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MUMBAI: The Thai women’s football team face an uphill climb after a 1-0 loss to the Philippines in their opening match of the AFC Women’s Asia Cup 2022 on Friday in Mumbai.

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Two oil majors to exit Myanmar

The oil majors TotalEnergies and Chevron Corp, partners in a major gas project in Myanmar, have decided to withdraw from the country, they said on Friday, citing the worsening humanitarian situation following last year’s coup.

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December exports top forecast, 2022 exports seen up 3-4%

Thailand's exports rose more than expected in December from a year earlier, with full-2021 growth coming at 17.1%, the highest in 11 years, helped by stronger global demand and a weak baht, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said on Friday.

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Hua Hin, Cha-am to be 'Wellness Sandbox'

The Tourism Authority's proposal to promote Hua Hin and Cha-am as Thailand's "Wellness Sandbox", targeting health-conscious tourists, has received backing from the government's Centre for Economic Situation Administration.

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Nippon Steel to buy Thai steelmakers in deal worth up to $763m

TOKYO: Japan's biggest steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp will buy two electric arc furnace steelmakers in Thailand in a deal worth up to $763 million, it said on Friday, as it seeks to cut its reliance on blast furnaces that use coking coal and emit carbon dioxide.

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Covid live: Ireland to lift almost all curbs from 6am on Saturday; France reports 400,851 new cases — as it happened

Ireland’s premier Micheál Martin says ‘we have weathered the Omicron storm’; France reports 400,851 daily cases and 233 Covid-linked hospital deaths

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IEAT slashes expenses to lure investors

The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is trying to attract more investors to its four industrial estates by waiving or reducing their expenses, as part of efforts to stimulate domestic investments and drive steady growth this year.

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Chaba Kaew confident ahead of opener

Thailand coach Miyo Okamoto is confident the Chaba Kaew will qualify for their third straight Fifa Women's World Cup.

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Apec session to focus on carbon credits, tax

The carbon tax and carbon credit markets will be major topics of discussion at the finance ministers' meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Thailand this year, says Fiscal Policy Office adviser Warotai Kosolpisitkul.

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Make your home sustainable with Not Too Virgin

For environmentally-conscious art lovers, Not Too Virgin Design Lab is offering a sustainable and innovative lifestyle by creating custom-made furniture from recycled plastic slabs from Thailand and the alternative material Jesmonite from the United Kingdom.

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Japan's post-Covid regional dilemma

Among the major powers that are moving forward with an eye on the post-pandemic era, when Covid-19 will eventually become an endemic with flu-like manageability, Japan is second to none. The visit last week by its minister of economy, trade, and industry (METI), Koichi Hagiuda, made front-page news in Bangkok,…

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NGO bill problematic

Seksakol Atthawong, an aide to the prime minister, is having a field day at work. His online campaign to gather 1 million signatures to expel Amnesty International (AI) -- the international rights advocacy group -- has gathered momentum.

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B1.49tn plan for transport infrastructure

The government has unveiled a plan to invest in various megaprojects worth an estimated 1.49 trillion baht this year, to improve Thailand's land, sea and air connectivity.

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Defeating the odds

During the 49th International Emmy Awards -- held in New York City and broadcast around the globe last November -- there was surprise mixed with excitement on the face of Pailin Wedel, a Thai-American director whose film Hope Frozen: A Quest To Live Twice won the Best Documentary category. The…

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Ain't no party like a Lambo party

Customers and members of the Lamborghini Club Thailand walked the red carpet at the glitzy "Lamborghini Night" party to celebrate the Year of the Tiger. President Panumes Jongkolrattanaporn and CEO Apichat Leenutaphong of Renazzo Motor, Thailand's only dealer and after-sales service provider for Lamborghini vehicles, hosted the event in the…

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Thai health ministry proposes easing rules on cannabis use

Thailand, which in 2020 became the first Southeast Asian nation to decriminalize the production and use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, is moving to further loosen regulations on the drug

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Thailand travel rules to ease with quarantine-free holidays back from next month

Thailand travel rules are set to be eased next month with quarantine-free travel available once again meaning Brits can head on Thailand holidays once more

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Thailand plans B1.4 trillion infrastructure investment

Thailand plans new infrastructure projects worth 1.4 trillion baht (US$42.55 billion) this year, which are expected to create 154,000 new jobs, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said on Thursday.

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Thailand loosens entry restrictions as omicron worries ease

Thailand will ease entry requirements for vaccinated visitors from all countries next month as concerns about the omicron variant of the coronavirus decline

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Cracks in Thai PM's chaotic coalition as major party expels lawmakers

A split in one of the biggest parties of Thailand's ruling coalition has led to the expulsion of 21 lawmakers, its deputy leader said on Thursday, in a sign of cracks widening in Prayuth Chan-ocha chaotic administration.

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Test & Go quarantine-free entry to resume Feb 1

Thailand will resume the 'Test & Go' quarantine waiver for vaccinated arrivals from Feb 1, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said on Thursday, in response to slowing coronavirus infections.

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Thailand to resume quarantine waiver for arrivals from February

Thailand will resume its 'Test Go' quarantine waiver for vaccinated arrivals from Feb. 1, its coronavirus task force said on Thursday, in response to slowing COVID-19 infections.

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France to ease restrictions; Austrian parliament approves mandatory vaccination – as it happened

French PM says from February work from home guidance will be changed and nightclubs reopen; Austria will have Europe’s first universal jabs mandate

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FTI suggests oil price surge will hit recovery

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is worried global oil prices may soar to US$100 a barrel, threatening to worsen the inflation rate and economic recovery, now struggling against the impact of Covid-19 in Thailand.

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PTC readies IPO amid rail expansion plan

Premier Tank Corporation Plc (PTC) is preparing to be the first fuel tank storage provider in Thailand to raise funds on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI).

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