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Tue, 27 Sep 2022 06:14:00 +0700
Weaker baht hits travel
Outbound Thai travel is expected to stay subdued as a result of the weak baht, poor purchasing power and cryptocurrency losses, despite the reopening of Japan and Taiwan.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 06:06:00 +0700
'Little Thailand' celebrated in New York
Don Pramudwinai, deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, joined New York City's Thai community on Monday to celebrate the naming of a road in Queens as "Little Thailand Way".

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0700
'Billy' murder suspects plead 'not guilty' ahead of trial
Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn, the former chief of Kaeng Krachan National Park, and three other defendants on Monday pleaded not guilty in the case brought against them in court in connection with the disappearance and murder of a Karen rights activist bac...

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:05:00 +0700
Boarding school told to punish suspected rapists
The education minister has instructed a boarding school in Phetchabun's Muang district to punish students involved in the sexual assault of female pupils in its dormitory on Aug 24, if found guilty.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:29:00 +0700
The high price of sodium
To raise awareness and encourage manufacturers to reduce salt and sodium in food products, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health) organised a forum titled "Reducing Salt/Sodium Consumption In Thailand" at the Thai Health office. At the fo...

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:19:00 +0700
Flooding stalls purchase of new cars
Toyota Motor Thailand expects flooding in many areas nationwide will cause a delay in the purchase of new cars until the rainy season comes to an end later in the year.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:01:00 +0700
Almost back to normal, says Health Ministry
The Public Health Ministry sees the country as almost back to pre-Covid-19 and with adequate health resources to handle any future outbreaks, which are expected to be in the form of small and seasonal waves similar to influenza.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:26:00 +0700
Bridging the gap
Cross-border trade between Thailand and neighbouring countries is thriving, thanks in part to expanded infrastructure connectivity.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:11:00 +0700
Tourism prospects hang in the balance
The weak baht could benefit the tourism industry as foreign purchasing power gains value, though it might not be enough to offset high airfares, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 05:59:00 +0700
Leaders a cure for post-crisis hangovers
I am not suggesting in the headline above that business and organisational leaders are turning to drink, but there are common effects that leaders and the organisations they lead are facing these days.



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