wednesday that gleamed with gold and intricate silk embroidery. Sheer diaphanous cloth floated around the runway in Le Marais’ Carreau du Temple amid wafting perfume, as “Emily in Paris” star Paul Forman and socialite Olivia…

The Independent UK

Elie Saab's spring couture in Paris dreams of Thai escape

Elie Saab has whisked his guests away to Thailand for a Paris Fashion Week couture show that gleamed with gold and intricate silk embroidery

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Buakaw affirms Thai nationality

Muay Thai superstar Sombat “Buakaw” Banchamek has clarified that he is descended from the Kuy indigenous ethnic group but has Thai nationality, after Cambodian boxing fans had claimed he is of Cambodian descent.

Bangkok Post

BoT delivers another quarter-point rate hike

The Bank of Thailand raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points for a fourth consecutive meeting on Wednesday, as it attempts to curb high inflation even as the return of Chinese tourists brightens the country’s economic growth prospects.

Liverpool Echo

Australia and Thailand warning as UK holidaymakers risk huge fines

A dream holiday could quickly turn into a trip from hell if you're caught vaping in certain countries

Bangkok Post

Marriott plans to open 8 new properties this year

Marriott International wants to continue hiking room rates to secure growth in Thailand this year, while it aims to open eight more properties.

Bangkok Post

Events, talks to mark South Korea ties

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea is planning to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of its bilateral relationship with Thailand with a series of events throughout the year, according to South Korea's ambassador to Thailand, Moon Seoung-hyun on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Outcry over police VIP airport escort service

Tourism operators have slammed the Thai police VIP escort service sold online in China, saying the move severely damaged the image of Thailand.

Bangkok Post

TAT adds Isan spice to Michelin Guide

Great news for tourists and especially food enthusiasts travelling to the northeastern region. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has created its "Michelin Experience @ Isan" campaign to promote Isan cuisine.

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