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Behind the scenes: Thailand's IPEF talks

At the weekly cabinet meeting last week, item No.15 was one of the most important issues up for discussion. This concerned a planned statement on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) proposed by US President Joe Biden. The cabinet was quick to agree that Thailand was named as a…

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Thai teen athletes emerge as SEA's best

Clinching a total of seven gold medals in athletics among the two, national teen stars Puripol Boonson and Thai-Australian Joshua Robert Atkinson made Thailand proud of their record-breaking feat at the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam, recently.

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Kubix debuts first project-based token

Kubix, a digital asset platform under Kasikorn Bank, debuted the Destiny Token, Thailand's first project-based token, on the Kubix application on Monday to crowdfund Love Destiny the Movie.

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Unemployment rate falls to 2-year low

Thailand's unemployment rate dropped in the first quarter to its lowest level since the start of the pandemic, boosted by higher employment both in the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors, as the economy gradually recovers.

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US unveils Asia-Pacific trade framework with Thailand among starting list of members

TOKYO: US President Joe Biden launched a new Asia-Pacific trade initiative on Monday in Tokyo, with 13 countries including India and Japan signed up, although questions about the pact's effectiveness remain.

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US, others say APEC walkout aimed at Russia over invasion

The United States and four other nations emphasized their support for host nation Thailand after they walked out of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group meeting in Bangkok

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VIDEO: Pugshot: Cops Release Cute Mugshot Of Lost Puppy And Fake Charge Sheet

Police have released a heartwarming fake mugshot of a cute female puppy after charging her for getting lost in Thailand.

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US, 6 others say they support Apec after Russian invasion protest

Representatives of seven nations, including those who walked out of an Asia-Pacific trade ministers meeting in Bangkok to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine, said on Sunday they support the organisation and host nation Thailand.

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Q1 jobless rate drops to 1.53% as Covid curbs ease

Thailand's official unemployment rate in the first quarter declined to its lowest level since the pandemic and the trend should continue as restrictions ease and foreign tourists return, the state planning agency said on Monday.

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U.S., 6 others say they support APEC after Russian invasion protest

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Teens face pandemic woes

Thailand Policy Lab says many Thai teens have expressed their worries on social media through more than 100,000 messages, signalling a possible mental health problem among youths.

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Chinese lockdowns hitting Thai producers

China's lockdowns in big cities are having an adverse effect on the Thai manufacturing sector and its supply chains, with the problems likely to continue, warns the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

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Baht on a tightrope

Industry leaders have urged the government to carefully manage the baht to keep its value at a rate that will benefit both importers and exporters.

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National child seat law rooted in science

After years of debate, Thailand finally has a law that requires small children to be in child seats in cars.

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Bangkok votes in new governor for first time in nine years

A former transport minister in the Thai government ousted by a 2014 military coup won Bangkok's first governor election for nine years on Sunday in what some observers say is a sign of the waning popularity of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.

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Rising Thai star Kunlavut stuns badminton world champion Loh in SEA Games final

Singapore's badminton world champion Loh Kean Yew had to settle for silver after being stunned in the men's final at the SEA Games by Thailand's rising star Kunlavut Vitidsarn on Sunday.

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Bangkok governor election a test of political winds

Residents of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, are voting Sunday to elect a new governor in a contest whose results will be seen as a barometer of the public mood ahead of an approaching general election

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Young Elephants aim to surprise Vietnam in final

Thai men's team coach Mano Polking said yesterday the Young Elephants will enter Sunday's SEA Games football final as the "underdogs" against "a better prepared" Vietnam side.

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Thais willing to join talks on US Indo-Pacific regional pact

The government has asked the Foreign Ministry to announce Thailand's intention to join talks on the US' newly proposed multilateral trade agreement, known as the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).

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Russia eager to see trade top $10bn with Thailand

Russia is adamant about its push for bilateral trade with Thailand reaching US$10 billion (330 billion baht) a year after showing strong interest in investing in the kingdom, says Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.

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Doubles stars reach Thailand Open final

Thailand's mixed doubles top seeds Sapsiree Taerattanachai and Dechapol Puavaranukroh have made it through to Sunday’s final of the Thailand Open badminton tournament after a gruelling three-set match.

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Ratchanok faces tough Tai, mixed pair meet Chinese

Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon and mixed doubles duo Sapsiree Taerattanachai and Dechapol Puavaranukroh face tough opponents in the semi-finals of the Thailand Open on Saturday.

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TAT upgrades tourist arrivals forecast

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has readjusted its estimate for foreign arrivals this year after seeing the target of 1 million visitors per month come earlier than expected.

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Nation asks US to cut it from trade watch list

Thailand has asked the United States to remove the country from its trade watch list this year, a request made during bilateral talks on the sidelines of this year's Apec Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) meeting in Bangkok.

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PTT, SCG in green drive

National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc and Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, are stepping up efforts to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions as they aim to help Thailand establish more environmentally friendly businesses.

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