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WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Former Olympian Monika Sozanska, 39, from Poland, watched in horror as an unknown woman bit off the middle finger of her British friend on the island of Koh Phangan, Thailand

Thailand's economy could grow as much as 4% this year, which would be the fastest rate in five years, bolstered by a rebound in the tourism sector and increased domestic consumption, Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted that any police officers involved in extorting money from a Taiwanese actress during her trip to Thailand early this month must face legal action.

Since coup leaders took control of Myanmar two years ago, Kanchana Thornton has never been busier, helping injured villagers and resistance fighters fleeing despotic rulers.

Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) fell by 8.19% year-on-year in December last year to 93.98 points, the lowest level in 28 months, as the world economy contracted.

The Thailand Elite Card is in the public spotlight again after Jirayu Huangsap, an MP from the Pheu Thai Party, said in parliament last week that shady Chinese business operators had become members of this privilege programme.

More than 1,000 inventions from Thailand and throughout the world will be showcased during "Thailand Inventors' Day 2023" which kicks off tomorrow and runs daily from 9am to 5pm until Feb 6, at Bitec Event Hall 100-102, Bang Na-Trat Road.

Thailand has set its sights on kicking off free trade agreement (FTA) talks with the European Union (EU) this year and accelerating the conclusion of negotiations regarding planned FTAs with the European Free Trade Association (Efta), Canada, Turkey and Sri Lanka, according to the chief of the Trade Negotiations Department.

Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn asked the Royal Thai Police to investigate the accusation against members of Thailand Elite Card that have been linked with shady Chinese businesses, while tourism operators suggest connecting application procedures with international police to verify criminal records.