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Japanese, Thai artists join forces for BKK printmaking show

Twelve artists from Japan and Thailand are showcasing their printmaking works during the "12AP Thai And Japanese Printmaking Collaborative Exhibition", which is running at ARRA Gallery, until Aug 31.

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Medical studies in Grenada, West Indies: stepping stone to a rewarding career

Located on the Caribbean Island of Grenada in the West Indies, St. George’s University (SGU), has been making a name for itself as an international medical school, graduating doctors who have practiced their specialties all over the world.

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Get great deals at Cape & Kantary Hotels

Cape & Kantary Hotels with its 23 properties across Thailand announced participation in the "We Travel Together Phase 4" campaign where guests can make their reservation and stay at one of many hotels in popular locations such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Phangnga, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ayutthaya, Rayong, Surat Thani and…

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Crowd pleaser

The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra has for a very long time enjoyed the enthusiastic support of a sizeable, loyal local cohort of music aficionados who attend many (in a few cases, all) of each season's concerts as a significant part of their essential cultural experience. Following the latest outing by…

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Thai economic contraction beckons

Why does the Thai economy risk facing an economic contraction in the second half of this year? The answer is simple.

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Arkhom upbeat on Thai growth outlook of 3.5%

Thailand's economy could grow by 3.5% this year, depending on how the tourism and export sectors perform in the second half, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

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BoT keeps measured approach on monetary policy tactics

The Bank of Thailand plans to maintain a gradual approach to normalising monetary policy throughout this year, according to its chief.

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Thai PM, coup-maker and ballad composer, dealt setback by suspension

For eight years, nothing seemed to shake the hold on power for Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who first came to office in a 2014 coup and has survived a hotly disputed election, mass street protests and four no-confidence votes.

Reuters

Hong Konger 'kidnapped' in Thailand by SE Asia scam ring pleads for help

Anti-trafficking campaigners in Hong Kong played a harrowing recording on Wednesday of a resident testifying that he has been kidnapped and forced to work for online scam syndicates in Myanmar.

Bangkok Post

Explainer-How a Thai court suspended Prime Minister Prayuth

A decision by Thailand's Constitutional Court to suspend Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha from official duties on Wednesday was a blow to the former army chief who first came to power when he toppled an elected government in a 2014 coup.

Reuters

Elephant rips handler in half after heavy workload in extreme heat ‘drives it crazy’

Male elephant Pom Pam killed handler Supachai Wongfaed, 32, at a rubberwood plantation in Thailand's Phang Nga province, with police saying the animal went "crazy" in the heat

Daily Mirror

Thai court suspends PM Prayuth pending term limit review

Thailand's Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Wednesday after accepting a petition from an opposition party seeking his ousting on the grounds that he has held office for his full, legally mandated term.

Reuters

Thai court suspends PM from duties pending term limit review

Thailand's constitutional court on Wednesday suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha from official duties starting Aug 24 after it decided to hear a petition to review his legally mandated eight-year term limit.

Reuters

Court suspends Thailand’s PM Prayuth pending term limit review

Opponents say Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has reached his constitutional term limit and must step down.

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Cornell University And Thai Leaf Collaborate To Design New Hemp And CBD Strains In Thailand

Thai Leaf Biotechnology, a private company in the hemp industry, and Cornell University will collaborate in the design and development of new hemp strains that are high in CBD and adapted to Thailand’s weather. The initiative seeks to “upgrade the Thai hemp market,”

Bangkok Post

Thai pandemic centre gets nod

Thailand has been chosen by Asean members to establish an Asean Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases.

Bangkok Post

Survey: Healthcare ranks as top online activity

The top internet activity for Thais was receiving healthcare consulting and services, while Gen Y spent the most time -- 8 hours and 55 minutes a day -- on the internet compared with other generations, according to the latest survey by the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA).

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Cabinet approves B2.92bn EV subsidy package

The cabinet on Tuesday approved spending worth 2.92 billion baht to subsidise electric vehicle (EV) purchases, aiming to drive Thailand to become the region's EV production base and increase the competitiveness of its EV manufacturing industry.

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Phittayaporn sets up Ratchanok clash

Thailand's Phittayaporn Chaiwan defeated Taiwan's Pai Yu-po 21-18, 21-13 in the opening round of the BWF World Championships in Tokyo on Tuesday.

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Parsing the minimum wage hike debate

As Thai workers feel the pinch of soaring living expenses, the government has announced plans to raise the daily minimum wage by October to help alleviate the burden. However, some analysts argue the key to raising the quality of the Thai workforce lies in productivity.

Bangkok Post

TikTok optimistic on prospects for growth

Short-video platform TikTok is expecting strong growth in Thailand where the "shoppertainment" market is forecast to jump to US$12.4 billion by 2025, up from $3.4 billion this year.

Bangkok Post

Art auction benefits Thailand's needy jumbos

Dozens of paintings by elephants will go under the hammer to raise funds for needy elephants in Thailand, at the Auditorium, 5th floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan intersection, on Sunday, from 4-8pm.

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Foreign film crews given a reminder

The Tourism Department has vowed to punish illegal foreign film crews after members of a production team from China working on a pornographic film were arrested earlier this month.

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ASPS increases 2022 profit forecast for listed Thai firms

Asia Plus Securities (ASPS) has upgraded its profit forecast for listed companies in 2022 to 1.13 trillion baht as it is expecting Thailand's economic growth rate will continue to expand in the second half.

The Independent UK

Thai protesters say PM reaches term limit, must step down

Protesters have gathered in Thailand's capital to call for Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to step down, saying he has exceeding his constitutional term limit

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