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Last year was a rough one for cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin, the largest digital asset in the world, lost nearly 65% of its market value.

Bangkok Post

10m foreign tourists since January: govt

Thailand has welcomed almost 10 million foreign tourists since January, generating about 391 billion baht in revenue. The government expects the number of Chinese tourists to reach 7 million this year.

Bangkok Post

Rethink how we tackle gambling

Addiction to gambling -- a quiet, subtle affliction -- has long been a festering issue in Thailand. In pursuit of a quick fortune, many end up trapped in the vicious grip of gambling. Despite strict laws, gambling remains a rampant problem affecting multiple facets of society.

Bangkok Post

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Dog stabbed on streets of Thailand was rescued - and then nearly died in UK

At one point vets feared he wouldn't make it

Wales Online

Brit backpacker rescues stabbed dog from Thailand streets - but pooch nearly dies in UK

Holly Sawyer adored mixed breed pooch Charlie-Peters so much during a backpacking trip in Thailand that she adopted him, but nearly lost him in March due to a liver problem

Daily Mirror

Northeast pleased with MFP-led coalition - survey

A majority of people in northeastern Thailand are satisfied with the formula for the formation of a coalition government led by Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat, according to a survey by E-Saan Poll.

Bangkok Post

Foreign tourists hit 9.47 million, driven by Asian tourists

Thailand has welcomed 9.47 million foreign tourists so far this year, generating about 391 billion baht (US$11 billion) of revenue, according to government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.

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Is Thailand at a turning point after Move Forward party's election win?

Driven by young voters, the progressive Move Forward party came out on top in Sunday's elections as Thais delivered a stunning rebuke to the military-backed government that has been in power for nearly a decade. But Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat now faces a difficult path to becoming prime minister.…

France 24

Family offer £200 reward to 'detain teen on sight' after he went missing in Thailand

Ryan White arrived in Bangkok, the Thai capital on Friday, May 12 but lost contact with his relatives. The 17-year-old's family are worried for his wellbeing

Daily Mirror

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

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‘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

Bangkok Post

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

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.

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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

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

Be a good sport

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

The Hindu

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

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

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