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Growth in IT spending set to dwarf global rate

IT spending in Thailand is expected to register 4.2% growth in 2023, slightly slower than last year's level, weighed down by a projected contraction in spending on devices, according to research firm Gartner.

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Celebrating a hero

Corrado Feroci, an accomplished sculptor and painter, was nominated by the Italian government to fill a teaching position in the Siamese civil service upon the Kingdom's request. Feroci, who graduated from the Royal Art Academy of Florence, arrived in Siam on Jan 14, 1923, and later adopted the Thai name…

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Graft is still pervasive

Thailand's latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score saw it "improve" by nine places to 101st out of 180 countries. However, despite the positive trajectory, it is too soon to start celebrating just yet.

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Abrdn rolls out new Asia equity fund

Aberdeen Asset Management (Abrdn) is launching a new Asia equity fund focusing on Chinese and Thai stocks as it believes China's reopening will drive Thailand's tourism industry to expand substantially this year.

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Great Wall Motor opens EV learning centre

Great Wall Motor (GWM) recently opened a Electrical Vehicle Learning Center at the Chonburi Technical College by the Office of the Vocational Education Commission in an effort to promote the capabilities and learning of Thai youths.

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Thailand tourism needs a trust boost

The beginning of the Year of the Rabbit is a candle of hope for the tourist sector's revival. Thailand, however, does not appear to be off to a good start. The disgraceful saga of Thai police started at the end of last month when a Chinese tourist shared a video…

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Terrifying moment tourist plane's tyres explode as engine goes on fire during take-off

The Boeing 767-306ER was scheduled to fly from Phuket, Thailand to Russia, carrying 309 passengers including families of men hiding from Putin's mobilisation decree

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Deadline nears for 'little ghosts'

The Ministry of Labour on Saturday urged undocumented Thai workers, or "little ghosts", in South Korea to report to Korean immigration authorities before a Feb 28 deadline so they can have an opportunity to return to the country and work legally under a special programme.

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Govt more democratic this year, survey finds

The government is delighted with a new Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report that Thailand's ranking on a democracy index has improved more than any other country in the world over the past year, says government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

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PM's co-existence plan under fire

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha in his capacity as chairman of the National Security Council recently launched an action plan to encourage peaceful coexistence in Thailand.

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More SEA Games tweaks could hurt Thailand

Changes to some events at the 32nd SEA Games, set to take place from May 5 to 17 in Cambodia, could result in an advantage for the host nation, says the chief of the Thai delegation to the biennial sporting event.

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Asian bourses advance but SET could see volatility

RECAP: Most Asian stock markets rose yesterday while currencies fell against a firmer US dollar, as investors awaited a key US jobs report for more clues about interest rates after mixed signals from global central banks.

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BWH to open 8 hotels in Thailand

BWH Hotel Group plans to open eight properties in Thailand this year — one WorldHotels brand in Phuket and seven Best Western hotels — while increasing its room rate across the globe.

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Are we forgetting the Myanmar crisis?

For more than four decades of political instabilities, Myanmar has been a hotbed of internal and regional displacement, with millions of civilians forced to flee their homes.

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Senator says officers are taking bribes from traders

Some traders in Thailand are paying bribes to the authorities so they can illegally sell e-cigarettes in the country, Somchai Sawaengkan, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Human Rights, Freedom and Consumer Protection, revealed.

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New peace envoy meets Thai general

A new Malaysian facilitator for the Thai deep South peace talks met Gen Wanlop Rugsanaoh, head of Thailand's Peace Dialogue Panel, in Bangkok to continue the peace process.

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Pizza and spag bol? How Susie Lau’s recent trip to Thailand went horribly wrong

Tempted by sun, sand and long overdue truly spicy Thai, Susie Lau flies halfway around the world and ends up with a limp slice of pizza and plate of spag bol

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Thailand to toughen rules on methamphetamine pill possession

Thailand is set to tighten rules on methamphetamine possession, labeling anyone caught carrying pills a drug distributor, in a move experts say could reverse narcotics reform by prioritising punishment over public health.

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Local gold demand seen as muted

Gold demand in Thailand is likely to pull back this year after rising 3% in 2022 as consumers are concerned about a global economic slowdown, according to the World Gold Council.

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Analysts upbeat on Samsung S23 series

The launch of Samsung's flagship S23 smartphone lineup is expected to fit well with the "premiumisation" trend seen across the global smartphone markets while receiving a boost from financing and trade-in programmes, according to industry analysts.

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Officials optimistic over Laos borders

The Commerce Ministry is bullish about bilateral trade with Laos after officials recently met their counterparts to accelerate the reopening of four border checkpoints opposite Thailand's Nong Khai province.

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Informa plans more events as demand bounces back

Event organiser Informa Markets Thailand plans to host more exhibitions to combat rising operational costs and maximise its revenue, as demand for face-to-face meetings recovers following the pandemic.

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Darren Till returns to Thailand to train ahead of UFC return

Darren Till lost out to Dricus Du Plessis last time out in the UFC

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Love Island's Liam Reardon unrecognisable after extreme allergic reaction to raw chicken

Welsh hunk Liam Reardon had a disaster on the last day of his holiday in Thailand after he accidentally ate half of a fried chicken burger before realising the meat was raw

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