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Thai netizens have come out against the purchase of live broadcasting rights for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, to be hosted by Cambodia in May, following reports Thailand needs to fork out 28 million baht to air the event.

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Securing its future with diversification

After 85 years of building its business in Thailand, the Hong Kong-based life insurance firm AIA is pursuing portfolio diversification here to capture future potential and achieve sustainable growth.

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Asia follows Wall Street down, SET falls below 1,600

RECAP: Asian shares slumped on Friday, with the SET closing below 1,600 points, following a sharp decline on Wall Street amid concern that pockets of trouble in the US banking sector could portend broader dangers.

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SET contending with myriad negative factors

The SET index was hit by round after round of negative news in February. The index declined 49.11 points to end the month at 1,622.35, its lowest close for the month. Average trading volume fell 7.3% from January to 63.2 billion baht as sentiment weakened.

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Govt crows as foreign cash rolls in

Nearly 3,000 foreigners have applied for long-term resident (LTR) visas and about 500 regional headquarter projects have obtained promotional privileges from the state, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said yesterday.

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Bleak economic view for Asia

Thailand and China are among the lone bright spots in Asia, projected to have higher real GDP growth this year even as the rest of the region is battered by unfavourable global economic conditions and geopolitical tensions, according to global trade insurer Atradius.

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Accor expects revenue to rebound this year

Accor has secured 21 properties in its pipeline for its five-year plan in Thailand, predicting revenue per available room (RevPar) this year for most of its hotels to exceed the level recorded in 2019, propelled by an estimated 25 million foreign arrivals.

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Man jailed for two years in Thailand for selling rubber duck calendars

A Thai court has sentenced a 26-year-old man to two years in jail for selling satirical calendars featuring rubber ducks, which authorities said insulted the king. Inflatable yellow ducks were used as a symbol during pro-democracy protests in 2020. The sentencing comes as two women were rushed to hospital after…

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Kawasaki Expected To Debut Ninja ZX-4RR In Thailand In March 2023

Kawasaki is expected to debut the highly anticipated Ninja ZX-4RR in Thailand in this year's Bangkok International Motor Show.

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Family's fight to get dad-of-five home after motorbike crash in Thailand

Jay Bridgehouse was left in a critical condition after the crash

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'We're asking for help to bring our boy home to Manchester so he's not alone as he fights for his life'

"We are in the depths of despair, looking at him and thinking 'there is no way that's our Jay'."

Manchester Evening News

Koh Mak, Huay Pu Keng village win German travel awards

Two destinations in Thailand won top places at the Green Destinations Story Awards held at ITB Berlin 2023 in Germany.

Bangkok Post

Project scales up bio-based oil

BBGI Plc, SCG Chemicals Plc and QTC Energy Plc have signed a commercial collaboration agreement to jointly develop and manufacture bio-based transformer oil in a production trial said to be the first of its kind in Thailand.

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PM orders investigation into Samanea Plaza

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered an investigation into the legality of Samanea Plaza Thailand, a new wholesale and retail trade and goods distribution centre in Bangkok's Bang Na district, after reports claimed that it is fully owned by Chinese investors.

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Huay Pu Keng village, Koh Mak win German travel awards

Two destinations in Thailand won top places at the Green Destinations Story Awards held at ITB Berlin 2023 in Germany.

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Switching off by switching on

People across Asia are increasingly switching downtime pursuits into "uptime" opportunities, according to a study of people's digital lives by Telenor Asia.

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Wacoal backs Thai runners at Kyoto Marathon

Wacoal Thailand underlines its commitment to sustainability by supporting Thai runners in the world-class Kyoto Marathon 2023. With a 42.19km course, it serves as the model for a marathon for a sustainable environment. The proceeds from the event will be used to restore buildings and public utilities in other cities…

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School wear 'can promote kingdom'

Officials from the education and tourism ministries are voicing support for Chinese tourists who wear Thai student uniforms, saying doing so will help promote Thailand.

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Prioritise the far South peace process

When it comes to conflict and insurgency in the far South, way too much attention is placed on the negotiating table.

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Sector braces for 80m visitors by 2027

Intense congestion at popular tourist destinations needs to ease in order to accommodate a new target of 80 million foreign arrivals by 2027, says Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.

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Amity Solutions mulls IPO for funding

Amity, a local tech startup specialising in social features for applications, is considering listing its new subsidiary Amity Solutions in Thailand or Singapore next year to mobilise funds as it seeks to become a leading generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) platform in Southeast Asia.

Bangkok Post

Grab unit upbeat on potential for growth

Grab Thailand is optimistic with regard to its operating profit this year given the business direction of its parent, Nasdaq-listed Grab Holding, which aims to break even.

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Mobile banking security rules toughened

Biometric scans will be required for high-value mobile banking transactions as part of measures to protect consumers from cyber-risks, according to the Bank of Thailand.

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Huge renewable scheme up for auction

Energy officials are preparing to organise a new auction for a 3.66-gigawatt renewable power scheme to increase clean energy usage in Thailand, says the National Energy Policy Council (NEPC).

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Watch An Elephant Slowly Flip A Pickup In Thailand

It must be terrifying to look out your window and see a giant animal pushing your vehicle over.

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