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Before I start talking economic jargon filled with figures, let me explain Thailand's economic situation in plain language.

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Enter a Thai magical forest in Paris

Thai artist Verapat Sitipol takes inspiration from Mother Nature and the environment he grew up in for his art. Marking his European debut at the Parisian gallery, Over The Influence, Verapat’s solo “Magical Forest” is his second show with the gallery, having exhibited with them in Bangkok in January 2022.

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Steel makers wary of Russian product dumping

Thai steel manufacturers are worried about an influx of cheap steel products from Russia into Thai and Asean markets, following sanctions on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.

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Clean energy key to Thai climate goals

Thailand has vowed to reach net-zero emissions by 2065, but without taking action against its biggest polluter -- the energy sector -- its promise will fall flat.

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Mainland buyers seek quick move amid zero-Covid fears

Ready-to-move-in condos in Thailand are attracting Chinese buyers as the majority of them want to speed up relocation to the country due to concerns over the future of Beijing's zero-Covid policy.

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Anti-Tatmadaw protests in Bangkok

Myanmar protesters are calling on the Thai government to support them and the National Unity Government (NUG) of Myanmar in restoring true democracy and overthrowing the Tatmadaw.

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Country's fuel usage up 13.5% in 2022

Thai fuel consumption rose by 13.5% last year, driven by the easing of the Covid-19 pandemic, full reopening of the country and economic recovery, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).

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Department poised to kick off FTA talks with EU

Thailand has set its sights on kicking off free trade agreement (FTA) talks with the European Union (EU) this year and accelerating the conclusion of negotiations regarding planned FTAs with the European Free Trade Association (Efta), Canada, Turkey and Sri Lanka, according to the chief of the Trade Negotiations Department.

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5th Thai-Lao bridge opens next year

The fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is set to open early next year which should help boost Bueng Kan's economic prospects, says the government.

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China-Laos-Thailand rail link plans up for talks

Thailand and Laos are in talks about the potential of a China-Laos-Thailand railway link which could reduce cargo transport costs by 30%-50% in three to five years, said the Department of Rail Transport (DRT) on Saturday.

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BoT hikes interest rate for 4th time

The Bank of Thailand yesterday raised its policy interest rate by 0.25 percentage points for a fourth consecutive time in an attempt to contain high inflation.

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Thai-EU deal edges closer as Jurin flies in

Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit will lead Thailand's trade negotiating team to Brussels on Wednesday to rev up negotiations on a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the EU, with the joint political will likely to be agreed upon and announced during the two-day official visit.

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Hunger-striking activists in hospital

Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) has renewed its call for an end to arbitrary detention and judicial harassment of political activists, as a prison hunger strike by two of those activists enters its fourth day.

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End jobs for 'Thais only'

There are quite a few laws and regulations in Thailand that are outdated, if not irrelevant. Among them is the law governing what types of jobs are reserved for Thais only.

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JPMorgan’s top pick in Asean is Thai stocks on tourism outlook

A better-than-expected upswing in tourism from China’s re-opening and the likely fillip to domestic consumption make Thai stocks the top pick for JPMorgan Chase & Co in Southeast Asia.

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US-China tech war likely to intensify

Thai entrepreneurs are being urged to closely monitor the US-China technology war as it is expected to intensify this year, warns the Commerce Ministry's planning unit.

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Thai brokerages upbeat on H1 for local markets

China's reopening, continued inflows of foreign funds, and anticipated spending for Thailand's national election scheduled for early May should put the Thai stock market in the spotlight in the first half this year, according to analysts.

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Corporate bonds again to exceed B1tn tally

The Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA) expects the value of corporate bonds to remain elevated this year as corporates look to lock in financial costs as interest rates rise.

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ID soon required to buy cannabis

Thai nationals seeking to purchase cannabis buds will soon have to show their ID cards, with sales information recorded on a government database.

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British pensioner, 71, shot dead riding scooter in Thailand

Neil Lewis Roger was found by a passerby with four bullet wounds in his back

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From Thai-Burma railway to Sandakan, WWII history buff unearths stories of Australian POWs

A South Australian businessman digs into why prisoners from his region died at a far higher rate at the hands of their Japanese captors and discovers little-known tales in the process.

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Climate project wraps up after five years

The five-year Thai-German Climate Programme (TGCP) has supported Thailand in strengthening its foundation for ambitious climate action, according to a recent panel.

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NBTC targets Thai-Korean TV cooperation

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is pushing for cooperation between South Korean broadcasters and Thai television operators to elevate the potential of Thai TV programmes in the long term and promote soft power abroad.

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Tourism stocks surge as China removes travel curbs

Thai tourism stocks soared yesterday on news that Beijing is lifting travel curbs earlier than expected, boosting hopes that Thailand's tourism sector, trade and spending would recover much faster than the previous forecast.

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Rolling with the punches

This year has been packed with events that highlighted both progress and setbacks — unavoidable realities in the world of business. The year posed challenges for the government and businesses seeking new opportunities post-pandemic, sparked hope among car makers that are anticipating growth of the electric vehicle industry in Thailand,…

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