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'It's like the new Amsterdam': The rush to cash in on Thailand's hazy cannabis laws

It was once known for its zero tolerance policy. Now it has some of the most lax cannabis laws in the world.

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‘It’s holy ground’: As LIV Golf heads to new course in Thailand, one player compared it to Augusta National

"I think in terms of the conditions, it's pristine."

USA Today Sports Media Group

iPhone 14 cheapest in Japan among 37 countries: survey

The iPhone 14 launched by Apple Inc in September was cheaper in Japan than 36 other major countries and regions in the world, a survey showed Wednesday.

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Thirteen Indians trapped in Myanmar's Myawaddy area rescued

Last month, 32 Indians were rescued from Myawaddy following joint efforts by Indian missions in Myanmar and Thailand

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Thai capital on alert for flooding as heavy rains expected

Authorities in Thailand are warning of possible serious flooding in the capital and other parts of the central region from heavy seasonal rainfall expected through the rest of the week

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Rice exports could reach 8m tonnes despite floods

Thailand's rice exports could reach 8 million tonnes this year as flooding caused by Typhoon Noru has had little impact and a weak baht has helped overseas sales, the president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Headline CPI rises 6.41% y/y in Sept, less than forecast

Thailand's headline inflation rate in September slowed from the previous month and less than expected, data showed on Wednesday, but above-target consumer prices reinforced expectations of further interest rate hikes.

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TAT banking on e-visas

With Malaysian tourists becoming the first source market to reach 1 million and reopening of more countries in sight, Thai tourism could realise an even stronger rebound among the Asian market if e-visas are adopted and international flights resume, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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Economists urge caution for gloomy 2023

Thailand needs to prepare for global economic difficulties as they will intensify next year, according to economists.

Bangkok Post

Credit card firms to meet BoT as debt accumulates

The Credit Card Club, a unit of the Thai Bankers' Association, plans to meet with the Bank of Thailand to share information about the credit card market to address the regulator's concerns over rising household debt stemming from unsecured loans.

Bangkok Post

Shippers project 8% growth in exports

Thailand's exports should grow by 8% this year if China's economy recovers and the shortage of semiconductors eases, according to the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC).

Bangkok Post

BMS returns with a tribute concert to Queen Elizabeth

The Bangkok Music Society Choir (BMS), one of the oldest choral groups in Thailand, begins its first full season of events since the pandemic with a memorial concert on Saturday at 6pm. The venue is Christ Church on Convent Road, Silom.

Bangkok Post

Flooding damages crops, risks tourism recovery

Thailand is battling the worst flooding in years with a large swathe of its crop land inundated by seasonal storms and swollen rivers, threatening to fuel food prices and hinder a nascent tourism recovery.

Bangkok Post

Not finishing last in Thailand MotoGP return “means a lot” – Petrucci

Danilo Petrucci says not finishing last in his one-off appearance with Suzuki at the MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix “means a lot” to him.

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Even Thailand has decriminalised cannabis – it’s high time Britain caught up

Police commissioners calling for marijuana to be made a class A drug are out of touch, says author Niko Vorobyov

Bangkok Post

Foreign outflows from emerging Asian equities exceed 2008 outgo

Foreigners resumed selling in Asian equities ex-China stocks in September - including $653 million's worth from Thailand - as investors were deterred by US interest rate hikes, a firmer greenback and a weaker regional growth outlook.

Bangkok Post

Exports seen up 8% this year: shippers

Thailand's exports are expected to rise 8% this year, the top end of a previous forecasts range of 6% to 8%, helped by increased demand for food amid global food insecurity, the national shippers' group said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Economic recovery likely intact: Bank of Thailand

Thailand's economic recovery is likely intact and inflation should ease next year, the central bank chief said on Tuesday. Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput was speaking to a business seminar. The BoT has forecast economic growth of 3.3% for this year and 3.8% next year.

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Thai spikers look to continue hot run, reach quarter-finals

Thailand begin their second-round campaign against Canada at the FIVB Women's World Championship on Tuesday as they aim to reach the quarter-finals.

Bangkok Post

Publishers and booksellers association predicts revival of market growth

The Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat) expects the publishing market to return to growth this year following the easing in the Covid-19 situation.

Bangkok Post

Ageing to spur health and beauty sector

Health and beauty businesses are recovering rapidly driven by the country's growing senior population and growing concerns regarding the Covid-19 pandemic.

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MotoGP Title Chase Tightens After Rain-Soaked Thai Grand Prix

Defending MotoGP champion Fabio Quartararo struggles at the 2022 Thailand Grand Prix, bringing his main title rival Pecco Bagnaia within two points.

Bangkok Post

Gulf kicks off Chon Buri gas-fired plant

SET-listed Gulf Energy Development, Thailand's biggest private power producer by market value, continues to ramp up growth of its energy business by selling electricity from its newly built gas-fired power generation unit in Chon Buri.

Bangkok Post

Analysts upbeat on investment outlook

Thailand's reopening would benefit the economy this year and next, spurring the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to reach 1,685 points by year-end, a recent survey has found.

Bangkok Post

Apec 2022: Miss it at your own peril

After dilly-dallying for some time, President Joe Biden informed the Thai government that he will not attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' meeting (APECLM) on Nov 18-19. The reason is quite simple: He is attending the wedding of his granddaughter at the White House. Instead, he is sending Vice…

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