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Thailand: Back around in the circle again?

There have been occasional violent episodes in Thai politics and one recent massacre (2010), but the struggle for a genuine democracy has usually been relatively restrained. Maybe that is why it has lasted so long.

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Don't forget fringe parties in the election

A total of 70 political parties with 4,781 candidates are contesting 400 MP seats, and 1,898 candidates from 67 political parties are vying for 100 list-MP seats in the general election on May 14.

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Treat Uyghurs justly

Shockingly, the Thai government remains tight-lipped about the fate of Uyghur refugees who have been held in detention for eight years after the recent deaths of two of them.

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Executives fret over greenwashing

More than half of executives surveyed in Thailand admitted their organisations have overstated or inaccurately represented the impact of their sustainability initiatives, which could potentially stall progress on sustainability, according to a recent report.

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Uni rolls out novel treatment

Mahidol University has introduced Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) modified T-cell therapy to treat B-cell leukaemia, making Thailand the first in the Asean to adopt this cutting-edge technique.

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Scorcher powers air conditioner sales

LG Electronics (Thailand) Co, the distributor of LG air conditioning products, has reworked its marketing strategies after experiencing a surge in sales attributed to the scorching heat.

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Thai M&A set to surge

Thailand's merger and acquisition (M&A) volume and value should improve in the second half of 2023, according to PwC Thailand, after many businesses paused M&A activities because of economic conditions, inflation and geopolitical risks.

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Transition finance to drive a greener future

The choking smog that has smothered Thailand this year underscores the growing urgency for tackling climate change in Southeast Asia as the region sets out to achieve a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy.

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Thailand's PM candidate Paetongtarn Shinawatra gives birth to baby boy two weeks before the polls

The heartwarming news of Thailand's Prime Minister contender Paetongtarn Shinawatra giving birth to a baby boy just days ahead of the polls is going viral on social media.

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Chiva-Som launches 'Friends Of Chiva-Som' campaign

As this year marks the 28th anniversary of Chiva-Som, the wellness pioneer has launched brand-new "Friends Of Chiva-Som" campaign to preserve the natural environment surrounding its two resorts in Hua Hin, Thailand and Al Ruwais, Qatar, and to promote sustainable tourism and wellness practices on a global scale.

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Vaccine researchers team up with US

Thailand’s National Vaccine Institute (NVI) has joined hands with the US Vaccine Research Centre (VRC) for vaccines against tuberculosis, including Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology.

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Thai PM candidate Paetongtarn Shinawatra gives birth two weeks before election

Paetongtarn, 36, is leading polls to become Thailand’s next prime minister, boosted by the popularity of the Shinawatra name

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Thai PM candidate gives birth two weeks before election

Thailand's leading prime ministerial candidate, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, gave birth on Monday to a baby boy two weeks before elections in which she hopes to return to power the populist movement her father and aunt led before army coups ousted them.

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Activists tout harm reduction initiatives

The Thai Drug Users' Network (TDN) has introduced a harm reduction programme called "Mobile Methadone Therapy for Drug Users" to international audiences at the International Conference 2023 (HR23) in Melbourne, Australia.

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Chris-Craft boats get Thai agent

MGC Marine and Charter has been appointed by Chris-Craft Corporation to help expand its market presence in Thailand as well as the Southeast Asian region.

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Parties announce IT pitches to the public

Political parties' campaign platforms concerning IT policies should focus more on human resource development, equipping people with future skills and gearing the country for a digital economy in order to generate more jobs, say IT executives.

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Thais outclass Singapore with ease

Thailand kicked off their campaign for the coveted men's football crown of the 2023 SEA Games with a convincing 3-1 victory over Singapore at Phnom Penh's Prince Stadium on Sunday.

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VMO eyes rapid growth in customers

The Thai unit of Vietnamese IT outsourcing firm VMO Holdings aims to grow its corporate customers to more than 100 by 2025 amid increasing demand for high-tech industry workers in Thailand and Southeast Asia.

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G Steel, Nippon pact to reduce imports

A partnership between Thai manufacturer G Steel Group and Nippon Steel Corporation is expected to enable Thailand to be less dependent on imports, says Witoon Simachokedee, former permanent secretary of the Industry Ministry.

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Working our way back to health

Policies to improve the daily minimum wage for rural workers are hotly debated in the run-up to every election, with this year no exception ahead of the country's first general election in four years on May 14.

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Better deal for workers

As Thailand marks Labour Day today, parties are busy campaigning for the upcoming election on May 14.

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CP Group denies supporting slash-and-burn farming

The Charoen Pokphand Group, Thailand's largest conglomerate, on Sunday issued a statement, saying it has never had a policy of supporting slash-and-burn agriculture, be it in the country or abroad.

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TST announces plan to boost digital economy, young start-ups

The Thai Sang Thai Party (TST) has pledged to elevate Thailand's digital economy by offering government subsidies to newcomers and investing in them for future growth opportunities.

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Thais begin bid for glory

Thailand kick off their quest to reclaim the coveted men's football crown at the 2023 SEA Games against Singapore on Sunday afternoon.

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Trafficking battle yet to be won

When Thailand's ranking in anti-human trafficking efforts improved last year in the US annual assessment, the government boldly declared that Thailand would make the top ranking by 2023.

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