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World Cup 2022 broadcast deal finalised

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has clinched a deal with Fifa to pay US$33 million, or about 1.2 billion baht, for the rights to live broadcast all 64 matches of the 2022 World Cup, SAT governor Kongsak Yodmanee said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Japan PM Kishida urges open dialogue with China leader Xi ahead of summit

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged Chinese leader Xi to engage in a frank and open discussion ahead of a summit between the two countries being held on Thursday in Thailand.

Reuters

Australian Turnell freed in Myanmar, arrives in Thailand -Australian government

Australian economist Sean Turnell was freed from prison in Myanmar on Thursday and has arrived in Thailand, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday.

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APEC host Thailand's budding marijuana industry faces backlash

Near the grand conference halls in central Bangkok where Asian leaders will meet this week, a plethora of marijuana shops - the Thai capital's newest tourist draw - were bustling despite a controversy that threatens the growing sector.

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‘Dark business’: Thailand braces for World Cup gambling frenzy

Thais are expected to wager up to $1.6bn on football matches during the Qatar World Cup.

Al Jazeera

Asia must not become arena for 'big power contest', says China's Xi

The Asia-Pacific is no one's backyard and should not become an arena of big power rivalry, China's President Xi Jinping said on Thursday, warning against Cold War tensions in a region that is a flashpoint of competition between Beijing and Washington.

Reuters

Thailand to stress sustainability at Asia-Pacific summit

Leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum begin a two-day summit in Thailand’s capital on Friday with a crowded backdrop of issues to contend with: the Ukraine war, great power rivalry in Asia, inflation and food and energy shortages

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Health rights for trans people vary widely around the globe – achieving trans bliss and joy will require equity, social respect and legal protections

While transgender people might be more culturally recognized in the U.S. than ever, visibility is not the same as justice.

The Conversation

2022 Golden Horse Asian Cinema Observer Report: Part 2

Our film critic CJ Sheu was at the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival to review nominees for the Asian Cinema Observer Recommendation Prize. Here he gives the second of a two-part survey of the films: a Singaporean-Korean production along with films from Thailand, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

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Chinese EV makers eye Southeast Asia as competition escalates

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are making a foray into Southeast Asia, an untapped market with few established players, as competition ramps up at home in China.

Bangkok Post

AWN petitions court to block True merger

Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS), Thailand's biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, has petitioned the Central Administrative Court to revoke the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) resolution that allows the passage of the planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC).

Bangkok Post

Govt offers World Cup loan

World Cup fans in Thailand are likely to miss out on being able to watch the first match on Sunday after the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) failed to agree on a price with football's international governing body (Fifa).

Bangkok Post

PETA links HelloFresh to monkey labor

"Monkeys are chained around the neck and forced to toil day in and day out," a new investigation by PETA alleges

Salon

PM promotes EVs on eve of Apec summit

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha opened an electric vehicle (EV) charging station in the Government House compound on Tuesday as a practical and symbolic gesture showing the government's support for the green industry.

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TPC aims for 10,000 new card members

Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the operator of the Thailand Elite Card programme, targets 10,000 new members next year as it crafts a mission to provide new offerings for luxury tourists, including business opportunities.

Bangkok Post

Ratch expects 10-15% revenue growth

Ratch Group Plc, Thailand's largest private power producer by capacity, expects revenue to grow by 10-15% next year, mainly driven by its expansion of electricity generation capacity.

Bangkok Post

PIN accelerating sales in EEC in the final quarter

Industrial investment projects continue to pile up in Thailand, especially in targeted industries such as electric vehicles and smart electronics promoted by the government in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), says developer Pinthong Industrial Park Plc (PIN).

Daily Mirror

Best value cities for digital nomads this winter - from Bangkok to Budapest

Holiday accommodation provider Holidu has analysed a list of travel destinations around the world and found out which offers the best value for money this winter

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Daily Record

Paedophile fugitive who fled Lanarkshire to Thailand jailed for 60,000 child sex abuse images after eight-year hunt

William Dempster failed to appear in court and enquiries revealed that he had travelled to Bangkok in Thailand

Bangkok Post

New medical treatment visa planned for Jan 1

Thailand plans to introduce a new medical treatment visa on Jan 1 to cement its position as a medical hub in the region.

Daily Record

Katie Price and Carl Woods 'jet home from Thailand early' after 'row about exes'

The couple are reported to have come home from a holiday early after Katie commented on a post shared by her ex Kris Boyson's new fiancee.

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Matildas beat Thailand in last game of '22

The Matildas' World Cup preparation is continuing to hum with a fourth-straight win, this time against Thailand at Central Coast Stadium.

Bangkok Post

Harry Styles heads back to Bangkok for concert in March

English singer-songwriter and style icon Harry Styles is returning to Thailand for his third performance in January. He had his debut in Thailand as a member of the boyband One Direction in 2015 and then three years later as a solo artist.

Daily Mirror

Katie Price and Carl Woods 'fly home early from Thailand' after 'Kris Boyson row'

Katie Price and husband-to-be Carl Woods have reportedly cut their latest holiday short after a series of rows - including one involving the former glamour model's ex Kris Boyson

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United dispute Cristiano Ronaldo's comments about club's handling of pre-season absence

Cristiano Ronaldo was not part of the Manchester United squad for their pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia in the summer.

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