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While sales of electric vehicles (EVs) have been good this year, manufacturers -- most notably Chinese automakers -- have also marked a new chapter for Thailand's auto industry through significant investment projects.

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Collapse of the SCB-Bitkub deal

Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), Thailand's oldest lender, announced on Aug 25 the collapse of its acquisition offer for 51% of the shares of Bitkub Online Co (Bitkub) from Bitkub Capital for 17.8 billion baht, citing regulatory issues.

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Brit tourist plummets from 130ft waterfall during terrifying hike with friends

A British man narrowly escaped death in Koh Samui, Thailand as he slipped off a 130ft high waterfall he was hiking up with a group of friends

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Daughter of ex Thai PM Thaksin extends pre-election poll lead

The youngest daughter of billionaire former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra remains Thailand's top choice to become its next leader, according to an opinion poll, with more than double the score of incumbent and nearest rival Prayuth Chan-ocha.

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The usual suspects

During 2022, Life reviewed a large number of new automobiles and motorcycles that are for sale in Thailand. Here are our top picks.

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India says arrivals from Thailand must show negative Covid test

India will require a negative Covid-19 test result from travellers arriving from Thailand, China, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong, the country’s health minister said on Saturday.

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Thailand seek victory on home turf

Defending champions Thailand take on the Philippines in their second AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 Group A game, eyeing a victory which will give their chances of advancing to the semi-finals of the Asean championship an early boost.

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Giving sports a fighting chance

In the wake of Covid-19, demand growth for health and wellness activities as well as sport tourism has exceeded estimates.

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Gifts that keep on giving

Festive sentiment during the last week before New Year celebrations is considered the best opportunity for the business sector to increase sales as economic uncertainties may cast a shadow on consumer confidence in 2023.

Bangkok Post

Chinese buying up cold medicine overseas amid severe drug shortage

Chinese people are buying huge quantities of cold medicine in countries like Japan and Thailand, spurred by the severe drug shortage in their nation amid the rapid increase in novel coronavirus infections.

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How Albon is inspiring Red Bull’s new 13-year-old junior star

Thailand may not boast a rich history at the highest levels of motorsport, but since making his Formula 1 debut in 2019, Alex Albon has been helping to change that.

Autosport

Live broadcasts of Asean championship confirmed

Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) Governor Kongsak Yodmanee on Saturday confirmed that all the remaining matches of the Asean football championship would now be televised in the country.

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Trat, trade and tourism

After facing a slump for almost three years, economic activity in several border provinces is getting back on track, especially in Trat -- which is a major tourist destination and a gateway to Cambodia.

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Thailand caps year with over 11 million tourists

Thailand has welcomed more than 11 million tourists so far this year, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Saturday.

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Rohingya need urgent rescue

Today, as Christmas marks a celebration of family and giving around the world, about 200 Rohingya refugees are stranded at sea, starving and dying. For the past three weeks, they have gone without food and water. About 20 of them, including women and young children, have died. More will get…

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A grim year rescued by Paddington Bear

It is customary at this time of the year to take a not-too-serious look back at the events of the past 12 months. It is not that easy because it's been a pretty miserable year highlighted by the madness of the war in Ukraine.

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India says arrivals from Thailand must show negative Covid test

India will require a negative Covid-19 test result from travellers arriving from Thailand, China, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong, the country’s health minister said on Saturday.

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International arrivals from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand to present the mandatory RT-PCR test result

Keeping in mind the recent rise in the COVID-19 cases all across the world, the Indian Health Ministry has also announced that it is now mandatory for all passengers arriving from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand to produce RT-PCR test results upon arrival.

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Serial killer Charles Sobhraj the Serpent arrives in France after being freed from jail

Serial killer Charles Sobhraj is believed to have killed at least 24 people in Afghanistan, India, Thailand, Turkey, Nepal, Iran and Hong Kong during the 1970s

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The people giving Liverpool FC fans a place to call home across the world

'This is Liverpool, this is your life': From South Korea to the US and Thailand, Liverpool fans have a place to call home

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India makes COVID test mandatory for arrivals from some countries, including China

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New Year celebrations not cancelled yet, officials say

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) backs New Year countdowns and celebrations going ahead as planned as long as the government does not order any cancellations.

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Alternative data centre for lenders planned for next year

A digital non-credit data centre could be launched in Thailand next year, says National Credit Bureau (NCB) chief executive Surapol Opasatien.

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AIS, ZTE showcase 5G on 2.6GHz band

Leading mobile operator Advanced Info Service (AIS) has joined hands with Chinese digital tech firm ZTE Corporation to demonstrate the 5G network on the 2.6-gigahertz spectrum range capable of delivering latency of 1 millisecond, which they said would be a boon for various sectors, including cloud gaming and smart industry.

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Businesses want cap on fuel tariff

Key business leaders have jointly called on the government to put a cap on the fuel tariff (Ft), a main component of electricity prices, for one year as another "New Year gift" to help Thailand avoid unpleasant impacts as the economy recovers.

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