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The infrastructure decade in ASEAN is just beginning:

As the world emerges from the pandemic and governments focus on stimulating their economies and prioritising a more sustainable and resilient future, spending on infrastructure will rank among the top priorities.

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Flooding forecast for Central Plains

Depression Noru is situated over Thailand and flooding is forecast in the river basins of the Central Plains, caused by heavy rain brought by the storm converging with water surging downriver from the North.

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Bank of Thailand 'ready' to adjust tightening pace

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is ready to adjust the pace of tightening monetary policy if needed and would be prepared to hold an off-cycle meeting if necessary, governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said on Thursday.

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4,000 evacuated as storm Noru hits

Over 4,000 people in Ubon Ratchathani have been evacuated after recent flooding was set to intensify as Typhoon Noru hit northeastern Thailand on Wednesday night.

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Borrowers hit as rates increase again

The Bank of Thailand on Wednesday raised the policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1%, in a bid to tame high inflation amid an uneven economic recovery.

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4,000 are evacuated as storm Noru hits

Over 4,000 people in Ubon Ratchathani have been evacuated with flooding set to intensify and tropical storm Noru expected to bring more heavy rain after entering northeastern Thailand on Wednesday night.

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Thailand, Gyeonggi agree to mini-FTA

Thailand signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) yesterday to form a deeper trade partnership through a so-called mini-free trade agreement (mini-FTA) with Gyeonggi province of South Korea, aiming to push exports to South Korea to reach US$6.6 billion over the next three years.

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MPI expands 14.5% amid reopening, export growth

Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) increased by 14.5% year-on-year to 99.28 points in August, and rose by 3.71% from July, thanks to export growth and the reopening of the country.

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Little impact from weak forex on inbound tourism

The global decline in currencies has not had a significant impact on Thailand's inbound market as the rates were comparable with a weakened baht, while those ready to travel are mostly high-income earners.

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Thailand's tin: Mining our real history

Long before Thailand became a hub for industries like auto manufacturing, tourism and healthcare, it was a global hub for tin. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the mining of tin along the Andaman Sea coastline created wealth for Siam.

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Myanmar beauty queen lands in Canada after Thai airport limbo

A Myanmar beauty queen, who had spoken out against military rule in her country and became stranded at Thailand's airport, said she was relieved but remained defiant after landing in Toronto on Wednesday.

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Thai spikers beat Croatia, to meet South Korea Thursday

Thailand's volleyball team cruised past Croatia on Wednesday in their third match at the FIVB Women's World Championship in Gdansk, Poland.

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Model fearing Myanmar military heads to asylum in Canada

A fashion model from Myanmar who feared being arrested by the country’s military government if she was forced back home from exile has flown to Canada, which she says has granted her asylum

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Typhoon Noru weakens over Vietnam, dumps rain in Thailand

Typhoon Noru has weakened into a tropical storm over central Vietnam, causing blackouts and blowing off roofs and billboards with strong winds and putting Thailand on alert for more floods and downpours

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SYS Introduces the H-BEAM “Green Steel Series”

SYS Introduces the H-BEAM “Green Steel Series”, Thailand’s First Eco-Friendly Steel, to lead the Green Ecosystem Trend in the Green Construction Industry

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Factory output rises 14.52 in Aug, beats forecast

Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) in August rose a more than expected 14.52% from a year earlier, helped by an easing of Covid-19 curbs, the industry ministry said on Wednesday.

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Northeast braces for Typhoon Noru

Authorities are on high alert for Typhoon Noru which is expected to be downgraded to a tropical storm before reaching Thailand's Northeast on Thursday.

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Gold to see volatility in short term

Gold prices should remain volatile in the short term amid the strengthening US dollar and rising interest rates, but the outlook is positive as investors buy gold to hedge against uncertainties in the global financial market, say the World Gold Council.

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Thailand to legalise abortion up to 20 weeks

Thailand will legalise abortion up to 20 weeks, the government said on Tuesday, relaxing pregnant people's access to the previously restricted medical procedure.

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World No. 3 Atthaya takes a step towards megastar status

Thailand's Atthaya Thitikul has moved up two spots to No. 3 in the world rankings following her win at the NW Arkansas Championship on Sunday.

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Thai spikers lose to co-hosts Poland at world championship

Thailand lost to Poland in three sets on Tuesday night at the FIVB Women’s World Championship in Gdansk.

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ThaiBev commits up to B8bn for expansion

Despite the uncertain global economic outlook, Thai Beverage (ThaiBev), the Singapore-listed food and beverage company, says it remains committed to spending 5-8 billion baht to expand its businesses next year, mainly in Thailand.

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AIS and China's ZTE team up for 5G centre

SET-listed Advanced Info Service (AIS), Thailand's biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, has partnered with Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE Corporation to launch the country's first hub for 5G innovation and solutions, called 5G A-Z Center.

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FTI counsels MPC on rate

The Bank of Thailand needs to determine an appropriate policy rate today amid growing concerns the baht value may fall to 39 to the US dollar, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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Smart Visa scheme to cover 18 sectors

The cabinet yesterday approved extending the Smart Visa scheme to cover a total of 18 targeted industries, up from the existing 13, aiming to entice skilled workers, investors, executives and entrepreneurs to work or invest in Thailand.

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