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Australia and Thailand ink strategic pact

Australia and Thailand will cooperate on security, trade and emissions under a new strategic partnership signed by Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Bangkok.

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Baht set for relief as current-account swings to surplus

A better-than-expected rebound in foreign tourist arrivals, lower oil prices and sliding shipping costs are brightening the outlook for Thailand’s current account, potentially offering a reprieve for the country's currency trading near a 16-year low.

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Air conditioner market forecast to shrink

B.Grimm Carrier (Thailand), the manufacturer and distributor of Carrier air conditioners, expects the Thai market to contract by 5% this year due to volatile weather, monsoons and heavy rainfall in the first nine months of 2022.

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Ministry sets B40bn sports tourism target

The Tourism and Sports Ministry has set a target of 40 billion baht in revenue from sports tourism next year, promoting Muay Thai as part of the country's soft power.

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Firms use summit to calm furore

The business sector plans to use the Apec CEO Summit to stimulate foreign investment and defend the government's contentious proposal to allow foreign investors to own land in Thailand.

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Naga named as national symbol

The naga, a mythical snake, has been designated as one of Thailand's national symbols, government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said on Tuesday.

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TAT predicts 18m foreign arrivals in 2023

Tourism leaders are projecting 18 million foreign arrivals in 2023 while holding out little hope the Chinese market will return anytime soon, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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Foreigners eye Thai bourse

The slowing of the Chinese and European economies is expected to continue driving foreign funds to flow into Thailand, where an economic recovery is projected, says Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).

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Value of Japanese food imports up 20%

The value of imported fresh and processed Japanese food to Thailand is expected to grow by 20% this year, as the Japanese restaurant business in Thailand starts to recover following an easing in the Covid-19 situation.

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SCGC prepares to make acetylene black

SCG Chemicals Plc (SCGC) has become the latest company to run a business that supports the state promotion of the electric vehicle (EV) industry by joining hands with Japan-based Denka Co to make 11,000 tonnes of acetylene black annually to serve EV battery manufacturing.

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Experience the natural wonders of Khao Yai

Siam Society is organising a journey to experience the harmony of art and nature in Khao Yai, Thailand's first National Park, from Nov 26-28.

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Organisers urged to strictly regulate Loy Krathong events

The Tourist Police Bureau is exploring the number of Loy Krathong events around Thailand and asking organisers to limit the number of participants to avoid overcapacity, while it aims to co-develop software to detect density in communities and tourism areas.

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Japanese comic book tells of tourist experience in Thailand

Do you know that our most common phrase is mai pen rai (never mind)? Inspired by her experience in Thailand, Japanese artist Kobayashi Mariko has launched her new comic book Tai No Hitobito.

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Where Was 'The White Lotus' Filmed?

The HBO series' biggest season yet filmed in sites ranging from luxury hotels to outdoor clubs.

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Prayut: Foreign land ownership rules can change

A new bill to allow eligible foreigners to hold land ownership in Thailand are being vetted by the Council of State and it can still be changed, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday.

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Singapore's UOB completes deal for Citi's Thailand, Malaysia retail banking ops

SINGAPORE: Citigroup said on Tuesday it had completed the sale of its Thailand and Malaysia retail banking businesses to Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) in a transaction expected to result in a regulatory capital benefit of $1 billion.

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Thailand leads Asia factories' slump as global demand fades

Asia’s factories slumped in October as global demand for merchandise goods made in the region continues to weaken, with Thailand recording the steepest drop in the S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI).

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Wall’s is protecting the planet by becoming the first brand to use 100% electric ice cream trucks in Thailand

Bangkok - 31 October 2022 –To fulfil its mission to protect the planet, Wall’s Thailand announced that it is the first brand to shift to using 100% electric ice cream trucks in Thailand, celebrating its success in reducing carbon emissions by 76% when compared with using fossil fuels. The company…

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OHCHR hails push to end abductions

The UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR) has praised the enactment of Thailand's Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act, 2022, but noted that more could've been done to meet international standards.

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Deal values on the rise as private funding surges

Thailand saw private funding of US$300 million in the first half of 2022, a jump from $200 million in the same period a year earlier, according to an Asean internet economy report by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company.

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For a better future

After the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, Hamida and Marsela are happy to be back in school in Thailand. Despite being far from home, they are not only taking interesting lessons but growing up in a safe environment with new friends and teachers.

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Tourism, export growth drives up production index

Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) increased by 3.36% year-on-year to 97.9 points in September, thanks to bustling economic activities, especially in the tourism and export sectors.

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Grab announces new head of Thailand

Grab, an on-demand super-app available in Southeast Asia, has promoted executive director Worachat Luxkanalode to be the new country head of Grab Thailand, effective from today.

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AIS launches cyberthreat awareness drive

Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS), Thailand's biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, has launched the latest campaign of the Aunjai Cyber project with short videos aimed at expanding people's knowledge to guard against online risks and boosting their digital skills.

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Central bank will stop allowing 100% mortgages

The Bank of Thailand will not extend the easing of loan-to-value (LTV) measures for mortgage loans as the economy is showing clearer signs of recovery.

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