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Centara turns 40 this year, reveals 2023 plan

This year is a milestone year for Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator. Centara will celebrate its 40th anniversary, add several new properties to its global portfolio and pursue sustainable growth in a bid to become one of the world’s leading hospitality companies five years from now.

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Winter is coming to Bangkok

The hot, hot, hot temperatures are about to cool down in Bangkok with the arrival of ”Ice Magic: Fantasy On Ice”. The winter playground will bring the cool to Bangkok from April 18 to July 16 and a limited offering of early-bird tickets and packages will be available until April…

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ONE Lumpinee 9 breaks viewership ratings records

If anyone doubts the success of ONE Championship in Thailand since it launched its ONE Lumpinee event series, they should look no further than last week's fight card, which broke viewership records both in Thailand and abroad.

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Industry applauds election clarity

Thailand's general election is scheduled for May 14, with early ballots cast on May 7, according to a recent statement from the Election Commission.

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Producers bank on uptick in EV demand

Global car manufacturers are hoping for strong sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand as the 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show commences on Wednesday.

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Inspirational role models

To mark this year's International Women's Day, a number of extraordinary women from a wide range of fields who have inspired change in their communities through the pursuit of excellence have been named the Bangkok Post's Women of the Year.

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Boost teen mums' pride, forget the pity

The raw deal, the sexual chagrin. In this week's case, a daughter was molested by a father who even recorded the sexual abuse on his own mobile phone. Yet the news that captured society and media attention was that of a 17-year-old mother named "Nim" -- not her real name,…

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Bitkub Chain’s KUB listed on Coinstore,

Bitkub Blockchain Technology Co., Ltd., Thailand’s leading Bitkub Chain operator and blockchain total solution provider, has announced it is bringing KUB to Coinstore, a global digital asset exchange, with the aim of creating a regional blockchain network in Southeast Asia.

Bangkok Post

Thailand sets May 14 election, populist party tops polls

Thailand has set general elections for May 14, one day after the dissolution of Parliament initiated by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who is seeking a fresh term

The Independent UK

Egco invests B30bn to raise capacity by 1GW

Electricity Generating Plc (Egco), the power generation arm of Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, plans to spend 30 billion baht on growing its power business this year by increasing capacity by 1 gigawatt.

Bangkok Post

Analysis-Some new faces but old divisions to haunt Thailand's May election

Thailand's general election set for May 14 will bring new faces into the fray but is likely to be over-shadowed by old animosity between the military-royalist establishment and popular opposition parties challenging the status quo.

Reuters

Thailand to hold election on May 14 - poll body

Thailand will hold elections on May 14, Election Commission Chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong told Reuters on Tuesday, a day after parliament was dissolved.

Reuters

Dolce Italia 2023 brings Italian fashion, beauty and décor to Bangkok

Dolce Italia 2023 runs until April 30 on the first floor of CentralWorld and Central Chidlom. A joint effort between the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Trade Agency in Thailand, the campaign showcases more than 50 premium Italian brands with items ranging from clothes, accessories, beauty products, home appliances…

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China's Mekong dams turn Thai fishing villages into 'ghost towns'

CHIANG KHONG, Thailand: From February to April each year, Kam Thon spends most of her days knee-deep in the waters of the Mekong River by her village in northern Thailand, gathering river weed to sell and cook at home.

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Ericsson predicts 5G reaching 50% of subscriptions by 2025

Fifth Generation (5G) subscriber numbers in Thailand are projected to reach 50% of total mobile subscriptions by 2025 thanks to monetisation models and more affordable smartphones, says Swedish networking and tech firm Ericsson.

Bangkok Post

Spring Airlines sees recovery in flights

Flights between Thailand and China on Spring Airlines have recovered to 50% of pre-pandemic levels and are expected to resume normal frequencies this year, aided by high demand and a forecast of 5% Chinese GDP growth.

Al Jazeera

Myanmar’s democratic struggle at stake in Thailand’s election

Myanmar people in Thailand hope a new government in Bangkok will take a tougher line on the coup leaders in Naypyidaw.

Bangkok Post

New power plan will support renewables

Energy authorities expect to launch a new national power development plan (PDP) in an effort to better promote and support greater use of renewable energy.

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CRG allots B1.46bn for expansion plan

Emboldened by the full recovery of Thailand's restaurant industry, Central Restaurants Group (CRG), a leading chain operator, looks set to spend almost 1.5 billion baht to expand its food business this year.

Bangkok Post

Police raids bust 319 drug rings

Songkhla: Police conducted drug and firearm raids in over 600 locations in Thailand's southern provinces on Monday, arresting more than 200 suspects and confiscating property worth 17.4 million baht.

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Special Porsche 911 GTS Celebrates Company’s 30 Years In Thailand

It’s available in seven colors that pay homage to the culture.

The Independent UK

Thai officials trace missing radioactive cylinder to foundry

Officials in Thailand have traced to a recycling foundry a metal cylinder with radioactive contents that had gone missing from a power plant

Reuters

Factbox-Who are the main candidates for Thailand's next leader?

Thailand's parliament was dissolved on Monday, paving the way for elections to be held in May. The race will showcase a long-running political battle between the billionaire Shinawatra family and a conservative pro-military establishment.

Bangkok Post

Bank of Thailand reiterates limited impact of global banking problems

Thailand's central bank on Monday repeated that it expected only a small impact on the country's financial system and financial markets from the problems at banks in the United States and Europe, and would closely monitor the situation.

The Guardian - UK

Thailand: Paetongtarn Shinawatra leads polls as country heads towards election

As parliament dissolves, party of Paetongtarn, whose father was deposed in 2006, has best chance of forming majority

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