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The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) believes the banking sector will delay raising the interest rate in line with the Bank of Thailand's anticipated gradual policy rate hike.

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AnyMind eyes Thai deals in expansion drive

AnyMind Group, a Japan-based e-commerce enablement firm, is looking to pursue M&A deals in Thailand to expand into more services and capture a new customer base in the country following its latest Series D fundraising of US$29.4 million.

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'Stay neutral' as US-China tensions rise, experts says

Thailand must maintain neutrality and remain committed to a balanced foreign policy amid rising tensions between the United States and China following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, academics say.

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Calling Thai domestic abuse to account

Developing societies (including Thailand) have enjoyed the presence of extended families, in contrast with the smaller unit of nuclear families. This broader coverage, encompassing not only the parents and children but also grandparents and other dependants, has offered a social safety net to support family members. Yet, that extended unit…

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DWP pioneers green buildings

Thailand is seeing a new trend in building designs that promise more energy saving and solutions to support the government's campaigns against global warming, says Bangkok-based architecture company DWP.

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The rebel women defying a powerful all-male clergy to become Buddhist monks

In Thailand, it's forbidden for women to be ordained as monks. But one woman has found a way to defy the all-male clergy and has helped hundreds of other women do the same.

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Review: ‘Thirteen Lives’ Gets Lost in Sprawling Rescue Story

Twenty-seven years ago, Ron Howard’s “Apollo 13” saluted men with the right stuff — quiet courage and grace under pressure. This summer, he’s returned to that magic number for a similar rescue tale but traded the vastness of space for a film deep underground. “Thirteen Lives” is a dramatization of…

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Joint business group sticks by GDP outlook despite inflation risk

The Thai economy is still expected to grow 2.75% to 3.5% this year, helped by increased exports, more tourists, and government support, but faces rising inflationary pressures, a leading joint business group said on Wednesday.

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Thailand's 3rd monkeypox case found in Phuket

Thailand's third case of monkeypox has been found in Phuket, Department of Disease Control director-general Opas Karnkawinpong said on Wednesday.

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PM hails return of foreign investors

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insists that Thailand's financial status remains stable and strong thanks to prudent and disciplined monetary and fiscal policy, as reflected by foreigners' growing interest in investing in the country.

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Microsoft launches local innovation drive

Software powerhouse Microsoft has set an ambitious mission to encourage local firms to bring out innovation and creativity, under the "Born in Thailand" concept, a shift from "Made in Thailand", while supporting them with advanced tech and pursuing digital upskilling and reskilling.

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Taking a deep dive into the baht rebound

The currency of Southeast Asia's second-largest economy traded against the greenback at 36.08 on Monday, appreciating 1.4% compared to a week prior.

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Aeroflot set to resume Phuket route

Russian flag carrier, Aeroflot, will resume flights from Moscow to Phuket starting on Oct 30, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said.

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Cambodia, Asean need to step up in Rohingya crisis

Since August 2017, rampant persecution and violence in Myanmar's Rakhine state has pushed hundreds of thousands of Muslim minority people, known as the Rohingya, to abandon their homes and seek sanctuary in Bangladesh. According to the United Nations' estimation, 200,000 Myanmar civilians have already sought refuge in Bangladesh following prior…

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TAP Group launches 'Heineken Silver'

Boosted by an improvement in domestic beer consumption in the first half, Thai Asia Pacific Brewery Group (TAP), the marketer of Dutch beer brand Heineken, has rolled out a new beer product for the first time since Heineken entered the Thai market 27 years ago.

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“Thailand” logo artist files charges against Pencak Silat Association

The designer of the now famous “Thailand” logo has filed a formal charge against the Pencak Silat Association of Thailand with the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) over its unauthorised use of the artwork during the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), held in Vietnam in May 2022.

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Thai opposition to seek court ruling to end PM's term sooner

Thailand's main opposition party on Tuesday said it will try to oust Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha as early as this month, insisting that his years as junta chief after a 2014 coup count toward a constitutional eight-year limit on his time in office.

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Tourism jump to power growth to 5-year high in 2023: Prayut

A faster-than-expected rebound in international visitors is putting Thailand’s economy on course to return to pre-pandemic growth by next year, according to the prime minister.

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Vietnam imposes 47.64% anti-dumping tax on Thai sugar for 4 years

HANOI: Vietnam on Tuesday imposed an anti-dumping levy of 47.64% on some sugar products imported from five Southeast Asian countries but originating in Thailand for a period of four years, the country's trade ministry said.

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From garbage and alms to beauty queen: Thailand's Miss Universe 2022

No matter where they are born, a person can make their dreams come true if they have determination and self-confidence is the credo of Miss Universe Thailand 2022 Anna Sueangam-iam - and she is living proof.

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Exports seen up 6% to 8% this year: shippers

Thailand's exports are expected to rise between 6% to 8% this year, compared with a previous forecast for a 5% to 8% increase, helped by a weak baht and increased global demand, the national shippers' group said on Tuesday.

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BOI joins Energy Ministry team visit to Saudi Arabia

Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Deputy Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), together with M.L. Chayotid Kridakon, Thai Trade Representative, joined the delegation led by H.E. Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Thailand, on an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between…

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Thailand has 3.12m foreign tourist arrivals Jan-July: govt

Thailand recorded 3.12 million foreign tourist arrivals from Jan 1 to July 26, a government spokesman said on Tuesday, as the vital tourism sector picks up following an easing of pandemic restrictions.

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5.1 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, felt in northern Thailand

An earthquake of 5.1 magnitude occurred inside Myanmar, with a depth of 2 kilometres, about 82km northeast of Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai, at 11.03pm on Monday and was felt in northern Thailand, the Thai Meteorological Department's Earthquake Observation Division reported.

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First vaccine batch due later this month

Thailand's first batch of 1,000 monkeypox vaccine doses is expected to arrive later this month, but the authorities have yet to decide who should get them first, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).

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