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A new Malaysian facilitator for the Thai deep South peace talks met Gen Wanlop Rugsanaoh, head of Thailand's Peace Dialogue Panel, in Bangkok to continue the peace process.

Bangkok Post

Pizza and spag bol? How Susie Lau’s recent trip to Thailand went horribly wrong

Tempted by sun, sand and long overdue truly spicy Thai, Susie Lau flies halfway around the world and ends up with a limp slice of pizza and plate of spag bol

Evening Standard

Thailand to toughen rules on methamphetamine pill possession

Thailand is set to tighten rules on methamphetamine possession, labeling anyone caught carrying pills a drug distributor, in a move experts say could reverse narcotics reform by prioritising punishment over public health.

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Green leaves and grey markets: Thailand’s legal weed industry lights up

Thailand’s newly legalised cannabis industry has given the country’s tourist sector an edge — but not everyone is happy.

Crikey

Analysts upbeat on Samsung S23 series

The launch of Samsung's flagship S23 smartphone lineup is expected to fit well with the "premiumisation" trend seen across the global smartphone markets while receiving a boost from financing and trade-in programmes, according to industry analysts.

Bangkok Post

Officials optimistic over Laos borders

The Commerce Ministry is bullish about bilateral trade with Laos after officials recently met their counterparts to accelerate the reopening of four border checkpoints opposite Thailand's Nong Khai province.

Bangkok Post

Informa plans more events as demand bounces back

Event organiser Informa Markets Thailand plans to host more exhibitions to combat rising operational costs and maximise its revenue, as demand for face-to-face meetings recovers following the pandemic.

Bangkok Post

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Local gold demand seen as muted

Gold demand in Thailand is likely to pull back this year after rising 3% in 2022 as consumers are concerned about a global economic slowdown, according to the World Gold Council.

Bangkok Post

Darren Till returns to Thailand to train ahead of UFC return

Darren Till lost out to Dricus Du Plessis last time out in the UFC

Liverpool Echo

Love Island's Liam Reardon unrecognisable after extreme allergic reaction to raw chicken

Welsh hunk Liam Reardon had a disaster on the last day of his holiday in Thailand after he accidentally ate half of a fried chicken burger before realising the meat was raw

Daily Mirror

_less redefines sadness in new track out today

Bangkok Post

'I feel my eyes burn': Thailand says stay indoors as air pollution spikes

Air pollution in Bangkok and neighbouring Thai provinces spiked past safe levels on Thursday, prompting authorities to urge people to stay indoors and avoid strenuous outdoor activity.

Reuters

Shake Shack confirms March opening at CentralWorld

Shake Shack (finally) confirmed its opening at CentralWorld in March yesterday through its social media channels. Last May, the American burger fast-casual chain first announced its planned arrival in Thailand, complete with a logo of an elephant holding a burger with its trunk.

Bangkok Post

Thailand soars up democracy rankings as other Asian nations stagnate or fall down list

Thailand's ranking on a democracy index has improved more than any other country in the world over the past year, even as other nations in Asia have seen their scores fall.

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Harmful dust levels in 52 provinces, including Bangkok

Fifty-two out of 76 provinces across Thailand, including Bangkok and its suburbs, were found with harmful levels of PM2.5 dust above the safe limit of 50 microgrammes per cubic metre (mcg/m3), on Thursday morning, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) said.

Bangkok Post

SCGC plans to develop plant-based plastics plant

SCG Chemicals Plc (SCGC) is preparing to jointly develop a bio-based ethylene factory in Thailand to produce plastic materials made from plants, as part of efforts to focus more on eco-friendly manufacturing.

Bangkok Post

Parties invited to debate challenges

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plans to invite political party leaders to debate Thailand's economic challenges and their solutions as the country gears up for a new general election.

Bangkok Post

Lofty expectation for metaverse potential

A projection suggests the metaverse could contribute US$11-21 billion per year to the Thai economy by 2035, according to research conducted by London-based consultancy Deloitte.

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Agency seeks to better e-government ranking

The Digital Government Development Agency (DGA) is targeting the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) ranking for Thailand reaching 40th globally by 2027, up from 53rd at present, with data-driven platforms supporting the government's smart nation and smart life schemes.

Bangkok Post

WHA targets 5-year revenue of B100bn

SET-listed WHA Corporation, the country's largest developer of built-to-suit logistics facilities, is targeting revenue of 100 billion baht from 2023 to 2027, alongside 68.5 billion baht in investments.

Bangkok Post

Jaspal gains licence to distribute, market Diesel

Jaspal Co, a Thai fashion and lifestyle retailer, is getting closer to its ambitious plan to become a regional company after recently being awarded a licence to distribute and market Diesel, a renowned Italian fashion brand, in Thailand and Vietnam.

Bangkok Post

Stray Kids mania and J-Hope unboxed

K-pop sensation Stray Kids head to town this week for their concert "Stray Kids 2ND World Tour Maniac", while Disney+ Hotstar Thailand might just boost its subscriber count with release of the BTS-related documentary J-Hope In The Box.

Bangkok Post

Cooperation deal sparks worker rush to S Korea

More skilled Thai workers are heading to South Korea for well-paid jobs under a labour cooperation deal reached between Thailand and South Korea last year.

Bangkok Post

Demand sturdy as rice export target 7.5m tonnes

Thailand has set a rice export target for this year of 7.5 million tonnes, slightly lower than the 7.69 million tonnes exported in 2022.

Bangkok Post

Taxi scam concerns visitors the most

Overpriced taxi services are the leading complaint among foreign tourists, along with poor garbage management and facilitation at the airport, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).

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