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As we mark World No Tobacco Day today, it is imperative that we reflect on this year's theme: "We need food, not tobacco." While smoking continues to pose a significant public health threat in Thailand, we must also recognise the adverse impact of tobacco cultivation on tobacco farmers, food security…

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A spectacular tour

The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra made a triumphant return to Thailand last week after their whistle-stop tour of Europe, with three concerts in three cities in different countries, all in five days.

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Thai online marketplaces finally move into profit

Thailand's e-marketplace players are shifting to profitability after almost a decade of losses, attributed to cautious spending, operating adjustments and increasing service fees.

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Talk on influencer marketing at Sukhothai Hotel in BKK

Skal International Bangkok is holding a business luncheon talk on "How Influencers Marketing And Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) Can Help Thailand's Tourism Business", at Sukhothai Hotel, Sathon Road, on June 13.

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VAT refunds surge after reopening

Tourist tax refunds have skyrocketed since Thailand fully reopened in June last year, according to Revenue Department director-general Lavaron Sangsnit.

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New depositary receipts launched in Thai-Singapore venture

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Singapore Exchange (SGX) jointly launched trading of three depositary receipts (DRs) of listed Thai companies on the SGX yesterday, in a venture that lets investors access listed securities of both bourses through trading in their home markets.

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New government urged to avoid excessive spending

The stock market will be gripped by panic if the new government is "addicted to budget deficits", raising doubts about fiscal sustainability, says Kiatnakin Phatra Securities (KKP).

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Indian juniors fight turf woes as they take on Korea in semis

KOLKATA: It’s been an eventful journey for the Indian hockey team in the Men’s Junior Asia Cup so far. While they beat Chinese Taipei 18-0 and Thailand 17-0, they earned a hard-fought 3-1 win against Japan and were held to 1-1 draw by Pakistan.

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Sameer Verma, Kiran George, Ashmita Chaliha progress to main draw of Thailand Open

NEW DELHI: Indian shuttlers Sameer Verma, Kiran George, and Ashmita Chaliha showcased impressive performances in the qualifying round of the Thailand Open Super 500 badminton tournament in Bangkok as they secured straight-game victories over their respective opponents to advance to the main draw of the singles event.

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Chevron, PTTEP granted licences in Gulf

The Department of Mineral Fuels has awarded petroleum exploration and production licences to Chevron Offshore Thailand and PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP), as part of efforts to increase gas supply from the Gulf of Thailand and reduce power bills over the long term.

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Great Wall plans $30m local battery venture

China’s Great Wall Motor is finalising plans to invest up to $30 million to set up a new battery pack assembly plant in Thailand, where it will start making a compact electric car next year, according to a company executive.

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Thailand Open: Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag lead charge

After HS Prannoy gave India a winning start to the South East Asian leg by emerging triumphant in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, the team arrived in Bangkok on Monday for the Thailand Open BWF Super-500 Tournament. Prannoy skipped Thailand and is expected to compete in Singapore and Indonesia tournaments next…

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China's largest EV maker eyes SE Asia dominance

BYD Co, China's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, has begun to penetrate the Southeast Asian market to challenge the stronghold held by Japanese automakers in the region.

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Singapore starts trading in Thai depositary receipts

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) on Tuesday started trading in depositary receipts (DR) of three securities listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).

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KRAC Aims to Create Anti-Corruption “Ecosystem” in Thailand

The National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) has joined hands with Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Economics in establishing the Knowledge Hub for Regional Anti-Corruption and Good Governance Collaboration (KRAC) for the goal of creating Thailand’s anti-corruption ecosystem by translating academic knowledge into actions and fostering networks for international cooperation.

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Kingdom ready to face champions Italy

The Thai women are ready for a tough assignment against defending champions Italy in their opening match in the Volleyball Nations League in Turkey on Tuesday.

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Exhibit honours Thai role models

A list of 100 role models honoured for their inspiring innovations to change the world sustainably is presented in an online exhibition titled "100 Faces Of Thailand's Innovation Inspirers 3".

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BoT urges upgrade of Thailand's durian production

Thailand needs to improve its durian production to remain the top exporter amid tougher competition over the next five years, according to a Bank of Thailand report.

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Catch women's volleyball live in Bangkok

Top-tier international women's volleyball is returning to Bangkok with eight of the world's most exciting and highly-ranked teams in the Sponsor Women's Volleyball Nations League Thailand 2023 Pool Phase – Round 3, which will take place at Indoor Stadium Huamak, Ramkhamhaeng Road, from June 27 to July 2.

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Grab Thailand to break even before Q4

Grab Thailand, the local operation of the Southeast Asian super application, plans to break even before the fourth quarter as it sees itself on a path to group profitability through its "One Grab" synergy.

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Dengue fever cases to rise next month

The number of dengue fever cases is expected to rise next month as Thailand enters the rainy season, with 16,650 cases and 17 deaths reported since Jan 1, the Public Health Ministry warned on Monday.

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Efforts to help parts producers evolve

The Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) plans to equip Thai auto parts producers with electric vehicle (EV) technology know-how as part of measures to help them better compete with Chinese firms that are expanding their EV-related businesses in Thailand.

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Imagining Thai diplomacy under MFP

With the winners of the recent election headed by the Move Forward Party still working to form the next government, it is too early to predict the outcome of the political manoeuvring by its potential coalition partners. If everything goes as planned, it will be the first liberal government in…

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Progress through decentralisation

The results of the latest general election have indicated a clear direction that most citizens would like the country to go. However, because of the entrenched power structure, the effort by a coalition of opposition parties to form a new government that could radically transform Thailand may be futile. The…

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Human rights need priority

Apolice investigation into the killing of a Lao exiled political activist in Ubon Ratchathani province on May 17 is moving quietly.

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