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The different fuel prices in Thailand and other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) stem from the retail price structure in each country, a government spokesman said on Thurday.

Bangkok Post

The passion of Pasolini

Pier Paolo Pasolini was born in Bologna on March 5, 1922, and died in a violent, mysterious circumstance on the outskirts of Rome in November 1975. This year marks the centenary of the Italian poet's and filmmaker's birth, and this Sunday at 1pm, the Thai Film Archive will screen Pasolini's…

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Lamborghini Club Thailand rides for a good cause

Renazzo Motor, the sole dealer and after-sales service provider for Lamborghini automobiles in Thailand recently teamed up with Lamborghini Club Thailand to host the exclusive "Lamborghini Club Thailand Giorno CSR Trip" to Makutkiriwan School for the Blind (Khao Yai) in Nakhon Ratchasima.

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Inflation hits sentiment in Thai industry

The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to a seven-month low of 84.3 points in May amid economic uncertainties ranging from rising inflation to political conflicts overseas, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

Bangkok Post

Gogolook chooses Thailand to be its new regional hub

Gogolook, a Taiwan-based developer of call-filtering app Whoscall, has chosen Thailand as its Southeast Asia base as it sees an uptick in demand among users wanting to guard against call centre scams and online fraud through social media and the metaverse.

Bangkok Post

Enhancing entry process key to reinforcing revival

Bangkok Airways is anticipating faster tourism growth if Thailand is able to provide a smoother and more consistent entry process, particularly from the European market, which could help the firm beat its passenger target.

Bangkok Post

Asean/SE Asia and the cycles of history

The simmering geopolitical tensions between the United States and China and Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine have turned the tide of history back to its historical norm. It is easy to see the global stage today as full of tension, confrontation, and conflict in a recurrent fashion. But it is…

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How South-East Asian art sold in Australia passed through the hands of a suspected smuggler

New evidence uncovered by the ABC has linked Thai and Cambodian art works sold in Australia back to looted historic sites and a shady Bangkok dealer.

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Thailand Decriminalizes Marijuana Amid Warnings Not To Get Carried Away And Become 'Non-Productive'

Thailand became the first South-East Asian country to decriminalize marijuana on Thursday, reported CNN Travel.

Benzinga

Govt ready to scrap last of pandemic-era curbs on tourists

The government plans to end mandatory pre-travel registration for foreigners, rolling back the last of the pandemic-era curbs and betting on global visitors to power the economic recovery.

Bangkok Post

Thailand legalises growing cannabis and eases consumption rules

Thailand becomes the first Asian country to legalise growing cannabis and consuming it in food and drinks.

Al Jazeera

Goldman, Nomura see Thailand embarking on rate-hike cycle

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is set to raise rates from August to quell persistently high inflation, according to analysts, ending a three-year long easy monetary policy stance to shield the Covid-19 pandemic-hit economy.

Bangkok Post

Thailand legalises growing, consumption of marijuana

(This Jun.9 story corrects first paragraph to show smoking in public risks breaking the law - not that smoking is not allowed - and removes comment in 11th paragraph for clarity)

Reuters

Thailand Seeking to Profit From a Global Food Crisis

The war in Ukraine has highlighted weaknesses in Thailand’s policymaking and prompted cartel behavior … again.

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Phetchaburi hosts September puppet festival

Phetchaburi province is hosting Phetchaburi Harmony World Shadow Puppet Festival 2022 from Sept 9 to 11. The event will be organised by Harmony Puppet Thailand under the supervision of the Semathai Puppet Foundation in collaboration with the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau and Governor of Phetchaburi Nattawut Petchpromsorn.

The Independent UK

Thailand decriminalizes marijuana, but not the strong stuff

Marijuana cultivation and possession in Thailand has been decriminalized

Bangkok Post

Liver cancer detection system from Japan to debut

A world-leading system developed in Japan to detect liver cancer is to be introduced in Thailand, where the disease is a major health issue.

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Thailand Just Effectively Legalised Weed In Unrelated News I’m Taking Annual Leave Next Week

Thailand just became the first country in Asia to effectively legalise marijuana, basically doing a 180 on its previously tough stance.

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Swedes show way on paternity leave

Twelve Swedish firms in Thailand have pledged to give their male employees 30 days' paid paternity leave to promote gender equality in the working place and promote tighter family bonds.

Bangkok Post

Lazada, Shopee, JD Central rack up losses to gain users

Marred by intense competition and several promotional campaigns, the three major e-commerce operators in Thailand have racked up a combined 39 billion baht in operational losses over the past seven years, according to Creden Data, a data analytics service provider.

Bangkok Post

Thai solar panel manufacturers win US reprieve

Thai solar cell exports have a brighter outlook for at least two years after the Biden administration on Monday announced a two-year pause on imposing any new tariffs on such products made in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Vietnam.

Bangkok Post

South Korea beat Thailand in Asian U23 event

Thailand lost to South Korea 1-0 in a must-win match for the War Elephants in the AFC U23 Asian Cup in Uzbekistan on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Inflation fuels fears of foreign exit

Securities analysts expect foreign funds to exit the Thai stock market after inflation jumped to a 13-year high of 7.1% in May, with the Bank of Thailand having to deal with rising prices, potential interest rate hikes and an economic slowdown.

Bangkok Post

Unfair laws in tourism need overhaul

For the past two years, Thailand's tourism industry has been in a coma due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangkok Post

Outlook for durian exports remains bright

Thailand's durian export prospects remain promising, with export value expected to top 200 billion baht this year, outpacing other key cash crops such as rice, rubber and tapioca.

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