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Thailand Cannabis Advocates Protest Possible Ban On General Use

Thailand's proposal to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic sparks protests and debate on its regulation and impact on the industry.

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Cannabis advocates in Thailand protest a proposal to ban its general use once again

Two years after marijuana was decriminalized in Thailand, nearly a hundred of its advocates marched to the prime minister’s office to protest a possible ban on general use

The Independent UK

BYD's aggressive discounts are annoying customers—and officials—in Thailand, the 'Detroit of Asia'

Bangkok is reportedly investigating BYD's distributor after a sales rep promised a customer that prices wouldn't fall further—and then they did.

Fortune

Golden age for south-east Asian cinema as local films break box office records

As Hollywood grapples with production delays, locally made films are boosting the industry in countries such as Thailand and Indonesia

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Sugar Prices Finish Lower on Speculation India Could Resume Sugar Exports

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) on Friday closed down -0.39 (-1.90%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) closed down -9.30 (-1.59%). Sugar prices posted moderate losses on Friday, with London sugar falling to a 1-week low. Sugar prices are under pressure on negative carryover from...

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Sugar Prices Weighed Down on Speculation India Could Resume Sugar Exports

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is down -0.28 (-1.36%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) is down -7.80 (-1.33%). Sugar prices today are moderately lower and are weighed down on negative carryover from Wednesday when the Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISM) forecasted...

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Sub ordered by Thailand ‘offered to Indonesia’

China is reportedly offering to sell Indonesia a half-built submarine originally ordered by Thailand, and claims it will include a German-made engine if that is what Jakarta wants.

Bangkok Post

EU imposes additional tariffs on China-made EVs

The European Union has sharply raised import duties on Chinese electric vehicles to address what it sees as unfair competition.Starting Friday, provisional tariffs of up to 37.6% will be imposed on China-made EVs coming into the EU, on top of the standard 10% tariff on imported cars. Meanwhile, China's BYD…

France 24

China's BYD inaugurates first plant in Thailand as it expands reach into Southeast Asia

Chinese automaker BYD has inaugurated its first electric vehicle plant in Thailand, part of the company's effort to expand into Southeast Asia while also tackling wealthier markets in the U.S. and Europe

The Independent UK

China's BYD Opens EV Plant In Thailand Despite Slowdown, Tariff Row

China's electric vehicle giant BYD opened a factory in Thailand on Thursday, continuing its international expansion despite a market slowdown and hours before the European Union was due to impose swingeing tariffs on Chinese EV firms.

International Business Times

‘Pink baht’: Thailand’s businesses chase same-sex marriage bonanza

Wedding planners, hotels, malls and mortgage brokers are hoping to cash in on the legalisation of same-sex unions.

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Bangkok Post

Red Bull family now richest in Thailand

Red Bull co-owner Chalerm Yoovidhya heads Thailand's richest family according to the latest Forbes list, but the combined wealth of Thailand's 50 richest fell by 15%.

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Sugar Prices Settle Lower on an Expected Sugar Surplus in India

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.08 (-0.39%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) closed down -8.80 (-1.51%). Sugar prices Wednesday gave up an early advance and posted moderate losses after the Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association forecasted India's 2023/24 sugar...

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Sugar Prices Pressured by an Expected Sugar Surplus in India

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is down -0.04 (-0.19%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) is down -7.50 (-1.28%). Sugar prices today gave up an early advance and turned lower after the Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association forecasted India's 2023/24 sugar reserves at...

International Business Times

'I Made It': Thai 12-year-old Fulfils Olympic Skateboard Dream

Five years after stepping on a skateboard for the first time, Vareeraya Sukasem will represent Thailand at the Olympics, aged just 12.

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NY Sugar Settles Higher on Below-Average Rain in Brazil and India

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.38 (+1.88%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) closed down -1.60 (-0.27%). Sugar prices Tuesday settled mixed, with NY sugar climbing to a 2-1/2 month high. Below-normal rainfall in Brazil has sparked short-covering in NY sugar...

Al Jazeera

Anti-coup forces allege Myanmar military using banned, restricted weapons

Calls for investigation grow as fighters from multiple states allege military using weapons such as white phosphorous.

Barchart

Sugar Prices Post Moderate Losses as the Brazilian Real Tumbles

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) on Monday closed down -0.07 (-0.34%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) closed down -12.50 (-2.09%). Sugar prices Monday posted moderate losses. Weakness in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) is undercutting sugar prices as the real Monday fell to a...

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Sugar Prices Pressured by Weakness in the Brazilian Real

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is down -0.10 (-0.490%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) is down -11.80 (-1.92%). Sugar prices today are moderately lower. Weakness in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) is undercutting sugar prices as the real today fell to a new...

The Guardian - UK

Thai artist gives voice to Myanmar’s Shan refugees at Venice and Bangkok biennales

Themes of displacement and diaspora explored in collaborative textile project as part of The Spirits of Maritime Crossing exhibition in Venice and Bangkok

Motorsport

MotoGP set to replace Kazakhstan GP with second Qatar round

The MotoGP Kazakhstan Grand Prix will not take place and a second round will be held in Qatar instead, Motorsport.com understands. The race at the Sokol circuit has been in doubt from the moment it entered the calendar. Initially, the event was due to debut last year, but its cancellation was…

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Sugar Prices Settle Higher on Crop Concerns in India

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN24 ) Friday closed up +0.19 (+0.94%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) closed up +13.30 (+2.27%). Sugar prices Friday shook off early losses and rallied to fresh 2-1/2 month highs. Sugar prices have rallied sharply this week after India's agricultural agency...

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