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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.

Bangkok Post · Jan 20, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

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.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2022

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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.

Bangkok Post · Jan 20, 2022

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.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Jan 19, 2022

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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).

Bangkok Post · Jan 19, 2022

Bangkok's fragility examined through art

The "Bangkok Bang-Krob: Bangkok Through Crusty Frames" mixed-media show by art and musical group Pink Sky Orcas offers a reflection on the diverse perspectives of Thailand's capital city. The show is part of the Performative Art Project #10 (P.A.P. #10) and will be performed at the Bangkok Art and Culture…

Bangkok Post · Jan 19, 2022

Thailand's population: 66,171,439

The official population of Thailand as of Dec 31, 2021 was 66,171,439, according to an announcement of the central domicile registration office published in the Royal Gazette on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Jan 19, 2022

Thais to compete in Winter Olympics under national flag

Four Thai athletes will be able to compete in the Winter Olympics in Beijing in February and fly the national flag, despite the ban imposed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada).

Bangkok Post · Jan 19, 2022

SAIC Motor-CP eyes new EV battery factory

Thai-Chinese joint venture SAIC Motor-CP, the manufacturer and distributor of MG cars, plans to spend 2.5 billion baht developing a factory to produce batteries for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and start making BEVs domestically next year.

Bangkok Post · Jan 18, 2022

2022 Women's Asian Cup: Five stories to watch as Matildas embark on title charge

While the Matildas will absorb most of Australia's attention during the Women's Asian Cup, there will be a number of other fascinating storylines unfolding.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2022

UN seeks Thailand’s help to halt Myanmar crisis deterioration

Discord within ASEAN over how to deal with Myanmar is delaying a crucial meeting of the region’s foreign ministers.

Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2022

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Bangkok Post · Jan 18, 2022

Influential Brands and Neo Target celebrate Champions of Business Excellence at the 2021 ASIA CEO SUMMIT & AWARD CEREMONY

Influential Brands and its Thailand partner Neo Target revealed in Thailand, 17 Top brands and Outstanding brands and 8 Top CEOs and Outstanding Leaders who are leading their organizations to greater heights despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangkok Post · Jan 18, 2022

Baht gains on quarantine-free travel hopes

Thailand's baht rose on Tuesday on hopes that the tourism-reliant country waives quarantine for vaccinated visitors again, while its emerging market peers gained on a US dollar unperturbed by a rise in Treasury yields.

Bangkok Post · Jan 18, 2022

“Blue Finance” by Thai Union: Delectable Seafood with Sustainability

Established in 1977, Thai Union Group PCL began as a canned seafood manufacturer in Mahachai, Samut Sakorn. Today, Thai Union is a global seafood leader and one of the world’s largest canned tuna manufacturers, as seen by its $4.2 billion in revenue in 2020 and its 40,000-strong workforce committed to…

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2022

France reports nearly half a million new cases, a record increase; Italy records 228,179 daily infections – as it happened

France registers 464,769 new Covid-19 infections over the last 24 hours; Italy’s cases jump from 83,403 a day earlier

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Bangkok Post · Jan 17, 2022

Thailand 16th among Google removal rank

Thailand has made 1,147 requests for Google to take down content since 2011 with 95.2% related to government criticism -- the highest rate in the world.

Bangkok Post · Jan 17, 2022

Mitr Phol invests in food tech startup Meat Avatar

Mitr Phol Group, Asia's largest sugar producer, has made a new investment in Meat Avatar Co, a food technology startup, as it diversifies into the plant-based meat business to catch the trend in future food in Thailand and overseas.

Bangkok Post · Jan 17, 2022

Looking ahead toward Apec 2022

As the new year begins, it is high time to look back at the past year's achievements and, at the same time, to look ahead towards the next. If the Covid-19 pandemic which began in late 2019 and early 2020 took the world by surprise, and 2021 proved to be…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2022

Two Saudi Skiers Make History by Qualifying for Winter Olympics

Saudi skiers Salman Al-Howaish and Fayik Abdi have qualified to compete in Alpine skiing races at next month's Beijing Games, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The giant slalom has attracted competitors from countries with no medal winning record in the sport, such as violinist Vanessa Mae who competed for…

Reuters · Jan 17, 2022

U.N. envoy seeks Thai help to halt deterioration of Myanmar crisis

A United Nations envoy on Monday called on Thailand's support to prevent a deterioration in the crisis in neighbouring Myanmar and welcomed assurances that refugees fleeing military operations would be protected by the Thai government.

Bangkok Post · Jan 17, 2022

Prayut: No forced return for Myanmar refugees

Thailand will not push back refugees fleeing the violence in Myanmar, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Jan 17, 2022

Binance ties up with Gulf Energy Development on Thai Crypto Exchange

Binance Holdings Ltd reached an agreement with billionaire Sarath Ratanavadi’s Gulf Energy Development Plc to study a digital asset exchange in Thailand.

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