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Thai-EU deal edges closer as Jurin flies in

Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit will lead Thailand's trade negotiating team to Brussels on Wednesday to rev up negotiations on a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the EU, with the joint political will likely to be agreed upon and announced during the two-day official visit.

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Thailand economic outlook brightens

Thailand is one of the key beneficiaries of China's early border reopening and an expected Chinese tourism rebound. With the strong tourism momentum, we now expect 25 million foreign tourists this year, compared to 19.2 million in a previous forecast.

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Stocks to benefit from Beijing's move

Stocks in the tourism, aviation and pharmaceutical sectors are the major beneficiaries of China's announcement to allow group tours to visit 20 countries effective as of Feb 6, analysts said.

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Former World No. 1 Jin Young Ko set to return to LPGA competition next month in Thailand

Jin Young Ko plans to return Feb. 23-26 at the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament, her manager has confirmed to Golfweek.

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Excitement for beach businesses as Thailand braces for Chinese deluge

Entrepreneurs on Thailand's holiday island of Phuket are bracing enthusiastically for the long-awaited return of Chinese tourists, hoping China's reopening and dismantling of its strict COVID-19 curbs can boost their flagging businesses.

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Beautician paralysed after falling 60ft in Thailand returns home after £76k fundraiser

Maddi Neale-Shankster, 21, fell from a balcony whilst on holiday and was hospitalised for weeks.

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Travel rules for Spain, US, Thailand and more from passport to Covid requirements

Those planning to jet off in 2023 may want to check the local entry requirements and visa rules at popular hotspots.

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Latest travel rules for anyone going on holiday to Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey and more

From new passport rules after Brexit to Covid entry requirements, we have rounded up the rules for countries across Europe as well as other parts of the world

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Mystery as fit and healthy Brit diving instructor found dead on 'Death Island'

British diving instructor Neil Giblin was found dead in his bungalow in Koh Tao, Thailand on Wednesday after two female clients flagged that he had not turned up

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Rising Thai star secures podium finish in Dubai race

Thailand's 17-year-old Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak secured third position recently at the inaugural round of the new Formula Regional Middle East Championship Certified by FIA (FRMEC).

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Jazz in conference

There's excited conversation among jazz lovers around the upcoming "Thailand International Jazz Conference (TIJC) 2023" at the College of Music, Mahidol University, Salaya campus. The event takes place Friday to Sunday, daily from 10am to 11pm.

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Keep calm – and keep hands off the art

The urban art landscape in Thailand was marred earlier this month when a popular contemporary installation of a white buffalo called Kwai Calm was broken by a drunk British tourist who attempted to climb atop the sculpture, which stands in front of Samyan Mitrtown.

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Insurtech to fuel BVG's regional growth

Blue Venture Group (BVG), Thailand's leading software solution provider for the insurance industry, believes insurtech will drive its business expansion in Southeast Asia as the company attempts to mobilise funds from the local stock exchange.

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Hungry have yen for taste of Japan

The number of Japanese eateries in Thailand rose by more than 20% last year and they are poised to continue dominating the restaurant market, outpacing foreign peers.

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Banking on virtual success

Leading companies in the financial, tech and telecom sectors have expressed interest in developing a virtual bank business, with the aim of exploring greater opportunities in the digital era.

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Beautician paralysed after falling 60ft in Thailand returns to UK after £76k raised

Maddi Neale-Shankster fell from a 60ft balcony while on holiday with her partner and friends on New Year's Eve. After more than two weeks in hospital, she has returned home to Coventry

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All the new travel rules for Brits heading on holidays to Spain, France and more

Latest travel rules for Brits heading abroad to the likes of France, Spain, Italy, Thailand, the USA, Greece, Turkey and Portugal - from new passport rules after Brexit to Covid entry requirements

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‘I feel so happy’: China's tourists hit Thai beaches for first time in 3 years

PHUKET: Hitting the white sand beaches and eating mango sticky rice and seafood, Chinese tourists are returning to Thailand for their first trips abroad since China ended its strict Covid-19 curbs and reopened its borders.

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COVID curbs over, China's tourists hit Thai beaches for first time in 3 years

Hitting the white sand beaches and eating mango sticky rice and seafood, Chinese tourists are returning to Thailand for their first trips abroad since China ended its strict COVID-19 curbs and reopened its borders.

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Malaysian PM to talk security next month

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit Thailand on Feb 10 following talks with his chief facilitator for peace in the deep South, according to a security source.

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House pushes low Earth orbit tech

A new study by a House sub-committee on space affairs has pointed to an urgent need for Thailand to begin developing its own non-geostationary satellite (NGSO) technologies including low Earth orbit (LEO) services before it is too late to catch up with new satellite technologies.

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Rising Thai star Kunlavut storms into final, Supanida exits in last 4

Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn moved into the men's singles final at the US$900,000 India Open in New Delhi on Saturday.

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More good news on China tourist front

When the Chinese government announced it would allow overseas group tours to resume to 20 countries including Thailand from Feb 6, it brought mixed reactions.

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Tourism prone to dodgy dealings

Earlier this month, a flight from China touched down in Bangkok with 269 passengers onboard. A few years ago, this would hardly be worth reporting, but this flight was celebrated with smiles and flowers to mark the arrival of Chinese tourists in Thailand after three long years.

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Thai elephant camp adds more jumbos as Chinese tourists return

An elephant camp in Thailand has purchased six new jumbos to welcome tourists and returning Chinese visitors, offering activities from elephant rides to elephant showers, the owner said.

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