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Around 500,000 Indian tourists are expected to visit Thailand this year generating revenue of 24 billion baht, supported by the national carrier Thai Airways International after an air travel bubble (ATB) agreement was concluded in March.

Bangkok Post

China rumours raise tourism sector's hopes for bumper Q4

The tourism sector is upbeat about the Chinese market following hints emerging that outbound trips from the mainland might be allowed in the fourth quarter.

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Moody's affirms 'resilient' economy

Moody's Investors Service has affirmed Thailand's credit rating and maintained its outlook at stable, says Patricia Mongkhonvanit, director-general of the Public Debt Management Office.

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StanChart sees no rate hike until 2023

Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) expects the Bank of Thailand to start taking a hawkish stance on the policy rate in June, though an actual rate hike might have to wait until the second half of next year.

Bangkok Post

AIS introduces new report centre against spammers

Mobile giant Advanced Info Service (AIS) has launched Thailand's first free spam call report centre, aiming to protect customers from bad actors while simultaneously boosting its capabilities to investigate cyberthreats.

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Thailand Open boxing: Govind Sahani, Ananta Chopde strike gold for India; Panghal, Monika win silver

NEW DELHI: Indian boxer Govind Sahani (48kg) and Ananta Pralhad Chopde (54kg) struck gold at the Thailand Open in Phuket, notching up comprehensive wins in their respective bouts on Saturday.

The Times of India

Myanmar hands over 'most wanted' drug suspect

Myanmar police on Friday handed over one of Thailand’s most wanted drug suspects Thawatchai Aomchompoo, alias Bang Lai, to their Thai counterparts.

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Blockchain-Based Online Games Like Axie Infinity Continue To Hook Users Despite Risks

Blockchain-based online games like Axie Infinity, dubbed "play-to-earn," offer lucrative businesses amid the hype around NFTs and virtual worlds, Reuters reports. Axie Infinity allows users to buy virtual blob-like creatures with varying attributes like NFTs for tens of dollars to hundreds of thousands. Players can use the pets to earn money…

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Shane Warne's daughter shares heartbreaking tribute one month after his passing

Shane Warne tragically passed away last month at the age of 52 while on holiday in Koh Samui, Thailand

Daily Mirror

BOI joins BCCT Luncheon & Fireside Chat

Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) Secretary-General Ms. Duangjai Asawachintachit, joined the latest BCCT Luncheon & Fireside Chat on the topic of “Resilient Thailand: From Resiliency to Recovery and Beyond” organized by the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) at The St. Regis Bangkok on 30 March 2022. Opening remarks were…

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Malvika Bansod fails to clear Thai test, bows out of Korea Open

NAGPUR: India's fast-rising shuttler Malvika Bansod found Thailand's world No 10 and sixth seed Pornpawee Chochuwong too hot to handle in the second round of Korea Open Super 500 badminton tournament on Thursday.

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Upskilling Thailand’s human resources for the future of work

As the global value chain sends businesses and consumers worldwide scrambling to keep pace with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) by deploying deep technologies such as big data and analytics, A.I., and the industrial internet of things, Thailand is gearing up its human resources to meet the fast-evolving needs of…

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UN suspends Russia from human rights panel as Thailand, 57 others abstain

The United Nations General Assembly voted to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council over its conduct in Ukraine, although dozens of nations abstained despite the Ukrainian ambassador’s pleadings to defend “the innocent lives lost” in the two-month war.

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TAT eyes B656bn from domestic travel

Domestic tourism receipts for the first quarter this year are expected to tally 135 billion baht from 29.7 million trips, but the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is still aiming for 656 billion baht in revenue from the segment for the entire year.

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Levi Strauss decides to go it alone in Thailand

Levi Strauss & Co, the trademark owner of Levi's denim, has established its own operation in Thailand after a 25-year distribution contract with DKSH ended last month, allowing the brand to connect directly with Thai aficionados.

Bangkok Post

Industry sentiment on 2-year high

The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) rose to 89.2 points in March, the highest in 25 months, while the mood in April should be improved by the Songkran festival, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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Arkhom eyes stable budget spending

The government has not overspent its budget and is trying to reduce the budget deficit to maintain fiscal stability, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

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Thailand mulls easing Covid test rules for overseas visitors

Thailand will consider scrapping a mandatory real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test on arrival for foreign visitors as the country further relaxes its visa rules to attract tourists.

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Thailand BOI Approves Enhanced Measure to Boost EV Sector; Reports 110.7 Billion Baht in Investment Applications in Q1

In line with the Thai government’s policy to accelerate the growth of the domestic market for electric vehicles (EV) and help to quickly expand the related infrastructure, especially charging stations, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) today approved revised incentives and conditions for investments in that sector.

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Ratch to fund Indonesian expansion through investment by Egat

State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) will inject 11.25 billion baht into its subsidiary SET-listed Ratch Group Plc, Thailand's largest private power generation firm by capacity, to increase registered capital and expand investment in Indonesia, a populous country with high energy demand.

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Thai industries confidence at 2-year high as activity recovers

Thailand's industries sentiment in March reached a 25-month high, bolstered by a recovery in economic activity as Covid-19 restrictions were eased, an industries group said on Thursday.

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BoI approves enhanced incentives to boost EV use

Thailand has expanded incentives to boost the use of electric vehicles (EVs), the Board of Investment said on Thursday, as the country looks to preserve its status as a major Southeast Asian auto production hub.

The Hindu

Sindhu sails into quarters; Sen, Bansod out of Korea Open

Sindhu will next face familiar foe in Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan

The Independent UK

Despite risk of death, Thailand sends Myanmar refugees back

Thailand has sent thousands of people fleeing escalating violence by Myanmar’s military back home despite the risk to their lives, and despite international refugee laws that forbid the return of people to countries where their lives may be in danger

The Independent UK

Despite risk of death, Thailand sends Myanmar refugees back

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