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Line Man Wongnai raises $265m in Series-B funds

Line Man Wongnai, a food delivery service operator, has raised US$265 million in Series-B fundraising, enabling its valuation to surpass $1 billion and thereby achieving unicorn status.

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The high price of sodium

To raise awareness and encourage manufacturers to reduce salt and sodium in food products, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health) organised a forum titled "Reducing Salt/Sodium Consumption In Thailand" at the Thai Health office. At the forum, Dr Chantana Ungchusak, chairman of the board of healthy food planning, said…

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Aussie ties out of the woods, raring to go

'Thais that bind: secret mission ends Aussie's torment," read the front page headline of The Australian on Nov 22, 2020. It was referring to Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, the British-Australian academic arrested in late 2018 by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard as she was about to leave Tehran over an espionage charge.…

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BoT to amend guideline on responsible lending

The Bank of Thailand will implement an amended guideline on responsible lending within this year to improve borrowers' debt repayment ability as a part of continued efforts to contain household debt.

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Flooding stalls purchase of new cars

Toyota Motor Thailand expects flooding in many areas nationwide will cause a delay in the purchase of new cars until the rainy season comes to an end later in the year.

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MPC rate hike of 0.5% could shore up baht

An interest rate hike of at least 0.5% by the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) tomorrow would be enough to shore up the baht, which has depreciated by 11.5% against the greenback this year to date, analysts said.

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Shopee to cut jobs in Thailand amid economic challenges

E-marketplace company Shopee is pursuing fresh job cuts in Thailand, albeit a low single-digit reduction of its headcount in the country, as part of its efforts to attain profitability and weather economic challenges.

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Siam Piwat showcases ECOTOPIA, Thailand’s first eco-lifestyle multi-brand store,

For Siam Piwat, sustainability is fostered through a business approach that places emphasis on co-creation and the environment. As such, the company has joined forces with all relevant parties and taken action across the value chain and the ecosystem to create net positive impacts for the general public, communities, and…

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Woman, 25, ordered a knee-length dress but when it arrived it was a crop top

Tori Walker, 25, thought the dress would be perfect for her trip to Thailand - but was left baffled

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Arkhom says 'nothing serious' as baht hits 37.78 per dollar, 16-year low

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is closely monitoring the baht currency's weakness but there has been no big concern yet, the finance minister said on Monday, as the currency hit its lowest in 16 years against the dollar.

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Bank of Thailand to go for another modest 25 bps hike on Wednesday

BENGALURU: The Bank of Thailand will deliver another 25 basis-point rate hike on Wednesday, its second in a row, even as many of its peers opt for larger increases to fight high inflation, a Reuters poll showed on Monday.

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Daughter of Thailand's exiled ex-PM Thaksin leads opinion poll

The daughter of Thailand's ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a 2006 military coup and lives in self-imposed exile, has emerged as a leading candidate for premier in a preliminary opinion poll ahead of elections due next year.

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War Elephants settle for third place

Thailand made up for their shock defeat to Malaysia by claiming the third place in the King's Cup after securing a 2-1 upset victory over higher-ranked Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday night.

Bangkok Post

Govt expedites airport expansion projects

The expansion of facilities to handle an increasing number of air passengers at international and domestic airports nationwide is being sped up, says the government, as part of its plan to promote Thailand as a transport hub in Asean.

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Bridging the gap

Cross-border trade between Thailand and neighbouring countries is thriving, thanks in part to expanded infrastructure connectivity.

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The return of MotoGP to Thailand

Thailand is preparing to host the 17th round of the MotoGP 2022 World Championship at Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram this weekend. Expecting speed fans from around the world, the city is moving forward with intensity in all sectors to support the event.

Bangkok Post

Time to improve migrants' housing

'It has been raining heavily and my house is now flooded," said a migrant worker who has been living in one of the largest construction workers' campsites on the east coast of Thailand for half a decade.

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Thailand expect tough fight in third-place play-off

Malaysia take on Tajikistan in the King's Cup final but as far as the local fans are concerned, all eyes will be on the third-place showdown between hosts Thailand and Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday.

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Han Lay drama brings crisis home

Since the political turmoil in Myanmar unfolded two years ago, the resulting catastrophe has remained largely contained within its border. However, recent developments have shown the crisis is now just around the corner, and as such, the Thai government's inaction, as well as the wider Asean community's lack of real…

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Bangladesh, Ireland qualify for 2023 Women's T20 World Cup

Bangladesh completed a 11-run win over Thailand and Ireland beat Zimbabwe by four runs in matches played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Friday to book their berths

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Thai spikers shock Turkey at world championships

ARNHEM, Netherlands: Thailand defeated longtime nemesis Turkey 3-2 in a thrilling five-set opener at the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship on Saturday.

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Danai's team face Turkey in opener

Thailand face a tough assignment against Turkey in their opening Pool B match of the FIVB Women's Volleyball World Championship in the Netherlands on Saturday.

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New Covid strain added to watchlist

A new Omicron subvariant known as BQ.1.1, first reported in the United Kingdom last month, is now on Thailand's watchlist as the newest fast-spreading coronavirus variant, according to the Center for Medical Genomics at Ramathibodi Hospital.

Bangkok Post

Chamber says now is the time to attract investment

Although the weakened currency affects the import sector, the Thai Chamber of Commerce sees the slide of the baht as a good opportunity for Thailand to rev up foreign investment.

Bangkok Post

State urged to meet EV investors' needs

The electric vehicle (EV) industry will become a key economic engine for Thailand if the government is able to attract foreign investors looking for new investment destinations, according to WHA Corporation Plc.

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