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Thai silk seen as new focus of 'soft power' as fair revs up

The government will continue promoting Thai silk as part of its efforts to make Thailand's soft power conquer the world, said Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam in his capacity as chair of the committee organising the 11th Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to the World, on Saturday.

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Kingdom stands to gain from IPEF

News of Thailand's participation in US President Joe Biden's Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) has caused quite a stir in the kingdom, with some members of the public protesting a move perceived as putting the country at odds with China and Russia.

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Eight drug runners killed in Chiang Rai gunfight

Eight suspected drug smugglers were killed and about one million speed pills seized following an exchange of gunfire along the Thailand-Myanmar border in Chiang Rai late Friday night.

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3 women held with heroin worth Rs 20 crore

BHOPAL: Three women have been arrested by the Narcotics Bureau with heroin worth nearly Rs 20 crore that was smuggled from Thailand to Bengaluru and was being carried to Delhi.

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Substitute Adisak makes decisive impact for Thailand

Substitute Adisak Kraisorn's late goal earned Thailand a 1-0 win over Turkmenistan in a warm-up game in Si Sa Ket on Friday night.

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Higher living costs slow local economy

Thailand's economic activity showed signs of slowing in the second quarter as a result of the higher cost of living, says World Bank Thailand.

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Old frozen vax to be tested on monkeypox

The Department of Medical Sciences (DMSC) plans to test a freeze-dried version of a live attenuated smallpox vaccine that has been stored in Thailand for more than four decades, to see if it can effectively combat monkeypox.

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Japan business chiefs inform Prayut of visit

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha welcomed an announcement on Friday that representatives from the Japan Business Federation will travel to Thailand to explore cooperation and investment opportunities.

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Shares rise on relief over Fed stance

Recap: Global shares rose yesterday, heading for a gain on the week, after minutes from the last Fed meeting suggested the US central bank may get less aggressive on monetary policy tightening.

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Prayut eyes rice hike plan with Vietnam

Thailand and Vietnam are looking into the possibility of working together to raise rice prices to increase their bargaining power in the global market, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said.

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iFWD continues to hold market lead

IFWD, FWD Life Insurance's digital insurance platform, continues to hold the highest market share in Thailand for the third consecutive year, offering a one-stop service that provides customers protection within five minutes.

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A win for Kru Ti and the Mekong River

Over the past 20 years, Niwat Roykaew, a teacher, activist and founder of the Chiang Khong Conservation Group in Chiang Rai province has been campaigning to bolster the grassroots movement he initiated to protect the Mekong River, a crucial lifeline for countries in the Mekong Region.

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Come for Ikea, stay for the weekend

Ten years ago, when low-rise malls such as Megabangna first opened in Bang Na, they were questions from the public, investors and retail chains about whether it could compete in a location with several other prominent retail chains boasting loyal customers.

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Victoria's Secret To Finance Settlement For Thai Workers Laid Off By Its Supplier: Reuters

Victoria’s Secret & Co (NYSE:VSCO) has agreed to finance an $8.3 million settlement loan to its Thailand-based supplier Brilliant Alliance Thai Global Co Ltd, Reuters reported. About 1,200 workers of the supplier were laid off in 2021 without severance pay and wages owed to them after it went bankrupt. Brilliant Alliance Thai…

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EHang Plans To Establish JV In Thailand - Read More For Details

EHang Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:EH) formed a strategic alliance with Charoen Pokphand Group Co., Ltd. to establish a joint venture in Thailand for AAV sales and urban air mobility operations. The financial terms of the arrangement were not disclosed. The parties intend to fully leverage their respective expertise and resources in a long-term comprehensive…

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Jessica Alves looks unrecognisable after facelift, head reduction and voice operation

Former Human Ken Doll Jessica Alves has spent the last month in Thailand having rounds of surgery to change her looks once again

Daily Mirror

Grandad builds an entire house after teaching himself the skills needed online

Anthony Launer built his dream home in two years just by watching YouTube tutorials to teach himself the skills needed - and his home even has a retro 50s-themed room

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Thailand may join with Vietnam to control rice trade

Thailand and Vietnam should jointly raise rice prices to boost their bargaining power in the global market, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, a move that threatens higher food costs for consumers worldwide.

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Exports up 9.9% in April, below forecast

Thailand's exports in April rose at a much slower pace than the previous month and less than expected, commerce ministry data showed on Friday, coming under the pressure of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's lockdown measures.

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NZ fare promoted at Bangkok celebration

New Zealand has strengthened ties with Thailand by holding an event in Bangkok for its national food and beverage programme.

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Glittery outlook for gems and jewellery

Thailand's gems and jewellery exports are expected to do brisk business this year, driven by the economic recovery in trading partners and relaxation of strict lockdown measures.

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Japan eases travel advisory for Thailand, 35 others nations

TOKYO: Japan on Thursday eased its travel warning for 36 countries and areas, including Thailand, the United States, Britain, Canada and Hong Kong, over the Covid-19 pandemic, no longer asking Japanese citizens to avoid non-essential trips to the areas.

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Innobic, Aztiq aim to take Thailand’s life sciences sector to the next level

Innobic (Asia) Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary and life science arm of the national oil and gas conglomerate PTT, together with Aztiq HK Ltd., is acting on its promise to uplift Thailand’s life science business by completing a deal to buy out Alvogen Emerging Markets Holdings Ltd. (AEMH), raising Innobic’s…

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Users face mega-hit in mega-merger

Mobile users may face higher charges based on combined additional expenses of 1.7-13.6 billion baht per month, depending on the degree of market dominance once the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) takes place, according to the Thailand Consumers Council.

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Big C bags Cambodia's Kiwi Mart

Big C Supercenter Plc, a leading retail operator in Thailand, has acquired Kiwi Mart -- a convenience store chain in Cambodia -- via its Cambodian subsidiary to strengthen its retail business in the neighbouring country.

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