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Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:03:00 +0700
Chinese kidnap suspect caught trying to leave Thailand
Police arrested a Chinese suspect in the 12-million-baht ransom of two Chinese businessmen just before he boarded a plane to Cambodia at Suvarnabhumi airport.

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:04:00 +0700
A visit to Song Wat in old Bangkok
Song Wat, recognised by Time Out as one of the "World's 40 Coolest Neighbourhoods," is attracting visitors with its blend of historic charm and contemporary flair, thanks to its traditional shops and the vibrant energy brought by new entrepreneurs.

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:52:00 +0700
New Thaksin controversy hits Thai stocks' prospects
Global and local politics, including the Election Commission's (EC) decision to accept a case against Thaksin Shinawatra for dominating the internal issues of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, are limiting the upside for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET...

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:44:00 +0700
Call for regulation as cheap imports hit Thai factories
The government needs to have foreign e-commerce platform operators registered as legal entities, as well as better control the influx of low-cost products into Thailand which is reducing sales among local manufacturers, says the Federation of Thai In...

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:42:00 +0700
Boost seen from Thai Airways rehab exit
Creditors of Thai Airways International (THAI), especially Bangkok Bank (BBL) and Krungthai Bank (KTB), will receive a boost from the national carrier's planned exit from its rehabilitation plan in mid-2025 as the banks are being given multiple optio...

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:39:00 +0700
Hong Kong help sought to create financial hub
Thailand is seeking a partnership with Hong Kong to collaborate in the development of a financial hub that will serve as a gateway to Asean markets.

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:08:00 +0700
Cambodia backs Thai-led 6-country single visa plan
Cambodia has agreed with the Thai government's initiative to facilitate cross-border travel for tourists from six countries in the region through a single visa policy called "6 Countries, 1 Destination", positioning Thailand as a regional tourism hub...

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:05:00 +0700
Thai govt urged to act on foreign businesses in tourism
The Senate is urging the government to crack down on tourism businesses run by local proxies of foreign citizens in an effort to protect local businesses against unfair competition.

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:02:00 +0700
PCD outlines new plan to fight haze
The Pollution Control Department (PCD) revealed its pollution control plans for next year, which aim to lower nationwide hotspots by at least 30%.

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:58:00 +0700
Thai PM urged to track down Tak Bai massacre defendants
Forty-three non-governmental organisations have signed an open letter urging Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, along with the Interior Minister and national police chief, to make sure the seven defendants in the 2004 Tak Bai massacre case are br...

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