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Thailand's Move Forward says coalition partners need not support amending royal insult law

Thailand's progressive Move Forward party on Friday said potential coalition partners need not support its controversial stance on amending the royal insult law, as it seeks to win the backing of other parties to form a government.

Reuters

Indonesia has strode ahead in digital banking: how can Thailand do the same?

Digital banking is at a crossroads in Thailand. A small but not insignificant part of Thailand’s population is underserved by banks—as of 2021, research shows that banking penetration stands at 85 percent. Digital adoption in Thailand is high, with smartphones seeing 106 percent penetration and digital banking being used by…

Bangkok Post

Flights from China surge 98%, says Aerothai

The number of flights between China and Thailand continues to increase but remains below the pre-pandemic level, according to Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) Co Ltd president Nopasit Chakpitak.

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Coalition talks spook markets amid split over LM

Thailand’s pro-democracy parties faced built-in obstacles to forming a government even before a historic win in Sunday’s general election. Now that resistance is starting to take shape, making investors wary of a protracted political uncertainty.

Bangkok Post

‘We’re starting a new era’: Thailand’s giant-killing MP Ice on her election upset

Rukchanok Srinork is a former pro-democracy activist who joined street protests against the military establishment

The Guardian - UK

Border troops forge closer bonds through sports event

Border security forces from Thailand, Cambodia and Laos have kicked off what is being billed as the first sporting event between them aimed at forging closer military ties.

Bangkok Post

Cybersecurity key to enhancing trust

With cyber-attacks becoming more frequent, sophisticated and severe globally, foreign investors now more than ever are seeking countries with strong cybersecurity frameworks to ensure the safety of their investments.

Bangkok Post

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Honor in drive to grow Thai market share

Chinese smartphone maker Honor is aiming to become a top three player in the Thai market within three years via heavy marketing investments and related activities.

Bangkok Post

Austria eager to draw more Thai visitors

Prospective tourists from Thailand are a primary target within Southeast Asia for the Austrian National Tourism Office (ANTO), bolstered by improved flight frequency, which is set to recover to 50% of the level reached in 2019.

Bangkok Post

Be a good sport

Re: "Pride of the nation", (Editorial, May 18).

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Charter a straitjacket on democracy

The military-appointed constitution drafting committee that was set up after the coup in 2014 surely knew what it was doing. It crafted a charter in 2017 that now acts as a straitjacket on Thailand's democratic outcome from the general election last Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Abdulla takes triple jump gold, promises bigger things next month

Abdulla Aboobacker and Jyothi Yarraji won the men’s triple jump and women’s 200m gold respectively in the 26th National Federation Cup athletics championships and made the grade for the Asians to be held in Thailand, here on Thursday.

The Hindu

Tasco forecasts 8.3% gain in asphalt sales

Tipco Asphalt Plc (Tasco), Thailand's largest asphalt producer, expects its sales to grow by 8.3% this year to 1.3 million tonnes despite a global economic slowdown and possible delay in state spending related to the lengthy process required to set up a new government.

Bangkok Post

Leader of Thai opposition party that won election announces 8-party coalition plan to take power

The leader of the progressive opposition party that won a stunning victory in Thailand’s national election says eight parties have agreed to form a coalition government with him as prime minister

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Tourist plunges down open manhole in Sin City before getting lost in the sewer

Johnathan Vaimaona, 36, roamed the underground sewage system crying out for help for 'what felt like days' before finally hearing voices coming from above in Pattaya, Thailand

The News Lens

Thailand: Opposition Parties Meet for Tricky Coalition Talks

In closed-door negotiations, the liberal Move Forward Party and five other parties might struggle for consensus among each other on some issues, including Thailand’s strict lese majeste law.

Reuters

Thailand's Move Forward confident it can muster support to form government

The leader of the progressive Move Forward Party that delivered a surprise victory in Thailand's election said on Thursday he was confident he could muster additional support from rivals to back his alliance and form a stable government.

Bangkok Post

Future Energy Asia & Future Mobility Asia launch in Bangkok

DR. VEERAPAT KIATFUENGFOO DEPUTY PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTER OF ENERGY, KINGDOM OF THAILAND INAUGURATES FUTURE ENERGY ASIA AND FUTURE MOBILITY ASIA IN BANGKOK.

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Tourism to limit economic pain as new government awaited

Thailand has not been spared the political uncertainty that usually comes with elections, yet foreign tourists returning by the millions this year are counted on to help shield Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy.

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Thai FA apologises for final brawls

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said yesterday that it was investigating "acts of violence" after two mass brawls and four red cards marred the men's final of the SEA Games in Cambodia.

Bangkok Post

New govt faces 4 economic time bombs

The election result is already out and Thailand is heading for a big policy change. As the party with most seats, the Move Forward Party will form the government. The second place-getter -- the Pheu Thai Party -- has agreed to be in the coalition. These two parties, however, have…

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WHAUP awarded B2.9bn water supply contracts

SET-listed WHA Utilities and Power (WHAUP), which provides utilities under WHA Corp, Thailand's biggest industrial land developer and operator, has secured two contracts worth 2.9 billion baht to supply "premium clarified water" to solar panel and rubber glove manufacturers, in a move to sell more value-added products.

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Duni preps B300m to double capacity

Duni (Thailand) Co, a Thai-Swedish paper napkin manufacturer, plans to spend 300 million baht to double its production capacity at its Asia manufacturing base in Samut Prakan, aiming to capitalise on a rebound in demand in the HoReCa (hotel, restaurant and catering) market.

Bangkok Post

Department eager to push free trade negotiations

Thailand wants to increase free trade agreements (FTAs) to cover 80% of its global trade, spanning more than 50 countries, by 2027.

Bangkok Post

Autodesk software to assist EV industry

American software developer Autodesk Inc aims to market new software utilising artificial intelligence technology in Thailand to benefit from the growing electric vehicle (EV) industry.

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