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As Thailand's much-anticipated poll on May 14 heads into its homestretch, several clear trends and patterns are emerging to suggest that democratisation is making an inexorable comeback in this country, with positive implications for Southeast Asia and beyond. The immediate road ahead in Thai politics will likely still be bumpy,…

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Online voting registration heralded

Allowing eligible citizens to register for online voting in the upcoming general election is a good start as Thailand shuffles towards e-government, according to advisors.

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Taking care of talent

Despite economic headwinds, nearly six in 10 executives globally expect their businesses to post stable or high growth. Yet, when planning for the year, leaders in Asia are most concerned about the increasing cost of capital and debt, the tight labour market and competition for talent.

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Breaking barriers

Japan is known for many things, and its rich and robust culture attracts people from around the world. Besides food, movies and manga, the country also has a reputation for having one of the biggest pornographic and adult-toy industries in the world. While sex is a natural thing, Thailand is…

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Private sector highlights six-pronged strategy

The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) wants political parties competing in the general election to pay heed to its six-pronged strategy it believes should play a vital role in driving the economy over the next four years.

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Fruit exports to China to grow 10%

Fresh fruit exports to China are anticipated to increase by at least 10% this year based on better land transport flow as cross-border trade facilitation improves.

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Daughter of ousted Thai prime minister could win his old job

Opinion polls show Paetongtarn Shinawatra to be the heavy favorite to take the prime minister's post after Thailand's May 14 general election

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Biden likely to veto renewal of tariffs on Asean solar panels

WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Wednesday voted to repeal President Joe Biden’s suspension of tariffs on solar panels from four Southeast Asian countries including Thailand, a measure aimed at supporting the small domestic manufacturing industry.

Bangkok Post

Thailand ramps up shift to renewables

The fallout from the global energy crisis is pushing Thailand to accelerate its shift to renewables after dragging its feet for years, the latest country to embrace wind and solar in order to reduce dependence on imported fuel.

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‘Time for a new way’: Thais look for change as election nears

Analysts warn failure to honour the outcome could leave the country weak, divided and at risk of crisis.

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Swedish sports brand launches in Bangkok

Swedish sportswear brand Craft has entered the Thai market and opened its first flagship store in Bangkok.

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A new middle class and core industries

This article, after a few interruptions, is Part 3 of "Changing Thailand: The Series." It began with a prologue that presented an overview, emphasising that Thailand has been lagging behind its neighbours in terms of per-capita income growth.

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State lies hurt election integrity

Disinformation, in particular state-sponsored online disinformation, has emerged as the main disrupter of electoral integrity in Thailand.

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Industry urges drought measures

The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) plans to ask Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to brace for drought and possible water shortages that will affect businesses, causing them to increase the prices of goods again.

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Thai candidate resumes campaign 2 days after giving birth

The frontrunning candidate for prime minister of Thailand says she's eager to get back on the campaign trail just two days after giving birth

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Indian tourists back at pre-covid levels

CHON BURI: At least 600,000 Indian tourists are expected in Pattaya beach town this year, similar to before the pandemic, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)

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Thai PM candidate Paetongtarn to resume campaign after birth of child

One of Thailand's leading prime ministerial candidates Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Wednesday said she would next week resume campaigning after giving birth a few days ago, and remains confident of a landslide election win.

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GDP growth outlook maintained at 3.0-3.5%

Thailand's economy is expected to grow 3.0% to 3.5% this year, a leading joint business group said on Wednesday, unchanged from a previous forecast as the tourism sector gathers steam and exports remain weak.

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Headline CPI up 2.67%, slowest in 16 months

Thailand's headline inflation dropped to its lowest in 16 months in April, coming in close to expectations owing to lower energy and food prices and a high base in 2022, the Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday.

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Chaba Kaew ready for Singapore opener

Thailand women's football team coach Naruepol Kaenson has said the Chaba Kaew would have to be at their best in their opening Group B game of the 2023 SEA Games against Singapore on Wednesday afternoon.

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Analysing the push for sustainable jet fuel

Biodiesel, a mix of diesel and palm oil-derived methyl ester used by cars with internal combustion engines, as well as used cooking oil that previously was deemed useless are now vying to change the aviation industry. The two oils can be processed to make sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, a…

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'I still pinch myself': Elite dragon boaters gunning for gold in Thailand

'I get quite emotional to think that I'm paddling for this country'

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Thaksin talk of return still tantalises

Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's latest tweet reiterating his vow to return to Thailand soon after years of living in self-imposed exile has continued to draw mixed reactions from political parties.

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'Little ghosts' back to old tricks

The Royal Thai Police's Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) is stepping up efforts to investigate websites run by companies intent on duping Thais, known as "little ghosts", into working in South Korea illegally.

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Car sales expected to grow between April and May

Domestic car sales are expected to increase between April and May as automakers deliver cars to customers following enthusiastic bookings at the Bangkok International Motor Show, says Toyota Motor Thailand.

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