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Thailand admits to using phone spyware, cites national security

A Thai minister has admitted the country uses surveillance software to track individuals in cases involving national security or drugs, amid revelations that government critics' phones had been hacked using the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware.

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Industrial mood rises for first time in 3 months

Thailand's industrial sentiment picked up for the first time in three months in June thanks to an easing of Covid-19 restrictions and improved economic activity, an industries group said on Wednesday.

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First case of antibody-avoiding Covid subvariant detected

The first case of Covid-19 attributed to a new antibody-avoiding subvariant, BA.2.75, has been detected in Thailand, but experts do not foresee it causing serious outbreaks, according to the Centre for Medical Genomics.

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Central bank to ensure uninterrupted economic recovery

Thailand's economy has clearly recovered and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will ensure the recovery is not interrupted by efforts to tackle higher inflation, BoT governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said on Wednesday, amid expectations of an interest rate hike.

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Thailand moved up to Tier 2 in US trafficking report

Thailand has been moved up to Tier 2 from the Tier 2 Watchlist in the United States 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report released by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Tuesday.

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Amnesty Intl says Myanmar army has laid landmines in Kayah

Amnesty International says Myanmar’s military has laid landmines that have killed and injured people in and around villages in Kayah, a conflict-affected region near the border with Thailand

The Independent UK

Bangkok Airways rolls out first airport REIT

Bangkok Airways has announced the launch of Thailand's first airport real estate investment trust (BAREIT), which it is promoting with an estimated 8.46% first-year yield.

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Explainer: Exploring the land scheme for foreigners

The government's latest bid to attract affluent foreigners involves offering the ability to purchase land for residential use in the country. While this proposal is intended to reinvigorate the economy, many analysts are urging caution.

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Thailand seeks ways to navigate worsening global crisis

A special committee and sub-committee have been set up to help steer government efforts in mitigating the impacts of worsening global economic conditions on Thailand.

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World Bank urges more direct aid

Fabrizio Zarcone, the newly appointed World Bank country manager for Thailand, recommends three fiscal measures to help protect Thai households from shocks, build social cohesion and resilience while creating space for public investment.

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Sea to back cross-border e-commerce

Sea (Thailand), the local operating unit of Nasdaq-listed internet giant Sea, is gearing up to support cross-border e-commerce for Thai enterprises and seeking a licence to serve as a digital bank in the country as part of its move to thrive in the Thai market.

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Thailand should legalise prostitution

Thanks to the hit biopic Gangubai Kathiawadi on Netflix, the plight of Thai sex workers and their needs for legal protection are back in the spotlight.

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Labour shortages hold back tourism recovery

Despite tourism's gradual recovery around the world, inflation and labour shortages remain big challenges for the hospitality industry, according to IHG Hotels & Resorts.

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Thai police deny using Pegasus spyware on activists

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) have never used spyware in any security operations to surveil people or violate their rights, Pol Col Kissana Phathanacharoen, a deputy spokesman for the national police, said on Tuesday.

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World's best cities for luxury on a budget including Bangkok, Lisbon and Dublin

World's best cities for a luxury holiday that doesn't break the bank with 5* hotels and Michelin star restaurants including spots in Thailand, Portugal, Italy, Germany and more holiday hotspots

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ron Howard Celebrates the Power of Many in Thai Cave Rescue Retelling

Four years on from the dramatic rescue of a group of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a cave in Thailand, their story has been told by Oscar-winning filmmaker Ron Howard in "Thirteen Lives”. The boys, aged between 11 and 16, and their 25-year-old coach, were exploring the Tham…

The Guardian - UK

With the tourists gone, what now for Lopburi’s famous monkeys?

Deprived by the pandemic of their steady diet of treats, the city’s omnipresent macaques are turning to outright banditry

Bangkok Post

New movie celebrates Tham Luang cave rescue

Four years on from the dramatic rescue of a group of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a cave in Thailand, their story has been told by Oscar-winning filmmaker Ron Howard in “Thirteen Lives”.

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Ron Howard celebrates the power of many in Tham Luang cave rescue retelling

LONDON: Four years on from the dramatic rescue of a group of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a cave in Thailand, their story has been told by Oscar-winning filmmaker Ron Howard in “Thirteen Lives”.

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Chaba Kaew coach 'satisfied' despite loss

Thailand coach Miyo Okamoto said she was satisfied with her team's overall performance at the AFF Women's Championship although the Chaba Kaew were thrashed 3-0 by the hosts Philippines in the final on Sunday.

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Ron Howard celebrates the power of many in Thai cave rescue retelling

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Global economy to hit Thai tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) forecasts revenue of 1.2-2.38 trillion baht next year, according to its new 2023 strategy, but this is likely to be challenged by global inflation and rising interest rates, with spending already taking a hit.

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Egat sags under subsidies

State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is worried about its heavy financial burden after spending billions of baht to subsidise electricity expenses for people since last year.

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About Passion bullish on Subway expansion

About Passion Co, the master franchisee of "Subway" in Thailand, looks set to boost the number of Subway restaurants in the country to 1,000 branches over the next 10 years with combined spending of 3 billion baht.

Bangkok Post

IEAT seeks Japanese bioindustrialists

The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is encouraging 30 Japan-based companies specialising in bioindustry to invest in Thailand.

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