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LH Bank zeroes in on Taiwanese prospects

Land and Houses Bank (LH Bank) is putting more focus on Taiwanese businesses in Thailand, aiming for 70% loan growth in this corporate customer segment in 2022.

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TOP expects global oil prices to continue to fall

Thai Oil Plc (TOP), Thailand’s largest oil refinery by capacity, expects global oil prices to continue to decline this week to US$84-94 per barrel amid growing concerns over a global economic recession, but the decrease will not cause authorities to reduce domestic diesel prices.

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Sellers unfazed as Facebook scraps live shopping feature

A decision by Facebook to scrap its live shopping feature in October is unlikely to take a heavy toll on e-commerce in Thailand where sellers have not significantly counted on this function for their sales, according to industry pundits.

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Monkeypox immunity tests to begin

The Department of Medical Science is seeking volunteers who received the smallpox vaccine when it was still being widely administered prior to 1980 to test whether they have been left with any residual immunity against monkeypox having successfully cultivated test strains of the new virus in their laboratories.

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Rever allots B3bn to nurture BYD venture

Newly established Rever Automotive Co, the sole distributor of electric vehicles (EVs) produced by Chinese automaker BYD, has allocated an investment budget of 3 billion baht to develop an EV business as it looks forward to becoming a leading EV company in Thailand.

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We're ready for Apec: PM

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says Thailand is ready to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in November while also warning against any attempts by political activists to disrupt the meeting.

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Judo star marries in Disney-themed Edinburgh wedding after horror crash

The retired judo star was given a one per cent chance of surviving a horror crash in Thailand in 2016. But she has now found the love of her life and is looking forward to the future.

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Fire at building close to German embassy under control

A fire broke out at a building in the compound of the Joint United States Military Advisory Group Thailand (Jusmagthai) in Bangkok on Monday but was quickly extinguished by firefighters.

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Thailand, China to resume air force exercises after pandemic pause

An annual joint fighter jets exercise between Thailand and China will resume later this month after being put on hold for two years during the pandemic, the Thai air force said, with a former U.S. air base chosen to host the event.

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Govt to lower Covid to same disease category as influenza

Thailand will downgrade Covid-19 from a “dangerous” communicable disease to one that “needs monitoring” starting from October, as the country’s virus situation has started to stabilise, according to the Ministry of Public Health.

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Five confirmed cases of antibody-resistant Covid

There are now five confirmed infections in Thailand of the antibody-resistant sub-variant of Covid-19, BA.2.75, and health authorities are closely watching its development.

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Thai poll shows majority want PM to leave office this month

Nearly two-thirds of people in Thailand want Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to leave office this month, according to an opinion poll, which comes amid growing debate about how long the 2014 coup architect should stay in power.

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Thai pub owner charged in connection with deadly blaze

The owner of a music pub in eastern Thailand where a fire last week killed 15 people and injured more than three dozen others has been brought to court to hear criminal charges against him

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Easy loans for all

Major banks have continued to tap the underbanked, aiming to promote financial inclusion and further expand their customer base.

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Turning it up to 11

The 11th World Ducati Week, which came back after a four-year break, brought together Ducati owners and fans of the two-wheeled world at Misano World Circuit in Italy for three days of passion, fun, and experiences they will never forget.

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Compassion is key

The most common cancer in Thai women, breast cancer is seeing a rising number of new cases while the average age of those diagnosed with the malignancy tends to be younger. According to figures from the National Cancer Institute, about 49 women in Thailand are diagnosed with breast cancer every…

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Borrowers prepare to take a hit

Some business sectors are concerned about the effect of the Bank of Thailand's anticipated interest rate hike on companies and the public, while related private and state organisations have vowed to do their best to mitigate the impact.

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Paetongtarn says father Thaksin wants reconciliation

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has sent a message to Thailand through his daughter, who is campaigning for a Pheu Thai Party comeback to the government.

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Mumbai: Compensation of Rs 1 lakh awarded for inflated MTNL bill

MUMBAI: Sixty-seven-year-old retired chief secretary D K Sankaran, who took on the MTNL for leaving him with an inflated international roaming bill of Rs 1.69 lakh when he travelled to Thailand for 30 days in 2014, has been awarded a compensation of Rs 1.15 lakh and refund of the bill…

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Runaway tourist's test result imminent

A German tourist who attempted to flee before his test is suspected of being the latest monkeypox case, local health authorities in Trat province said on Saturday.

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Emerging monkeypox threat

Thailand has now found four monkeypox patients, including the first Thai woman last Friday. Given the apparent rise in infections, the Ministry of Public Health has come under pressure to formulate control and treatment measures.

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Pathum survive Buriram rally to capture crown

Defending Thai League 1 champions Buriram United were given a taste of what is to come this season as they were beaten 3-2 by BG Pathum United in the Thailand Champions Cup on Saturday night.

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Trafficking in tiers and fears

The government sighed with relief when the country's anti-trafficking performance moved up from the Tier 2 Watchlist to Tier 2 in the US Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, released on July 19.

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Termination of Employment in Thailand

According to Thai labour laws, an employer is empowered to terminate an employee’s employment at its will, except for members of the Employee Committee which requires a court order for dismissal. However, the consequences of dismissal with and without statutory causes under the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (the “Labour…

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‘Captain Condom’ turned the tide in war on Aids, overpopulation

Mechai Viravaidya twice saw Thailand in desperate trouble — first from a ruinous population explosion and then from the Aids epidemic — and he responded to both crises the same way: with condoms and his own considerable charisma.

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