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MPI rises 6.6% in January to reach 10-month high

Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) increased by 6.6% from December last year to reach 99.8 points in January, the highest level in 10 months, thanks to more business activity, driven by an uptick in tourism.

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Government bid to raise country's digital competitiveness

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry wants digital-related businesses to contribute 30% of GDP and for Thailand to reach the top 30 of the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, both by 2027.

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BoT vows steady forex

The Bank of Thailand vows to closely monitor baht volatility to maintain the competitiveness of the country's imports and exports amid an economic recovery.

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Thailand hosts war games with biggest US attendance in a decade

Thailand kicked off an international military exercise with the biggest U.S. attendance in a decade as Washington seeks to build on ties with a key security partner at a time of rising global geopolitical competition with Beijing.

Tribune News Service

Demystifying sticky Thai goods prices

Thailand may be unique in handling the domestic prices of products and services. Whenever manufacturers and business operators shoulder higher production costs and ask state units for permission to raise their prices, the Internal Trade Department always rushes to call a joint meeting with them.

Bangkok Post

Family face €27k hospital bill as Mayo man left with a life-threatening injury after horror crash in Thailand

Money is being raised for medical transport and operation costs in the hope of helping Michael home to Ireland

Irish Mirror

UK dogs to sniff out pangolin smugglers in Thailand

LONDON: Two Labrador dogs, which have been trained by British police, are to be flown to Thailand to help crack down on the smuggling of critically endangered pangolins, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) said on Tuesday.

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Katie Price unveils Bunny, 8, knee-length hair extensions after extreme braid makeover

Katie Price shared a photo of her youngest daughter Bunny having her hair braided by an army of stylists as the family enjoy some fun in the sun in Thailand

Daily Mirror

Katie Price battles with huge new boobs in tiny bikini after 'stretched skin' fears

Katie Price appeared to be struggling to stay upright on her latest Thailand pool day as she spent the day soaking up the sun with daughter Bunny

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BMW raises prices by 1.5%

BMW Group Thailand plans to increase prices for all models by 1.5% from Wednesday because of a surge in energy costs and inflation, as well as a shortage of some auto parts.

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Man in Thai hospital after falling from hotel balcony needs £250,000 to get home

Kieran, 23, shattered his pelvis and suffered internal bleeding - he needs to be flown back to the Uk for more surgery

Wales Online

Cobra Gold kicks off in Rayong

Cobra Gold, the biggest international military exercise in mainland Asia, is under way in Rayong, with the biggest US attendance in a decade as Washington strengthens ties with a key security partner at a time of rising geopolitical competition with Beijing.

Bangkok Post

Govt looks to cruise ships to lift tourism

The government is looking to cruise ships to lift the tourism sector's recovery, which will also be boosted by cooperation with Netflix in launching a creative travel guide to locations featured in movies, a spokesman said on Tuesday.

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Megaprojects, tourism to propel growth, Arkhom says

A slew of billion-dollar infrastructure projects and an upswing in tourism will fuel Thailand’s expansion this year, shielding the economy from weaker exports and any possible delay in the budget approval due to elections, according to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

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Bond market expected to remain robust this year

Bond markets in Thailand have seen extraordinary growth over recent years and are expected to continue to post steady growth in 2023 due to an anticipation of rising interest rates. It would provide good opportunities of investing fixed income products for investors as there is a wide variety of large…

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Unlocking mung bean's potential

Driven by growing concerns about the enormous ecological footprint of conventional meat, dairy and egg production, and enticed by the personal health benefits of a shift towards nutrient-dense foods, plant-based protein is on the upswing across Asia -- especially in Thailand.

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Give peace a chance in Ukraine war

China's 12-point proposal for peace in Ukraine should be given serious consideration as it encompasses all the necessary elements that could achieve a ceasefire leading to eventual peace. Obviously, it is still a tall order. At this juncture, the talk of war continues with vigour, especially among the US allies…

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Mega-flood 'likely' in the next decade

Thailand is likely to suffer from another "mega-flood" similar to the historic inundation in 2011 in the next decade, as climate change will increase the frequency and severity of extreme weather events all over the world, a conference was told on Monday.

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Katie Price mum-shamed by trolls over pic of Jett and Bunny onstage in Thailand

Katie Price's fans had a lot to say over the weekend, as the mum-of-five shared a snap of her two children with ex-husband Kieran Hayler beaming on a stage in Thailand amid the star's latest lavish getaway

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Centara Ubon opens on March 1, offers introductory rates

Following the recent opening of Centara Korat in October last year, Thailand's leading hotel group Centara Hotels & Resorts is about to launch Centara Ubon.

The Independent UK

The world’s most beautiful over-water villas and bungalows (that aren’t in the Maldives)

A water-adjacent abode isn’t unique to the Maldives, says Tamara Hinson; try one of these just-as-luxe alternatives

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Returning Chinese boost Jan foreign tourist arrivals to 2.14m

Thailand recorded 2.14 million foreign visitors in January, tourism ministry data showed on Monday, down slightly from the previous month but helped by the return of travellers from China after Beijing removed its Covid-19 restrictions.

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January rice export volume up 75.2% y/y

Thailand's rice exports for January were at 805,519 tonnes, up 75.2% from a year earlier, helped by year-end orders, higher demand from the Middle East and a weak baht currency, the Commerce Ministry said on Monday.

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Activist accuses senior police of controlling gambling websites

A crime-busting activist showed up at Royal Thai Police headquarters on Monday and accused many officers, including a former national police chief, of controlling online gambling websites active in Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Executives list policy priorities

The upcoming general election slated for May 7 is sparking speculation on a potential successor to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as well as new economic policies that might be promoted by an incoming government.

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