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The newly formed Sang Anakhot Thai (Building Thailand's Future) Party on Monday unveiled its "Restart Thai Tourism" platform with a plan to set up a 20-billion-baht fund help the tourism industry get back on its feet after the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Mazda expects 2022 sales to grow 10%

Mazda Sales (Thailand) expects its car sales to grow by 10% this year to 40,000 units, up from 35,000 units in 2021.

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Low birth rate worries experts

Thailand's falling birth rate is poised to wreak havoc on the economy and society, with experts saying the trend will see the country's workforce shrink and more senior citizens adding to the burden of their relatives.

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XL provides a solution for bulky goods

Leading parcel carrier Kerry Express Thailand (KEX) has partnered with Thailand's retail giant Central Retail Corporation (CRC) to introduce Kerry XL -- an express pick-up and delivery service for large items.

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Get ahead of cybercrime

The much needed Personal Data Protection Act -- which has been delayed for two years -- will be mandated by June. It's part of the government's pledge to boost cyber security in Thailand but a large theft of data from the Thai University Central Admission System (TCAS) earlier this month…

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Welcome to Thailand: Ganja anyone?

Thank Lord Buddha! The Land of Smiles is not going to turn into the land of ganja any time soon. That means you still cannot smoke pot openly as you will be jailed. However, omelets mixed with ganja or kratom leaves or deep broth with wagyu beef are popular dishes…

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It's all about perspectives

It is difficult to overcome something you believe is your weakness. Wisut Ponnimit, a cartoonist, animator, artist and musician who is known for his cheerful and cute girl character Mamuang (translated as mango), is not comfortable painting because he thinks he is not good at it.

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Slain Indian's relatives cancel visit

PHUKET: Relatives of the Indian man who was shot dead on this island province on Feb 4 cancelled their visit to take his body back to India, police said on Monday.

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Govt mulls tax cuts, subsidies to spur electric car adoption

The government is weighing an array of incentives including lower taxes and cash subsidies to develop the market for electric vehicles, betting the perks may spur automakers to invest more and make Thailand a manufacturing hub for cleaner cars.

Bangkok Post

Rail link poses unique challenges

The opening of the China-Laos Railway last December marked a key milestone for business exchange between Asean and China. Much has been said about how the project could help strengthen the economic presence of Thailand in the region, China's western provinces and the Belt-and Road networks, and propel regional economic…

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LG bullish on air conditioner growth outlook

LG Electronics (Thailand) Co, the local marketer and distributor of LG electrical appliances, is optimistic Thailand's air conditioner industry will resume growth this year after two years of contraction attributed to the prolonged pandemic.

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Ways to woo digital wanderers

A new regimen of working life outside of a traditional office environment has gained popularity amid the pandemic, giving rise to the digital nomad trend that lets people blend work and travel with greater flexibility.

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Reform of EV duties urged

The Finance Ministry plans to propose to the cabinet a reduction of the import duty for electric vehicles (EVs) to 40%, 20% and zero percent, each depending on the engine size, says Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat.

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Fortinet sees security demand in Asean

Fortinet, a global cybersecurity company, aims to increase its subscription-based services in Asean to capture a surge in demand and deal with heightened cyberthreats in the digital world.

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‘I arrived in London with £300 and a suitcase — now I run a fast-growing insurer’

Janthana Kaenprakhamroy grew up in a small village in Yasothon, in the north east of Thailand, where “jobs are scarce and there are only handful of office jobs around,” she says. “Most people are farmers, education was difficult to access and, as a woman, I was not encouraged to study.”

Bangkok Post

An unforgettable taste of romance

In Thailand the silly season is never far away and things usually get even more daft around Valentine's Day, which happens to be tomorrow. However, the festival has taken bit of a hit in recent years courtesy of Covid. With kissing, canoodling, caressing, cuddling, snogging and hugging generally frowned upon…

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264 illegal migrants caught in Kanchanaburi

KANCHANABURI: Another 264 illegal migrants from Myanmar seeking jobs in Thailand were arrested in four districts of this province on Friday and Saturday, and four guides were also caught.

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21 Thais held in Cambodia scam raids

Twenty-one Thais working for fraud gangs in Cambodia will be deported to Thailand via Sa Kaeo province on Saturday, following raids in Phnom Penh and Preah Sihanouk on Friday.

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TAT launches drive to restore tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is implementing its "Visit Thailand Year 2022: Amazing New Chapters" campaign to help revive the country's tourism sector while playing a positive role in the overall economy.

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New Thai rice varieties lined up to boost exports

Thailand plans to develop 12 new commercial rice varieties by 2024 to boost rice export competitiveness.

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Great Wall vows local BEV effort

Chinese sport utility vehicle manufacturer Great Wall Motor (GWM) vows to start producing battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in Thailand in 2024 as part of its 22.6-billion-baht investment to strengthen its business and make the country an EV production and research hub.

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Hopes pinned on India travel bubble

Thailand will soon initiate a travel bubble with India with the main goal of attracting high-value young Indian visitors who can make a significant contribution to the recovery of the kingdom's tourism-dependent economy.

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Northumberland beach named one of the most beautiful in the world

A study using eye-tracking technology ranked Bamburgh Beach as the sixth most beautiful in the world, ahead of some in Italy, Thailand and Hawaii

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Thai PM's aide seeks to expel rights group Amnesty International

An aide to Thailand's prime minister on Friday said he would next week seek the expulsion of human rights group Amnesty International from the country, after it was accused by ultra royalists of undermining national security.

Bangkok Post

Bang Khunthian to register same-sex marriages on Valentine's Day

Bangkok’s Bang Khunthian district will register same-sex marriages on Valentine’s Day, the first time in Thailand, but the certificates will not be legally binding.

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