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Inside Thailand’s EV Revolution

From luxury cars to tuk-tuks, an electric era dawns

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May inflation near 14-year high, but policy rate seen on hold

Thailand's headline inflation rose at a much faster pace than expected in May, hitting a high of nearly 14 years on soaring energy prices and the end of some government support measures, a trend the Commerce Ministry said would likely continue.

Bangkok Post

Biden to exempt tariffs on solar panels from Thailand for 24 months

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will issue a proclamation on Monday that will allow solar panels to be imported to the United States from Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam without risk of tariffs for a 24-month period, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Biden to exempt tariffs on solar panels from Southeast Asian countries for 24 months -source

U.S. President Joe Biden will issue a proclamation on Monday that will allow solar panels to be imported to the United States from Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam without risk of tariffs for a 24-month period, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Thailand beat China in huge upset in Ankara

Thailand edged China 3-2 on Sunday in their biggest win of the opening week of the 2022 Volleyball Women's Nations League in Ankara.

Bangkok Post

Gas rigs transform into undersea paradise

Retired oil and gas production rigs are being developed into a tourist attraction for the first time in Thailand, in an attempt to create a new diving destination in the South.

Bangkok Post

Iran spy puts cops on alert

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has issued a secret order to police nationwide to keep an eye out for spies from Iran believed to be in the region after one was arrested in Indonesia, prompting security fears, a police source said.

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Boom time for Thai cannabis

Cannabis is scheduled to be removed from the Category 5 narcotics list on Thursday, allowing people to grow an unlimited number of plants at home.

Bangkok Post

Overflowing with style

MINI Thailand is moving forward in the premium compact car segment with the launch of two new models -- MINI Cooper S Clubman Untold Edition and MINI Cooper S Convertible Resolute Edition.

Bangkok Post

Disappearances bill nears final vote

A recent seminar on May 24 hosted by the Ministry of Justice together with international organisations highlighted various stepping stones in the struggle against torture and enforced disappearances in Thailand. There was detailed discussion of the draft national law on the issue. There was also analysis of Thailand's most recent…

Bangkok Post

JSP poised to ramp up CBD oil production

JSP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Thailand) plans to increase production of cannabidiol (CBD) oil, extracted from cannabis and hemp, to 30,000 kilogrammes by the second half, up from 300kg, to serve demand for CBD mixtures in products ranging from food to cosmetics.

Bangkok Post

An unbreakable bond

As Hong Kong's Covid-19 situation continues to stabilise after a spike in cases and deaths earlier this year, the coastal city is now looking forward to reconnecting with trading partners in Asean through travel and business ventures, according to Edward Yau, Hong Kong's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development.

Bangkok Post

FTI urges maintaining diesel price subsidy

Thailand's inflation rate is expected to stand at 4-5% throughout this year, prompting the need for the government to maintain its diesel price subsidy programme, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

Bangkok Post

NIA unveils novel strategy

The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is gearing up efforts to build Thailand's position as an innovation nation through a seven-pronged strategic plan, aiming to raise the country's ranking in the Global Innovation Index to the top 30 by 2030.

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Thai LGBTQ+ allies join first official pride parade

Thousands of members of Thailand's LGBTQ+ community raised rainbow flags in the country's first official pride parade on Sunday evening to celebrate pride month and support gender equality.

Reuters

Thai police rescue 59 Rohingya refugees abandoned on southern island

Thailand had rescued 59 Rohingya refugees, including children, from an island who had been abandoned by people smugglers on an island close to the Malaysian border, police said on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Singapore’s chicken supply assured via Thailand, other sources: Minister

Singapore expects to receive more chicken imports from several countries in the coming weeks, a minister said, helping the city-state maintain supply even after Malaysia halted exports at the start of the month.

Bangkok Post

Young Elephants beat Malaysia in Asian U23 battle

Thailand beat Malaysia 3-0 in their second Group C game on Sunday to stake a claim for a place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup in Uzbekistan.

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Belgians halt Thailand's fantastic run in Ankara

Thailand suffered their first loss of the opening week of the 2022 Volleyball Women's Nations League in Ankara on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Worrawoot praises tenacity of his boys

Thailand coach Worrawoot Srimaka had words of praise for his men's persistence following a 2-2 draw with Vietnam in their opening match at the AFC U23 Asian Cup in Uzbekistan on Thursday night.

Bangkok Post

Labour pact allows 160k migrants in

More than 160,000 migrant workers will be brought into Thailand without requiring quarantine courtesy of a newly signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) in a bid to stem illegal border crossers searching for employment, according to the Labour Ministry.

Bangkok Post

For work hours, one size does not fit all

A four-day workweek sounds pleasing to many and has gained traction in some fields as employees are hesitant to head back to the office. However, industry analysts and executives in Thailand are sceptical of a permanent shift in the nation.

Bangkok Post

Building castles in the sky

Frasers Property Holdings (Thailand), owned by billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi's youngest son Panote, plans to continue with mixed-use developments after completion of the massive One Bangkok.

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‘Like a bridge that connects us’: Pride parade comes to Bangkok amid new hope for LGBT rights

Event returns for first time in many years on Sunday as city appoints governor vocal in supporting LGBT community

Benzinga

Here's Why Society Pass Shares Are Trading Higher Premarket

Society Pass Inc (NASDAQ:SOPA) has acquired Singapore-based Gorilla Networks Pte Ltd, a leading next-generation Web3-enabled MVNO. The financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed. Gorilla offers a full suite of mobile communication services like local calls, international roaming, data, and SMS texting. Gorilla enables its customers to convert unused mobile data into digital…

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