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Health crises and emergencies such as Covid-19 have brought into sharp focus the critical need for preparedness. The unprecedented pandemic has led to a dynamically changing environment across the healthcare industry, posing challenges that call for innovative solutions.

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Vending machines the way forward

Vending machines have become a new distribution channel popular with Thai consumers as well as a novel tool for companies to launch a business as they generate good sales.

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Rising domestic rice prices unsettle Thai exporters

Rice exporters have expressed growing concerns about shipment prospects in the second quarter, as a sharp rise in domestic prices may lead importers to baulk at buying Thai grains.

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Nepal, Thailand and Buddhism

According to the lunar calendar, Sunday, May 15, was a full moon day, which coincides with the birthday, enlightenment day and passing away of Gautam Buddha. Therefore, it is the most important day for followers of Buddhism all over the world.

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First durian air shipment lands at Nanning airport

The first batch of durians exported by air from Thailand has arrived at Nanning Wuxu International Airport in Guangxi, China, following an effort to boost trade between the two countries by air.

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What to do with misbehaving monks?

Sunday marked Visakha Bucha Day which is the commemoration of the birth, enlightenment and death of the Lord Buddha. Buddhism is the largest religion in Thailand, but we cannot deny that faith in Buddhism has declined due to the inappropriate behaviour and misconduct of some monks.

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Life in the fast lane

This month, the "Buriram 1000 Metres Presented By Just Car 2022" took place at the Buriram United Dragster Track inside the Chang Stadium International Circuit in Buri Ram Province in conjunction with the fourth round of the Thailand Championship. It was a compilation of the top racing teams, mechanics, influencers,…

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Thailand wins SEA Games bronze after swim controversy

Olympic swimming hero Joseph Schooling had a first gold of this year's Southeast Asian Games dramatically snatched away when Singapore's sprint relay team were disqualified.

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Thais vie to open Asean health emergency hub

Thailand is vying to be the spot chosen for the new Asean Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases (ACPHEED), said Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Saturday.

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Phuket expects B1.8bn lift from 4-day holiday

PHUKET: The four-day holiday that began on Friday is expected to generate 1.8 billion baht in revenue from tourist spending in this island province, with 60% hotel occupancy expected, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

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Thai firms head to Saudi for official trade mission

The Thai Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to lead business delegations to Saudi Arabia for the first time in 32 years from May 15-18 to restore trade and investment relations.

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Prayut meets with overseas Thais, shrugs off political concerns

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha disregarded calls for him to step down and said he is doing what's best for the country, in comments made on Thursday to overseas Thais during his visit to the United States.

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Kingdom surge to fourth place

Thailand had picked up three more gold medals at the 31st SEA Games in Hanoi at press time on Friday to move up to fourth spot on the medals table.

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China end Thailand's fine run

Thailand bowed out in the semi-finals of the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals on Friday.

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B.Grimm takes hit as gas prices soar

B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) reported a leap of 41% in first-quarter revenue thanks to robust electricity sales volume from both existing and new clients, higher tariffs, and growth from renewable energy facilities in Thailand and Laos.

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BGC sees rising demand for packaging

BG Container Glass (BGC), Thailand's largest glass container manufacturer by capacity, expects demand for packaging products to increase despite a rise in the cost of raw materials.

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Cannabis News Week: Thailand to Distribute 1 Million Cannabis Plants

Thais will be allowed to grow medical grade cannabis for personal use or sale.

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Couple return to hotel room to find wild monkeys have taken over the jacuzzi

The group of monkeys were captured living their best lives at the resort in Krabi, southern Thailand, but they also did some damage, breaking a window when the party turned a bit wild

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Cannabis Oil Deemed Essential Medicine In Thailand, Marijuana Products Available At Government Hospitals For Free

On Thursday, Thailand's Ministry of Public Health announced that three types of cannabis oil have been deemed essential medicine, reported Thaiger.

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Hundreds of smuggled animals seized at Suvarnabhumi airport

More than 600 wild animals smuggled into Thailand on a flight from Egypt have been seized at Suvarnabhumi airport.

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Hosts Thailand crash out of Uber Cup

Defending champions China sent hosts Thailand crashing out of the Uber Cup women’s badminton tournament on Friday to set up a final clash with South Korea, who swept aside Japan.

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Poll: Economy likely grew modestly in Q1

Thailand's economy likely grew modestly in the first quarter, thanks to robust exports and an easing of Covid-19 restrictions and despite low tourist arrivals and high inflation dampening consumer spending, a poll found.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Aramco, Thailand’s PTT Sign MoU to Deepen Energy Cooperation

Saudi Aramco and Thailand’s PTT have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen energy cooperation in Thailand. The MoU targets the supply and trading of crude oil, petrochemicals, and liquified natural gas (LNG). It focuses on clean energy, carbon capture, and electric vehicles, and outlined potential collaboration across both…

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Pencak silat athletes allowed to use designer 'Thailand' logo

Thai Pencak silat competitors have been given permission to continue wearing a previously copyrighted "Thailand" logo at the SEA Games, after settling a dispute with the designer.

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Thailand moves to shield B1.4tn debt plan from yield surge

Thailand will shield its government borrowing plan from surging bond yields by tweaking the mix of short- and longer-term debt instruments it issues, according to the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO).

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