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Xi's maiden Thai visit yields 'positive dialogue'

Thailand and China have signed a number of agreements to strengthen cooperation in e-commerce, investment, science and technology.

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Prayut strengthens bilateral ties with prime ministers of NZ, Australia

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says closer bilateral ties with New Zealand will emphasise promoting stronger tourism between the countries.

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Govt bows to pressure on foreign land buyers

The cabinet yesterday approved a request by the Interior Ministry to withdraw a controversial bill on land ownership by foreigners, said official spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

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Final summit preparations being settled

Thailand is more than 90% ready to host the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok on Nov 18-19, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Monday.

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PM welcomes new US ambassador

Robert F Godec, the new United States ambassador, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday in a meeting that resulted in both sides agreeing to strengthen ties across various fields such as the economy, according to government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

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Exhibition to feature BCG model ahead of Apec summit

The government will hold an exhibition on Nov 14 to promote Thailand's bio-circular-green (BCG) economic model as a solution to climate change and a core strategy for sustainable economic growth, according to spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

Bangkok Post

Country poised to beat tourism target

Thailand is on course to surpass its target to attract 10 million foreign visitors this year as Malaysians and Indians lead the return of holidaymakers, even as zero-Covid rules keep most Chinese travellers at home.

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Cabinet approves changes to liquor regulations

The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Finance Ministry's amendment to ministerial regulations regarding the production of traditional liquor for non-commercial purposes and craft beer, ignoring the Move Forward Party's draft Progressive Liquor Bill.

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Curbs on small distillers to be eased

The cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft ministerial regulation to loosen curbs on liquor production by small-scale distillers.

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PM to attend Lao Friendship Bridge ceremony

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha will visit Laos for the foundation-laying ceremony of the fifth Friendship Bridge over the Mekong River on Friday.

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Cabinet backs expats owning land

The cabinet approved on Tuesday the Interior Ministry's proposal to allow foreigners to hold land ownership of up to one rai (roughly 0.16 hectares) for residential purposes, though critics warned the move may trigger land speculation by foreign investors.

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Wealthy foreigners given new pathway to buy land in Bangkok, Pattaya

The government has taken a major step toward giving foreigners the right to buy land for housing, as the country seeks to boost the economy by enticing more wealthy international investors.

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Halloween returns to Khao San Road

Halloween will make a spooky comeback to Khao San Road, with a costume party scheduled on Oct 31 to boost Bangkok's tourism industry as it recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Apec protest risk worries govt

The government has raised concerns about possible protests during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit, asking protesters to help preserve the country's image.

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New stimulus planned in effort to keep recovery rolling

The government is planning to roll out a number of measures as "New Year gifts" at the end of the year, including an extension of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme and the "Shop Dee Mee Khuen" tax rebate scheme.

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Tourism, consumption lead GDP growth

The economy is on course for continuous recovery driven by increasing tourism activities and active private consumption, with the growth rate expected to return to pre-Covid level by the end of this year or beginning of 2023, according to Anucha Burapachaisri, the government spokesman.

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Prayut calls urgent meeting on drug abuse, gun problems

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has called an urgent meeting on Wednesday to lay down measures to deal with drug abuse and gun violence, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Tuesday.

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Apec leaders' meet will be success: PM

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has given assurances the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit being hosted in Bangkok next month will go off without a hitch with many leaders already having accepted their invitations to attend, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri yesterday.

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Thai leader orders drug crackdown after preschool mass killing

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha ordered a clampdown on drugs and tighter enforcement of gun control rules, after a mass killing that left 37 people dead sparked calls for tougher policies.

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Thai PM orders tighter gun control, drugs crackdown after mass killing

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Monday ordered law enforcement agencies to tighten gun ownership rules and crack down on drug use following a mass killing by an ex-policeman at a daycare centre that left has the nation in shock.

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Prayut orders random drug searches after preschool mass killing

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered a clampdown on drugs and a greater focus on rehabilitating addicts, after a mass killing that left 37 people dead sparked calls for tougher policies.

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Royally sponsored rites for massacre victims begin

Religious ceremonies for all of the victims of the mass slayings in Nong Bua Lam Phu got under way on Saturday with sponsorship from His Majesty the King.

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Their Majesties to visit massacre victims

Their Majesties the King and Queen will visit victims of Thursday's preschool massacre in Nong Bua Lam Phu and Udon Thani provinces on Friday night, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said.

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Thailand third in 'best country' survey

Thailand was ranked third on the "Best Countries in the World" list, while Bangkok ranked second on the "Best Big Cities in the World" list, according to Condé Nast Traveler's Reader's Choice Awards 2022.

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Economy seen up 3.0 to 3.5% this year, says finance minister

The Thai economy is still expected to grow 3.0 to 3.5% in 2022, while a weak baht is helping exports, Finance minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Wednesday.

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