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Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:10:00 +0700
Economy seen up 3.0 to 3.5% this year, says finance minister
The Thai economy is still expected to grow 3.0 to 3.5% in 2022, while a weak baht is helping exports, Finance minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Wednesday.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:02:00 +0700
Transistor radio sales soar after PM's comment
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: People rushed to buy transistor radios in this northeastern province after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha recommended them as a reliable channel for flood information.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:45:00 +0700
Opec+ expected to slash oil output
VIENNA: Major oil producers led by Saudi Arabia and Russia were set to meet Wednesday as reports said they were mulling an output cut of up to 2 million barrels per day in a bid to prop up slumping prices.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:15:00 +0700
TAT banking on e-visas
With Malaysian tourists becoming the first source market to reach 1 million and reopening of more countries in sight, Thai tourism could realise an even stronger rebound among the Asian market if e-visas are adopted and international flights resume, ...

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0700
Stimulus plan revived as Prayut returns
The Tourism and Sports Ministry is pushing ahead with its proposals for a 1-billion-baht stimulus project and a 4am closing time for entertainment venues as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha returns to office.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:50:00 +0700
Saha wary on consumer spending
Saha Pathanapibul Plc, one of the country's leading consumer goods companies, has expressed its concern that ongoing floods and political uncertainty in the country may negatively affect consumer spending power during the peak sales season this year.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:43:00 +0700
30 MPs 'plan to join Bhumjaithai'
More than 30 MPs, including some from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), are expected to defect to the Bhumjaithai Party ahead of the next general election, according to a source.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:22:00 +0700
Pheu Thai urges EC to allow relief aid donations
The main opposition Pheu Thai Party has urged the Election Commission (EC) to revise electioneering regulations during the 180-day period prior to the end of the House of Representatives' term to allow MPs to hand out relief items to flood victims.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:11:00 +0700
Hollow trees may harbour poisonous fungus: Doctor
A top hospital physician on Tuesday advised people not to step inside tree hollows in their quests to observe lesser false vampire bats due to the risk of exposure to dangerous fungus spores.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0700
Bangkok girds for more heavy rain
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has asked private company employees to work from home to avoid traffic congestion as heavy rain is forecast across the capital from Wednesday until Friday.



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