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Economy to expand with upside risks - central bank

The Bank of Thailand's (BoT) Monetary Policy Committee expected continued economic expansion with some upside risks as it raised the key interest rate last month for a sixth straight meeting, minutes of the meeting showed on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Asia’s gamblers cheer wave of legalisation

MACAU: In a sea change for the traditionally conservative region, some of the biggest tourism spots in Asia and the Middle East are moving toward building or allowing their first casinos, raising competitive pressure on existing hubs like Macau.

Bangkok Post

Prayut says Thaksin's plans to return are a police matter

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said plans by fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to return from self-exile to Thailand were not brought up during a meeting with the head of police on Monday.

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PM updated on nuclear fusion progress

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is pleased with the development of Thailand's Tokamak I (TT-1) nuclear fusion energy technology, saying it will play an important role in the country's sustainable energy aspirations.

Bangkok Post

'Overwhelming' response to help bring Kylee home from Thailand

"Australia has been so generous."

Newcastle Herald

Parsing the impact of the parched season

The effects of the El Niño weather pattern are becoming increasingly evident with the persistence of hot, dry weather and high temperatures despite the official start of the rainy season on May 22, as announced by the Meteorological Department.

Bangkok Post

CPN, EDC team up to develop data centre

Central Pattana Plc (CPN) is partnering with Evolution Data Centres (EDC) to develop a 34-megawatt data centre.

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Regional spending set to grow by 7%

Tech spending in Thailand and four other Southeast Asian economies is projected to grow 7% this year to approach US$47 billion, despite a number of challenges such as fragile post-pandemic supply chains, according to UK-based research and advisory firm Forrester.

Bangkok Post

Messages hidden in art

Nakhon Phanom airport was established during the Vietnam War to facilitate the transportation of supplies and troops for the US military. The airport served as a strategic location for the US Army to access Vietnam by flying over Laos which borders Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Thai ESG bond market set to increase funding

Funds mobilised by the issuance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) bonds in Thailand are expected to expand from the current outstanding value of more than 583 billion baht, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).

Bangkok Post

Conditional inclusivity just the first step

Earlier this month, the Bangkok Pride parade drew a slew of rights defenders and supporters -- LGBTQ activists, politicians, ambassadors, international organisations, and businessmen. It took place under a fresh political atmosphere given the recent victory of the pro-democracy parties in the May 14 election. If these parties are allowed…

Bangkok Post

Your M2 Ultra Mac Pro is a 'product of Thailand' but is still assembled in the USA, Apple says

Apple's 2023 Mac Pro has a new line of text in the small print that mentions Thailand, but why is that?

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Korou Singh Thingujam to lead India in AFC U-17 Asian Cup

NEW DELHI: Korou Singh Thingujam, a promising midfielder, was on Tuesday named the captain of the Indian team for the upcoming AFC U-17 Asian Cup in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Times of India

Myawaddy households struggle without power from Thailand

TAK: Ordinary households in Myawaddy have been hit hard by the decision to cut off the supply of electricity across the border from Thailand, but big Chinese investors are unaffected, their huge complexes brightly lit as usual at night.

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Thailand records 11.4m foreign tourists

Thailand received 11.4 million foreign tourist arrivals from January to June 11, and saw spending of 472 billion baht (US$13.67 billion), the Ministry of Tourism and Sports said in a statement on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Dengue cases this year pass 19,000

Thailand has seen an alarming rise in dengue fever cases, with more than 19,000 infections and 17 deaths recorded since Jan 1, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said.

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TCEB aids Phuket expo

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is in the process of convincing more countries to vote for Phuket in its bid to host Specialised Expo 2028, with the final presentation scheduled to take place next week.

Bangkok Post

FDI to fuel a China-Asean shared future

In 2013, President Xi Jinping announced an initiative for China to work with Asean countries for a 21st century Maritime Silk Road to build a closer China-Asean community with a shared future.

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EIS optimistic on economic prospects in H2

The Economic Intelligence Service (EIS), a research arm of the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), forecasts a better second half for the Thai economy, driven by increased tourism and domestic consumption, although the political instability would need to be monitored.

Bangkok Post

Zee Zee casts her spell over Bangkok

Marking the 150th anniversary of Sergei Rachmaninoff's birth, one of today's most exceptionally brilliant pianists recently visited Thailand to collaborate with the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra in a concert supported by B.Grimm.

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WP Energy revenue set to rise by 9.4%

WP Energy Plc, Thailand's second-largest liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) trader by sales volume, expects revenue to increase by 9.4% to 17 billion baht this year, up from 15.5 billion baht in 2022, though the government's LPG price subsidy is scheduled to expire at the end of this month.

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Youngsters to meet Shaw Prize winners

The inaugural Hong Kong Laureate forum will be held in November, with more than 20 Shaw Prize scientists set to exchange research and ideas with about 200 young scientists from 30 countries, including Thailand.

Irish Mirror

Irish teacher who died after falling from balcony in Thailand named as Cork man

Colm McCarthy was working in a local school in Bangkok

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2023 U.S. Women’s Open: Here’s a dozen noteworthy qualifiers for historic Pebble Beach, including celebrated amateurs and a very pregnant pro

Pebble Beach will host its first U.S. Women’s Open and 14th USGA championship in July.

Bangkok Post

Asia's food mecca

Every year, hungry travellers from Thailand and around the world visit Italy, the UK, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan to indulge in renowned dishes from these countries.

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