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Gas rigs transform into undersea paradise

Retired oil and gas production rigs are being developed into a tourist attraction for the first time in Thailand, in an attempt to create a new diving destination in the South.

Bangkok Post

Iran spy puts cops on alert

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has issued a secret order to police nationwide to keep an eye out for spies from Iran believed to be in the region after one was arrested in Indonesia, prompting security fears, a police source said.

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Boom time for Thai cannabis

Cannabis is scheduled to be removed from the Category 5 narcotics list on Thursday, allowing people to grow an unlimited number of plants at home.

Bangkok Post

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JSP poised to ramp up CBD oil production

JSP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Thailand) plans to increase production of cannabidiol (CBD) oil, extracted from cannabis and hemp, to 30,000 kilogrammes by the second half, up from 300kg, to serve demand for CBD mixtures in products ranging from food to cosmetics.

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NIA unveils novel strategy

The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is gearing up efforts to build Thailand's position as an innovation nation through a seven-pronged strategic plan, aiming to raise the country's ranking in the Global Innovation Index to the top 30 by 2030.

Bangkok Post

FTI urges maintaining diesel price subsidy

Thailand's inflation rate is expected to stand at 4-5% throughout this year, prompting the need for the government to maintain its diesel price subsidy programme, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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Disappearances bill nears final vote

A recent seminar on May 24 hosted by the Ministry of Justice together with international organisations highlighted various stepping stones in the struggle against torture and enforced disappearances in Thailand. There was detailed discussion of the draft national law on the issue. There was also analysis of Thailand's most recent…

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An unbreakable bond

As Hong Kong's Covid-19 situation continues to stabilise after a spike in cases and deaths earlier this year, the coastal city is now looking forward to reconnecting with trading partners in Asean through travel and business ventures, according to Edward Yau, Hong Kong's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development.

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Overflowing with style

MINI Thailand is moving forward in the premium compact car segment with the launch of two new models -- MINI Cooper S Clubman Untold Edition and MINI Cooper S Convertible Resolute Edition.

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Thai LGBTQ+ allies join first official pride parade

Thousands of members of Thailand's LGBTQ+ community raised rainbow flags in the country's first official pride parade on Sunday evening to celebrate pride month and support gender equality.

Reuters

Thai police rescue 59 Rohingya refugees abandoned on southern island

Thailand had rescued 59 Rohingya refugees, including children, from an island who had been abandoned by people smugglers on an island close to the Malaysian border, police said on Sunday.

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Singapore’s chicken supply assured via Thailand, other sources: Minister

Singapore expects to receive more chicken imports from several countries in the coming weeks, a minister said, helping the city-state maintain supply even after Malaysia halted exports at the start of the month.

Bangkok Post

Young Elephants beat Malaysia in Asian U23 battle

Thailand beat Malaysia 3-0 in their second Group C game on Sunday to stake a claim for a place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup in Uzbekistan.

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Belgians halt Thailand's fantastic run in Ankara

Thailand suffered their first loss of the opening week of the 2022 Volleyball Women's Nations League in Ankara on Saturday.

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Worrawoot praises tenacity of his boys

Thailand coach Worrawoot Srimaka had words of praise for his men's persistence following a 2-2 draw with Vietnam in their opening match at the AFC U23 Asian Cup in Uzbekistan on Thursday night.

Bangkok Post

Labour pact allows 160k migrants in

More than 160,000 migrant workers will be brought into Thailand without requiring quarantine courtesy of a newly signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) in a bid to stem illegal border crossers searching for employment, according to the Labour Ministry.

Bangkok Post

For work hours, one size does not fit all

A four-day workweek sounds pleasing to many and has gained traction in some fields as employees are hesitant to head back to the office. However, industry analysts and executives in Thailand are sceptical of a permanent shift in the nation.

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Building castles in the sky

Frasers Property Holdings (Thailand), owned by billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi's youngest son Panote, plans to continue with mixed-use developments after completion of the massive One Bangkok.

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‘Like a bridge that connects us’: Pride parade comes to Bangkok amid new hope for LGBT rights

Event returns for first time in many years on Sunday as city appoints governor vocal in supporting LGBT community

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Here's Why Society Pass Shares Are Trading Higher Premarket

Society Pass Inc (NASDAQ:SOPA) has acquired Singapore-based Gorilla Networks Pte Ltd, a leading next-generation Web3-enabled MVNO. The financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed. Gorilla offers a full suite of mobile communication services like local calls, international roaming, data, and SMS texting. Gorilla enables its customers to convert unused mobile data into digital…

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Alibaba Names Proven Leader As New Lazada Chief

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) replaced Lazada Group CEO Chun Li with the head of its Thailand business, signifying brewing competition in Southeast Asia, Bloomberg reports. Lazada's new leader James Dong was also a one-time business assistant to Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang before joining Lazada as its CEO for Thailand in 2018. In…

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Star striker Teerasil to lead Thais in Asian Cup qualifiers

The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) on Thursday announced the list of 23 national team players for the AFC Asian Cup qualifying tournament in Uzbekistan.

Bangkok Post

Four firms eye petroleum licence auction

Four companies -- two of which are Thai -- are interested in participating in an auction for new petroleum exploration and production licences in the Gulf of Thailand, part of the state's efforts to increase domestic gas supply, says the Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF).

Bangkok Post

Election-related agencies need overhaul

In any respectable democratic system, a winning poll candidate who secured an overall majority of electoral support would take office with the earliest effect. Not in Thailand. When Chadchart Sittipunt trounced 29 rivals by gathering 1.38 million or 51% of the votes cast in Bangkok's gubernatorial election on May 22,…

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Under the rainbow

As we enter June, the ever-so-familiar rainbow flag of Pride Month starts to appear to remind us all of the ongoing fights for equality and rights for the LGBTQI community. It's been more than 50 years since the Stonewall riots and progress has been made internationally and locally, however, true…

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