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Unemployment lowest since start of outbreak

Thailand's unemployment rate in the second quarter of the year was the lowest since the pandemic broke out in early 2020, a clear sign the economy is recovering from the pandemic's impact, says a senior official of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

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Export growth rate eases amid range of challenges

Thailand's export growth slowed in July, mainly attributed to a decrease in fruit shipments, a semiconductor shortage that affected production in related sectors, and lockdown measures in some major Chinese cities that interrupted production and lengthened delivery times.

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Poll finds digital gains

The country's digital transformation push via government policies has resulted in an increase in several digital indicators, including internet access, active users, trust and e-commerce development, according to the Thailand Digital Outlook 2022 survey.

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Sixth monkeypox case found in Maha Sarakham

Thailand’s sixth case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Maha Sarakham, the Department of Disease Control said on Friday.

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Daily minimum wage to rise by 5% from Oct 1

Thailand’s daily minimum wage, frozen since January 2020, is set to rise by an average of 5% from Oct 1 to help workers cope with inflation that is near a 14-year high.

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"Teya-Svari," one of Thailand’s top youth musical prodigies, focusing on giving back to her community

This story begins in 2018, when at the young age of 8 an up-and-coming talented pianist "Teya-Svari Tejacharoenanan" began performing in front of large audiences outside of her friends and family. She was the only youth pianist who performed on stage at the CLASSICAL CONCERT FOR KIDS with the world-class…

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Gathering the good and the great with G-Able

Since 2016, businesses in Thailand has rapidly conceived the digital disruption in response to the global currents and the national initiatives to embracing dramatic changes in lifestyle among all walks of life.

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MQDC Wins “Best Managed Companies 2022” Award from Deloitte Thailand

MQDC won a Thailand “Best Managed Companies 2022” award from Deloitte (Thailand), reflecting the leading property developer’s commitment to innovate for the sustainable happiness of all life under its mission “Pioneering in Sustainnovation for All Well-Being”.

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July exports rise 4.3% y/y, below forecast

Thailand's exports in July rose at their slowest pace in more than a year as global economic growth slowed and supply chain disruptions increasingly affected shipments of industrial goods, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said on Friday, missing analysts' expectations.

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Jobless rate down in Q2 as Covid-19 curbs eased

Thailand's official unemployment rate in the second quarter dropped to its lowest since the Covid-19 pandemic began and should improve further as the economy recovers following an easing of restrictions, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said on Friday.

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Thailand zookeeper dresses as ostrich in novel approach to training drill

Chiang Mai Zoo not keeping its head in the sand, with man captured after fleeing enclosure in bird suit as part of ‘wild animal management plan’

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Thai use of medical cannabis promoted at gathering

Thailand could be an example of how "health could bring wealth" based on the successful policy of cannabis use for medical treatments, says Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

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Retail e-commerce to hit B4tn in 2025

Thailand's retail e-commerce market is expected to reach 4 trillion baht in 2025, up from 817 billion this year, while online sales through virtual space, known as meta-commerce, is tipped to be a future trend, says Kulthirath Pakawachkrilers, newly appointed president of the Thai e-Commerce Association (Theca).

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CPN joins campaign to spur travel, the economy

SET-listed property and retail operator Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has joined hands with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and partners from the tourism industry to boost Thailand's tourism sector and economy this year.

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TPIPP sets aside B10bn for capex

SET-listed TPI Polene Power Plc (TPIPP), Thailand's largest waste-to-energy power plant developer and operator by capacity, is allocating capital spending worth almost 10 billion baht between the second half of this year and 2023 to develop two new facilities and use more refuse-derived fuel to replace coal, which is still…

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Bevy of factors cut car output

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has downgraded Thailand's total car manufacturing target to 1.75 million units this year as its estimate of more production for domestic sales cannot offset a drop in exports amid geopolitical conflicts and lower consumer purchasing power.

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A higher calling

Last year, Prof Nantawat Boramanand, former dean of the Faculty of Law at Chulalongkorn University and a lawyer with a passion for photography, held his debut exhibition "Black & White Memories" at the Thailand Creative & Design Center.

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Thailand's favourite restaurants gather at Paragon in tasting extravaganza

Koktail magazine in collaboration with Siam Paragon is hosting "Thailand's Favourite Restaurants By Koktail" from Aug 27-28 at Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon. The event is open to the public from 11am until 9pm.

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Capitalising on global wellness

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the spread of other viruses, including Monkeypox and Laywi, people's lifestyles have changed. Their focus has shifted to living a healthy lifestyle. Now people invest more to keep themselves physically and mentally healthy.

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Even With Political Nemesis Prayuth on the Ropes, Thai Democracy Advocates Still Glum

Despite the suspension of the prime minister, the same authoritarian players still dominate Thai politics.

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Radisson Hotel Group announces ambitious expansion plan for Thailand

Brand diversity and rewards deemed key to realizing the group’s new vision and mission

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Shuttler Busanan advances in Tokyo

Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand advanced to the quarter-finals of the BWF World Championships by defeating Saina Nehwal of India 21-17, 16-21, 21-13 in their women’s singles match Tokyo on Thursday.

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Political uncertainty in Thailand with PM's suspension

Thailand has entered a phase of political uncertainty, with its prime minister suspended and his deputy taking over in his stead pending a ruling from a top court on whether the premier has reached his constitutional term limit

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Thailand's new acting leader is another royalist military man

Thailand's new acting leader, Prawit Wongsuwan, represents little substantial change from suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha for opposition forces seeking to end what they decry as military dominance of politics.

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Myanmar makes $800m from April-July gas exports

Military-ruled Myanmar earned US$800 million from natural gas exports mainly to China and Thailand between April and July, the junta said in the state newspaper on Thursday.

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