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Q4 jobless rate drops to 1.64% as virus curbs eased

Thailand's unemployment rate in the fourth quarter fell to its lowest level since the pandemic and the jobs situation should improve further with restrictions easing and more foreign tourists returning, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said on Monday.

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CKPower’s 2021 operating results hit a record high

The company has earmarked Baht 2.6 billion to invest in 2022, leading to one of the region’s largest producers of electricity from renewables with one of the lowest carbon footprints

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Saudia flight to arrive

A Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) plane will touch down at Suvarnabhumi airport later on Monday, marking the first direct flight between Thailand and Saudi Arabia following the normalisation of bilateral ties.

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South African drug convict seeks extradition

A South African woman who is behind bars in Thailand for drug-related charges has been thrust into the spotlight after authorities rejected her family's plea to have her extradited to her home country. The authorities cited the lack of an extradition treaty between the two countries.

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Siriraj 5G smart hospital 'a model' for the health sector

Siriraj Hospital's 5G Smart Hospital solution, which was jointly developed with Huawei Technologies (Thailand), was chosen to be a model for the global healthcare industry at an annual technology trade show which kicked off on Sunday.

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Expert Simon Calder answers your questions about international travel

Testing rules for Australia, the Thai tangle of travel restrictions and time limits on jabs

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine conflict bodes ill for Thailand, say FTI, shippers

Higher inflation and a sluggish economy are looming this year following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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Exiles take the war in Myanmar abroad

An ousted legislator from Myanmar, doing kitchen work in a restaurant in the United States, sends half of his salary to the forces battling the military that seized power in his country. From "home" in a Southeast Asian country, a Myanmar national says nightly prayers for his country at a…

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Bid to shift EVs into overdrive

The government's multi-billion-baht package to help electric vehicles (EVs) gain ground in the automotive market is being scrutinised as to whether it will become a powerful new economic driver, with benefits shared across society.

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Calls for novel EV strategy to boost entire ecosystem

Thailand needs to adopt an effective electric vehicle (EV) strategy rather than just increasing the number of EVs on the road to benefit all businesses in the EV ecosystem, according to industry groups.

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Cleaning the economy

Bringing the economy back on track for normal growth is necessary, but may be insufficient if the government does not direct growth in a cleaner manner.

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Rashid shoots 62, finishes 6th at Royal's Cup

KANCHANABURI (Thailand): India's Rashid Khan shot one of his best rounds on the Asian Tour while rising from tied 47th to tied sixth on the final day of the $400,000 Royal's Cup on Sunday.

The Times of India

Taiwan's Chan Shih-chang claims inaugural Royal's Cup Thailand

Taiwan's Chan Shih-chang claimed the inaugural Royal's Cup golf tournament in Kanchanaburi on Sunday, capping off a stellar run of four days as clubhouse leader.

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The student, the Penguin and the king: elite Thai university roiled by dissent

Head of student union forced out as debate on monarchy intensifies

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Govt targets return to Tier 2 trafficking list

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has ordered state agencies to speed up solving human trafficking problems in the country in the hope Thailand will be reinstated as a Tier 2 nation in 2022.

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Tourism faces new battle ahead

The first shelling by Russian troops against Ukraine has reverberated all the way to Thailand, sending a shockwave to tourism businesses in Phuket and Pattaya, the favourite playgrounds for visitors from the two countries.

Axios

In photos: Ukraine receives outpouring of support from around the globe

Rallies have been documented in countries ranging from Thailand and Greece to Georgia and Russia itself.

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25,615 new Covid cases, 40 more deaths

Thailand registered 40 more Covid-19 fatalities and a record 25,615 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Saturday morning.

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Huawei Cloud aids hub hopes

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) and global tech powerhouse Huawei Technologies (Thailand) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen their collaboration in enhancing the effectiveness of government cloud services and the country's cloud ecosystem. The agreement is part of efforts to make Thailand the Asean…

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Snacking on digital profits

With the pandemic persisting, vending machines seem to be one of the few businesses flourishing as they offer a contactless distribution channel, providing safety for both sellers and buyers.

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Prayut, Ismail set $30bn trade target

Thailand and Malaysia have agreed to target bilateral trade of US$30 billion (973.5 billion baht) by 2025.

Benzinga

Marijuana And Exotic Destinations: Will Thailand Become The Next Cannabis Tourism Hotspot?

Thailand, the first Asian country to decriminalize recreational cannabis, may soon experience a boom in its tourism industry, thanks to this legalization decision. Many experts from the travel industry believe the market will blossom like the marijuana plant itself.

The Independent UK

Thai and Malaysia leaders discuss insurgency, Myanmar crisis

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has met with his Thai counterpart Prayuth Chan-ocha in the first official visit of a foreign leader to Thailand since the start of the coronavirus pandemic

The Hindu

Shrivalli beats nemesis Kovapitukted

National champion Shrivalli Bhamidipaty asserted her growing confidence as she overcame a tricky start to beat Punnin Kovapitukted of Thailand 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in the $15,000 ITF women’s tennis quarterfinals at the Ace Academy on Friday.

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BoT strategy needs clearer objectives

The private sector agrees with the Bank of Thailand's planned financial landscape that aims to create a sustainable digital economy, but the plan requires clearer objectives in certain areas.

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