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Translucia Metaverse Moves Ahead with Global Partners

T&B Media Global (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is accelerating the development of its Translucia Metaverse, with three global partners from other countries attending the brainstorming workshopin Bangkok recently to finalise the conceptual design and key components of the metaverse project.

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Economy needs clear pathway: Somkid

A leader must have a clear vision to bring Thailand out of its economic crisis, said former deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak at a public lecture on Sunday, his first since his exit from the Prayut administration in July 2020.

Bangkok Post

Thai market holds promise for eBay

Global e-commerce giant eBay says it sees increasing potential for various export products from Thailand, particularly jewellery, diamonds, gemstones and collectable cards, while the company is stepping up efforts to onboard suppliers of these items.

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Ukraine-Thailand form cultural bond

In collaboration with the Ukrainian embassy, Museum Siam launched a new audio guide service in the Ukrainian language for the "Decoding Thainess" exhibition. The service will help Ukrainian visitors have easier access to learning the history, culture and Thai ways of life in 14 exhibition rooms at Museum Siam. It…

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SME D Bank extends B2bn for tourism

The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank) has set aside loans worth around 2 billion baht for SMEs in the tourism sector to boost their liquidity, says president Nartnaree Rathapat.

Bangkok Post

From sports star to coach

The significance of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games for Thai athletes varies from person to person. For Thai-American Trecia Roberts, a former national 100m hurdles star-turned-coach, it launched her dream to have Thai athletics represented at the Olympics -- a tribute to the nation her mother is from.

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US Army Awards $309M Worth Contracts To Javelin JV

The U.S. Army recently awarded the Javelin JV two production contracts for Javelin missiles and associated equipment and services with a total value of $309 million. Javelin JV is a partnership of Raytheon Technologies Corp (NYSE:RTX) Raytheon Missiles & Defense, and Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT). The contracts include more than 1300 Javelin missiles funded from the…

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How HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth proved to be the 'Zen masters' of India's Thomas Cup 2022 triumph

NEW DELHI: When the Indian team landed in Bangkok, dressed in pristine whites, they numbered nine. The tenth member, Lakshya Sen, was already in Thailand; but the news about him was not good. He had flown in carrying a stomach bug he caught possibly from something he ate before boarding…

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US deepens solar tariff probe with 2 firms in Thailand among 8 companies facing added scrutiny

The United States Commerce Department is deepening its probe into whether solar power companies are circumventing import tariffs, singling out some of the industry’s giants for increased scrutiny.

Bangkok Post

Thailand cove made famous in The Beach reopens to visitors after four-year closure

Maya Bay was once a sorry victim of overtourism. Now the beach’s wild residents – and a restricted number of human visitors – are returning

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After reopening, Thailand’s battered tourism struggles to rebuild

Authorities hope 5 to 15 million visitors will visit the country this year, down from 40 million before the pandemic.

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Rising domestic rice prices unsettle Thai exporters

Rice exporters have expressed growing concerns about shipment prospects in the second quarter, as a sharp rise in domestic prices may lead importers to baulk at buying Thai grains.

Bangkok Post

Life in the fast lane

This month, the "Buriram 1000 Metres Presented By Just Car 2022" took place at the Buriram United Dragster Track inside the Chang Stadium International Circuit in Buri Ram Province in conjunction with the fourth round of the Thailand Championship. It was a compilation of the top racing teams, mechanics, influencers,…

Bangkok Post

Nepal, Thailand and Buddhism

According to the lunar calendar, Sunday, May 15, was a full moon day, which coincides with the birthday, enlightenment day and passing away of Gautam Buddha. Therefore, it is the most important day for followers of Buddhism all over the world.

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First durian air shipment lands at Nanning airport

The first batch of durians exported by air from Thailand has arrived at Nanning Wuxu International Airport in Guangxi, China, following an effort to boost trade between the two countries by air.

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EEC Office banking on Japanese investors

The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office is keen to draw Japanese investment in electric vehicles, smart electronics, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, digital, smart farms, the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic model and smart cities over the next decade.

Bangkok Post

What to do with misbehaving monks?

Sunday marked Visakha Bucha Day which is the commemoration of the birth, enlightenment and death of the Lord Buddha. Buddhism is the largest religion in Thailand, but we cannot deny that faith in Buddhism has declined due to the inappropriate behaviour and misconduct of some monks.

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Post-pandemic healthcare

Health crises and emergencies such as Covid-19 have brought into sharp focus the critical need for preparedness. The unprecedented pandemic has led to a dynamically changing environment across the healthcare industry, posing challenges that call for innovative solutions.

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Vending machines the way forward

Vending machines have become a new distribution channel popular with Thai consumers as well as a novel tool for companies to launch a business as they generate good sales.

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Thailand wins SEA Games bronze after swim controversy

Olympic swimming hero Joseph Schooling had a first gold of this year's Southeast Asian Games dramatically snatched away when Singapore's sprint relay team were disqualified.

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Thais vie to open Asean health emergency hub

Thailand is vying to be the spot chosen for the new Asean Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases (ACPHEED), said Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Saturday.

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Phuket expects B1.8bn lift from 4-day holiday

PHUKET: The four-day holiday that began on Friday is expected to generate 1.8 billion baht in revenue from tourist spending in this island province, with 60% hotel occupancy expected, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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Thai firms head to Saudi for official trade mission

The Thai Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to lead business delegations to Saudi Arabia for the first time in 32 years from May 15-18 to restore trade and investment relations.

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Prayut meets with overseas Thais, shrugs off political concerns

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha disregarded calls for him to step down and said he is doing what's best for the country, in comments made on Thursday to overseas Thais during his visit to the United States.

Bangkok Post

Kingdom surge to fourth place

Thailand had picked up three more gold medals at the 31st SEA Games in Hanoi at press time on Friday to move up to fourth spot on the medals table.

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