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Phuket officials and Russian diplomats discussed the prospects of furthering relations to mark the 125th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Russia in July 2022.

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PM heralds phase 3 of Map Ta Phut

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expects the third-phase development of Map Ta Phut deep-sea port to make Thailand a modern hub of water logistics, boosting investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

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State agencies seek to boost EGDI ranking

State agencies are being urged to upgrade their digital services and expedite digital transformation to improve Thailand's ranking in the UN's E-Government Development Index (EGDI), says the chief of the Digital Government Development Agency (DGA).

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Ukraine fallout worries cabinet

The government is expected to introduce economic measures to mitigate the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- especially its impact on global energy prices -- after the cabinet meets later on Tuesday.

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Cassava export prospects boosted by rising global demand

Thailand's cassava export prospects are expected to be in good shape this year, boosted by rising global demand and a rise in cereal prices.

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BoT in inflation warning

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is concerned about inflation because of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, but believes the Thai economy will continue to recover this year.

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AIS to enhance technology on mobile stroke vehicles

Advanced Info Service (AIS), Thailand's biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, is lending support to further development of 5G-powered mobile stroke vehicles handled by Siriraj Hospital and Mahidol University's engineering faculty as ways to assist patients suffering from stroke.

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Asean responds to invasion of Ukraine

Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine that began on Feb 24 offers valuable lessons for the countries in the region, which have often become the pitched geopolitical battleground for the great powers. From now on, no matter how the Ukraine crisis ends, it will significantly impact the security of Europe and…

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Carl Woods called 'desperate' as he flaunts designer gear with Katie Price in Thailand

Katie Price's fiance Carl Woods showed off his designer bag which appears to have cost him over £1,000 as the pair jetted out to Thailand for their next getaway

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BOI and ASEAN Japan Center organise Japanese online press mission

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) offices in Tokyo and Osaka, in cooperation with the ASEAN Japan Center, on 3-4 February 2022, jointly organised an Online Press Mission on “Thailand's Comprehensive Strategy for Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economic Model and Current Situation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry” to promote investment in Thailand’s…

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Alleged gunman in Jimi Sandhu murder arrested in Canada

One of the suspects in the underworld murder of an Indian gangster in Phuket has been captured in Canada and an application has been filed for his extradition to Thailand.

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Factory output up, below forecast

Thailand's manufacturing production index (MPI) in January rose by a less than expected 1.99% from a year earlier, the Industry Ministry reported on Monday.

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BOI expects cooperation with JETRO

A Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) signed today in Bangkok between the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will help to further promote investment from Japanese companies in Thailand and the development of more resilient supply chains in industry sectors including Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) activities, according…

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Thailand’s 2021 investment pledges up 59% to US$19.5 billion on FDI and BCG boost – BOI

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) announced on February 3 that the combined value of foreign and local applications for investment promotion in 2021 totalled 642.7 billion baht (ca. US$19.5 billion), an increase of 59%, boosted mainly by foreign direct investments (FDI) in tech sectors and a continued increase in…

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Q4 jobless rate drops to 1.64% as virus curbs eased

Thailand's unemployment rate in the fourth quarter fell to its lowest level since the pandemic and the jobs situation should improve further with restrictions easing and more foreign tourists returning, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said on Monday.

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CKPower’s 2021 operating results hit a record high

The company has earmarked Baht 2.6 billion to invest in 2022, leading to one of the region’s largest producers of electricity from renewables with one of the lowest carbon footprints

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Saudia flight to arrive

A Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) plane will touch down at Suvarnabhumi airport later on Monday, marking the first direct flight between Thailand and Saudi Arabia following the normalisation of bilateral ties.

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South African drug convict seeks extradition

A South African woman who is behind bars in Thailand for drug-related charges has been thrust into the spotlight after authorities rejected her family's plea to have her extradited to her home country. The authorities cited the lack of an extradition treaty between the two countries.

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Siriraj 5G smart hospital 'a model' for the health sector

Siriraj Hospital's 5G Smart Hospital solution, which was jointly developed with Huawei Technologies (Thailand), was chosen to be a model for the global healthcare industry at an annual technology trade show which kicked off on Sunday.

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Expert Simon Calder answers your questions about international travel

Testing rules for Australia, the Thai tangle of travel restrictions and time limits on jabs

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Cleaning the economy

Bringing the economy back on track for normal growth is necessary, but may be insufficient if the government does not direct growth in a cleaner manner.

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Calls for novel EV strategy to boost entire ecosystem

Thailand needs to adopt an effective electric vehicle (EV) strategy rather than just increasing the number of EVs on the road to benefit all businesses in the EV ecosystem, according to industry groups.

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Bid to shift EVs into overdrive

The government's multi-billion-baht package to help electric vehicles (EVs) gain ground in the automotive market is being scrutinised as to whether it will become a powerful new economic driver, with benefits shared across society.

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Exiles take the war in Myanmar abroad

An ousted legislator from Myanmar, doing kitchen work in a restaurant in the United States, sends half of his salary to the forces battling the military that seized power in his country. From "home" in a Southeast Asian country, a Myanmar national says nightly prayers for his country at a…

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Russia-Ukraine conflict bodes ill for Thailand, say FTI, shippers

Higher inflation and a sluggish economy are looming this year following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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