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Thailand's parliament was dissolved on Monday, paving the way for elections to be held in May. The race will showcase a long-running political battle between the billionaire Shinawatra family and a conservative pro-military establishment.

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Bank of Thailand reiterates limited impact of global banking problems

Thailand's central bank on Monday repeated that it expected only a small impact on the country's financial system and financial markets from the problems at banks in the United States and Europe, and would closely monitor the situation.

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Thailand: Paetongtarn Shinawatra leads polls as country heads towards election

As parliament dissolves, party of Paetongtarn, whose father was deposed in 2006, has best chance of forming majority

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Thai Parliament dissolved, general election set for May

Thailand’s Parliament has been dissolved by a government decree, setting the stage for a May general election, which has the potential to lessen the military’s influence in politics

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Thailand dissolves parliament for crunch election in May

Thailand dissolved its parliament on Monday to clear the way for an election in May, a vote set to reignite a long-running power struggle between a military-backed establishment and a political movement that has dominated elections for two decades.

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PM backs island's Expo bid

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Sunday decided upon an Andaman agenda that includes supporting Phuket's bid to host an international expo in 2028 with the potential to generate 40 billion baht.

Bangkok Post

Coming up for air

Worries about Covid-19 may be gone, but PM2.5 is back, plunging Thailand into yet another crisis.

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Sector enters the next phase

Thailand's e-commerce landscape is entering the next stage where major e-marketplace players are introducing innovative features to woo customers instead of focusing on price wars, while social commerce is strengthening in a bid to capture buyers.

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Ethanol tax incentives mulled

The Finance Ministry stands ready to use tax measures to support the use of ethanol to produce bio-ethylene, a major feedstock used for making bio-based polyethylene, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.

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Phanaeng curry wins plaudits

TasteAtlas, a global food mapping site for local dishes, has unveiled Thailand's phanaeng curry as No 1 on its recently-updated 100 best-rated stews in the world list.

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Thai authorities urge caution after hailstorm in northern province

Thai authorities on Sunday told the public to beware of falling debris or branches after hail storms hit the northern part of the country and hundreds of homes were damaged.

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Chinese arrivals predicted to top 300,000 in April

The Chinese government expects the number of Chinese tourist arrivals will rise to more than 300,000 in April, according to the Chinese ambassador to Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Child refugees deserve better

Thailand, a predominantly Buddhist country, takes pride in having compassion as a core societal value. Thus, how astonishing the contradiction that it is the only nation that officially refuses to aid child refugees.

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Katie Price admits she's had 'more boob jobs than men' after undergoing 16th operation

Mum-of-five Katie Price has been showing off her biggest boobs to date in Thailand in a number of specially made bikinis, which struggled to contain her sizeable assets

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Politicians dangle B3.14tn worth of promises

With the country heading into a general election in May, key political parties are promising more than 50 million voters almost everything from steep increases in cash handouts and wages to suspending debt repayment.

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Thaicom to capitalise on the space economy

SET-listed satellite service provider Thaicom has entered a new chapter as it won orbital slots in the January auction for geostationary satellites, explores developing businesses related to low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, and continues work on space tech innovation with partners.

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Volatility may ease but risk remains

The Stock Exchange of Thailand experienced its most volatile week of the year, with gains and losses of more than 40-50 points, as did global bourses as a bank run led to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and eroded confidence in US lenders.

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Wildlife wars must end

As Thailand celebrates National Elephant Day this week, the country is facing a paradoxical experience, with a surge in human-elephant conflicts that sometimes prove fatal.

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Katie Price rekindles romance with Carl Woods after Thailand holiday

The glamour model was pictured arm-and-arm with her ex-fiance in London following her family getaway in Thailand as reports suggest the pair are reigniting old flames.

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Thailand's opposition party unveils policies and candidates

Thailand’s main opposition party has paraded its slate of parliamentary candidates and outlined its policy pledges in a well-choreographed show of confidence ahead of the general election

Bangkok Post

BoT: External stability strong, economy recovering

Thailand's external stability is sound with low foreign debt and high international reserves, while the economy is recovering steadily on increased tourism and domestic spending, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) said.

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Ways sought to lure big-spending Muslim tourists

PHUKET: The Department of Tourism (DoT) plans to promote Thailand as a friendly destination for Muslim tourists.

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Thais urged to monitor rates

Thai exporters and importers are being advised to closely monitor the exchange rate and develop appropriate strategies to cope with the impact of short-term foreign exchange fluctuations.

Bangkok Post

Stakes and meanings of the 2023 poll

For all intents and purposes, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will not call an early election and will practically use up the full four-year term before dissolving the Lower House. Calling an early poll is often a sign of confidence and stability while putting it off to the last minute can…

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Incentives to spur EV sales

Thailand will remain the largest electric vehicle market in Southeast Asia going forward as prospects of consumer-focused incentives will supplement existing incentives for automakers to produce EVs locally.

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