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The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) rose to 89.2 points in March, the highest in 25 months, while the mood in April should be improved by the Songkran festival, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

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Arkhom eyes stable budget spending

The government has not overspent its budget and is trying to reduce the budget deficit to maintain fiscal stability, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

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Levi Strauss decides to go it alone in Thailand

Levi Strauss & Co, the trademark owner of Levi's denim, has established its own operation in Thailand after a 25-year distribution contract with DKSH ended last month, allowing the brand to connect directly with Thai aficionados.

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Thailand mulls easing Covid test rules for overseas visitors

Thailand will consider scrapping a mandatory real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test on arrival for foreign visitors as the country further relaxes its visa rules to attract tourists.

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Thailand BOI Approves Enhanced Measure to Boost EV Sector; Reports 110.7 Billion Baht in Investment Applications in Q1

In line with the Thai government’s policy to accelerate the growth of the domestic market for electric vehicles (EV) and help to quickly expand the related infrastructure, especially charging stations, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) today approved revised incentives and conditions for investments in that sector.

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Ratch to fund Indonesian expansion through investment by Egat

State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) will inject 11.25 billion baht into its subsidiary SET-listed Ratch Group Plc, Thailand's largest private power generation firm by capacity, to increase registered capital and expand investment in Indonesia, a populous country with high energy demand.

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Thai industries confidence at 2-year high as activity recovers

Thailand's industries sentiment in March reached a 25-month high, bolstered by a recovery in economic activity as Covid-19 restrictions were eased, an industries group said on Thursday.

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BoI approves enhanced incentives to boost EV use

Thailand has expanded incentives to boost the use of electric vehicles (EVs), the Board of Investment said on Thursday, as the country looks to preserve its status as a major Southeast Asian auto production hub.

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Sindhu sails into quarters; Sen, Bansod out of Korea Open

Sindhu will next face familiar foe in Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan

The Hindu

Despite risk of death, Thailand sends Myanmar refugees back

Thailand has sent thousands of people fleeing escalating violence by Myanmar’s military back home despite the risk to their lives, and despite international refugee laws that forbid the return of people to countries where their lives may be in danger

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Despite risk of death, Thailand sends Myanmar refugees back

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Japan to let non-resident foreigners enter in 'exceptional circumstances'

Japan will lift its entry ban on non-resident foreign nationals from 106 countries including Thailand, Britain, India and the United States starting from Friday, the government said, as part of procedures to gradually ease Covid-19 restrictions.

Bangkok Post

‘Repression breeds defiance’: Thai activists unbowed by detention

Thailand’s political dissidents shattered taboos by calling for reform of monarchy and not being deterred by jail.

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Pundit suggests digital framework

Thailand should consider the "digital deficit" when planning the country's economic future because of the huge spending on digital services provided by foreign operators, says e-commerce pundit Pawoot Pongvitayapanu.

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State banking on EECi to overcome middle-income trap

The government has high hopes the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi) will play a key role in helping Thailand develop its own technology to escape the middle-income trap.

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Donki Thailand sets eyes on Chon Buri

Donki Thailand is exploring a new market opportunity in the eastern region by developing a new Don Don Donki at J-Park Sriracha in Chon Buri province. It will be the 6th Don Don Donki outlet launched in Thailand and the first Donki store in the East.

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Foreign arrivals rise to 11,000 per day after test rule eased

Over 11,000 foreign visitors per day have arrived in Thailand through Suvarnabhumi airport after authorities stopped requiring travellers to present a pre-travel RT-PCR test result last week, according to Airports of Thailand (AoT).

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Bio-plastic industry gets tax incentive

The cabinet has approved an extension of a 25% corporate tax exemption for bio-plastic industry companies in order to promote Thailand as an Asean bio-hub.

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In Thailand, the war in Ukraine divides the generations

Among the young there is a strong desire to stand by Ukrainians, while older conservatives describe Russia as a longstanding friend

Bangkok Post

Superbugs lurk in local food systems

When you think of antibiotics, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a doctor prescribing treatment to a sick person. But the vast majority of antibiotics used are actually given to animals on factory farms. This overuse of antibiotics in the agricultural sector is fuelling a global health…

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PM satisfied as fruit reaches China

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is satisfied with the successful rail delivery of durians and coconuts from Thailand to China.

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Growth outlook darkens

Thailand's economy is expected to grow by 2.9% this year, down from a previous prediction of 3.9%, the World Bank said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Foodpanda targets quick commerce opportunities

Siripa Jungsawat, the newly installed managing director of Foodpanda Thailand, has vowed to grow the business beyond the food delivery platform by driving towards quick commerce (Q-commerce) for groceries and health and beauty products by capitalising on its customer database.

Bangkok Post

TNSC sees 5% growth in exports

Thailand's exports are forecast to grow by 5% this year, at the low end of a previous forecast of 5-8% growth, thanks to uncertainty over the Russia-Ukraine war, a shortage of raw materials and volatility in their prices, as well as higher labour costs, says a group of Thai shippers.

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SōRSE Technology Enters Thailand's CBD Marketplace Via Partnership With Hempagoda

SōRSE Technology Corporation has entered the hemp and cannabis marketplace in Thailand. The company has entered an exclusive partnership with Hempagoda to make the SōRSE Technology platform available to the Thai market.

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