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Political Pulse / Authoritarian regimes need a neighborly nudge toward democracy

Authoritarianism now runs rampant in some parts of Southeast Asia. I was a correspondent in this region from 2006 through 2010, and then returned there in 2019. Compared to my previous experience, I strongly felt the spread of authoritarianism and the suppressed social atmosphere that it caused.

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GDP notches fastest growth in a year on eased pandemic curbs

Thailand's economy expanded at the fastest pace in a year in the second quarter as eased Covid-19 restrictions boosted activity and tourism, but multi-year high inflation and China's slowdown remain a drag on the nascent recovery.

Bangkok Post

Bridging the gap

At a news writing camp, participant Kotcharak Kaewsurach was told to accompany a disabled person who would drive him to a restaurant. Many questions popped into his head. When Kotcharak arrived at the car, however, he was surprised to see the person move to sit behind the steering wheel, after…

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TPO plans its 'Phenomenal Finale' with guest violinist Lana Trotovšek

The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra will conclude its 2021-2022 season in style with a tale of two cities during the "Phenomenal Finale" at Prince Mahidol Hall of Mahidol University, Salaya campus, on Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 4pm.

Bangkok Post

Yield curve of state 10-year bonds rises

The yield curve of government bonds had already risen even before the Bank of Thailand's policy rate hike, which also reflected the policy rate hikes of the US Federal Reserve, according to the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).

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Top of the class

Toyota is raising the bar further in the eco car segment with the new Yaris ATIV sedan, which made its world premiere in Thailand last week.

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Rising stars emerge at President's Cup 2022

The President’s Cup 2022 has been underway since last month at the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club, Pattaya, with Harald Link, president of the Thailand Equestrian Federation (TEF), declaring that the competition is truly back on track.

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New climate policy fails to sway critics

The government is setting out major bureaucratic reforms with the introduction of the Climate Change Act and the founding of the Department of Climate Change, which will be the new legal tool and central agency to oversee the country’s climate actions.

Bangkok Post

Meet the LPGA’s seven first-time winners in 2022, who hail from seven different countries

There's some star power on this list.

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Air force kicks off joint air force drills with China

Thailand and China kicked off a joint air force exercise on Sunday, the kingdom's military said, the first such drills in years following a pause forced by Covid-19.

Bangkok Post

Business takes off again for LCCs flying in Southeast Asian markets

BANGKOK -- Low-cost carrier airlines in Southeast Asia are regaining momentum after having struggled with a decline in passenger numbers due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Vampire Esports Soar to PUBG MOBILE World Invitational Triumph at Riyadh's Gamers8

Gamers8, the biggest esports and gaming event worldwide, saw Vampire Esports crowned PUBG MOBILE World Invitational (PMWI) champions at Boulevard Riyadh City on Saturday after an epic tournament victory, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The team from Thailand claimed $500,000 of the total $2 million prize pool after scoring 220…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Most people worried about monkeypox: poll

Most people are worried by the discoveries of monkeypox cases in Thailand and most already have some knowledge of the virus, according to a survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.

Bangkok Post

Rail project needs transparency

A little over 23 kilometres separate the small provincial town of Nong Khai and Vientiane, the capital of Laos. The distance may seem inconsequential, but this border area is critical to the success of the China-Singapore high-speed railway, part of Beijing's One Belt One Road logistic plan to link China…

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Chinese ambassador bullish over economic prospects on uni visit

Chinese Ambassador to Thailand Han Zhiqiang says the steady development of China's economy has injected precious positive energy into the world economy during its difficulties.

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China is sending fighter jets to Thailand for joint exercises

The training will include strikes on ground targets and troop deployment, the Chinese Defense Ministry said. China's expanding military activities have alarmed the U.S. and its allies.

Bangkok Post

No Häagen-Dazs recall in Thailand - FDA

Certain batches of Häagen-Dazs ice cream products that have been found to be contaminated with traces of a chemical linked to cancer have not been imported into Thailand, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) deputy secretary-general Weerachai Nolwachai said on Saturday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Sending Fighter Jets to Thailand for Joint Exercises

The Chinese air force is sending fighter jets and bombers to Thailand for a joint exercise with the Thai military on Sunday. The training will include air support, strikes on ground targets and small- and large-scale troop deployment, the Chinese Defense Ministry said in a statement posted on its website.…

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China sending fighter jets to Thailand for joint exercises

The Chinese air force is sending fighter jets and bombers to Thailand for a joint exercise with the Thai military on Sunday

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Chinese rate Thailand No 4 as tourists return

Thailand is among the five most favourite destinations for Chinese travellers as the easing of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions sees more Chinese taking trips outside of the country, according to government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.

Bangkok Post

TCT unveils rescue plan for unlicensed small hotels

The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has come up with a solution to help cash-strapped unlicensed small hotels whose assets may be confiscated due to excessive banking debts.

Bangkok Post

Smartphone sales set to struggle in 2022

Thailand's smartphone market is expected to experience flat growth or even decline this year due to the economic slump and a weaker baht, but flagship 5G smartphones, loans and trade-in programmes could help prop up the segment, according to IT product distributors.

Bangkok Post

Kerry sees 35.7% volume growth in H1

Thailand's leading express delivery service Kerry Express announced a 35.7% volume growth in the first half of 2022 year-on-year.

Bangkok Post

Gambling with Thailand's future

Whether you support it or not, betting and gambling dens have been commonplace in much of Thailand for a long time, despite authorities' attempts to stamp it out.

Bangkok Post

The power of joining forces

A joint venture asset management company (JV AMC) business model is the country's innovative solution for handling non-performing loans (NPLs) in the banking sector, said Suthirak Traichira-Aporn, chief executive of JK Asset Management (JK AMC), in an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post.

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