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Gathering the good and the great with G-Able

Since 2016, businesses in Thailand has rapidly conceived the digital disruption in response to the global currents and the national initiatives to embracing dramatic changes in lifestyle among all walks of life.

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MQDC Wins “Best Managed Companies 2022” Award from Deloitte Thailand

MQDC won a Thailand “Best Managed Companies 2022” award from Deloitte (Thailand), reflecting the leading property developer’s commitment to innovate for the sustainable happiness of all life under its mission “Pioneering in Sustainnovation for All Well-Being”.

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July exports rise 4.3% y/y, below forecast

Thailand's exports in July rose at their slowest pace in more than a year as global economic growth slowed and supply chain disruptions increasingly affected shipments of industrial goods, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said on Friday, missing analysts' expectations.

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Jobless rate down in Q2 as Covid-19 curbs eased

Thailand's official unemployment rate in the second quarter dropped to its lowest since the Covid-19 pandemic began and should improve further as the economy recovers following an easing of restrictions, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said on Friday.

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Thailand zookeeper dresses as ostrich in novel approach to training drill

Chiang Mai Zoo not keeping its head in the sand, with man captured after fleeing enclosure in bird suit as part of ‘wild animal management plan’

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Thai use of medical cannabis promoted at gathering

Thailand could be an example of how "health could bring wealth" based on the successful policy of cannabis use for medical treatments, says Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

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Retail e-commerce to hit B4tn in 2025

Thailand's retail e-commerce market is expected to reach 4 trillion baht in 2025, up from 817 billion this year, while online sales through virtual space, known as meta-commerce, is tipped to be a future trend, says Kulthirath Pakawachkrilers, newly appointed president of the Thai e-Commerce Association (Theca).

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Capitalising on global wellness

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the spread of other viruses, including Monkeypox and Laywi, people's lifestyles have changed. Their focus has shifted to living a healthy lifestyle. Now people invest more to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy.

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Thailand's favourite restaurants gather at Paragon in tasting extravaganza

Koktail magazine in collaboration with Siam Paragon is hosting "Thailand's Favourite Restaurants By Koktail" from Aug 27-28 at Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon. The event is open to the public from 11am until 9pm.

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A higher calling

Last year, Prof Nantawat Boramanand, former dean of the Faculty of Law at Chulalongkorn University and a lawyer with a passion for photography, held his debut exhibition "Black & White Memories" at the Thailand Creative & Design Center.

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Bevy of factors cut car output

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has downgraded Thailand's total car manufacturing target to 1.75 million units this year as its estimate of more production for domestic sales cannot offset a drop in exports amid geopolitical conflicts and lower consumer purchasing power.

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CPN joins campaign to spur travel, the economy

SET-listed property and retail operator Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has joined hands with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and partners from the tourism industry to boost Thailand's tourism sector and economy this year.

Bangkok Post

TPIPP sets aside B10bn for capex

SET-listed TPI Polene Power Plc (TPIPP), Thailand's largest waste-to-energy power plant developer and operator by capacity, is allocating capital spending worth almost 10 billion baht between the second half of this year and 2023 to develop two new facilities and use more refuse-derived fuel to replace coal, which is still…

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Even With Political Nemesis Prayuth on the Ropes, Thai Democracy Advocates Still Glum

Despite the suspension of the prime minister, the same authoritarian players still dominate Thai politics.

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Radisson Hotel Group announces ambitious expansion plan for Thailand

Brand diversity and rewards deemed key to realizing the group’s new vision and mission

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Shuttler Busanan advances in Tokyo

Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand advanced to the quarter-finals of the BWF World Championships by defeating Saina Nehwal of India 21-17, 16-21, 21-13 in their women’s singles match Tokyo on Thursday.

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Political uncertainty in Thailand with PM's suspension

Thailand has entered a phase of political uncertainty, with its prime minister suspended and his deputy taking over in his stead pending a ruling from a top court on whether the premier has reached his constitutional term limit

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Thailand's new acting leader is another royalist military man

Thailand's new acting leader, Prawit Wongsuwan, represents little substantial change from suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha for opposition forces seeking to end what they decry as military dominance of politics.

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Myanmar makes $800m from April-July gas exports

Military-ruled Myanmar earned US$800 million from natural gas exports mainly to China and Thailand between April and July, the junta said in the state newspaper on Thursday.

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Will Thailand’s Prime Minister Defy Time?

Despite being suspended as prime minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha still holds the powerful position of Defense minister and will continue to attend cabinet meetings.

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Domestic car sales soared in July

Car sales in Thailand jumped 22.1% in July from a year earlier to 64,033 units, helped by an easing of Covid-19 curbs and last year's low base, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Thursday.

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Thailand expects 4.5m foreign tourists from Jan to Aug

Thailand expects 4.5 million foreign tourists will have visited by the end of August this year as entry rules were eased to support the vital tourism sector, government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri said on Thursday.

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Thai army chief praises suspended PM for respecting court order

Thailand's army chief on Thursday signalled his approval of suspended prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, himself a former army commander, as a court ponders Prayuth's future following an opposition challenge to his eligibility to remain in power.

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Suspension won't affect Apec summit, says Don

Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha's suspension as prime minister won't affect the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit, due to take place in Thailand in November, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

SET says investors unfazed by politics

Political changes in the country should not affect investments in the Thai stock market as much as the ongoing economic recovery and the substantial increase in net profit for listed companies this year, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).

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