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Six potential locations for a Southern Land Bridge connecting the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman coasts will be proposed to the Transport Ministry this week, according to the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP).

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Rice exports tipped to hit 8m tonnes

Thailand's rice exports are expected to exceed 8 million tonnes this year, driven by the weakness of the baht and rising demand in the global market, according to veteran trader Chookiat Ophaswongse.

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Race to end restrictions

After plaguing Thailand for two years with physical and economic ailments, the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to be downgraded to an endemic from July 1, marking a significant step towards full economic recovery.

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NESDC warns rapidly ageing society likely to hit economy

The increase in elderly among the Thai population and declining birth rate are expected to hinder the country's future economic expansion, according to a new study by the government's planning unit.

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Make reducing plastic second nature

Plastic is a preferred material in our daily lives due to its light weight, durability and low production cost. However, its widespread use has unwanted effects. Plastic waste can take a hundred years to decompose, all the while leaching into the environment and wreaking havoc on marine ecology and aquatic…

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Shane Warne's family and friends remember cricketing legend at private funeral

Sportsman died while on holiday with friends on Samui Island in southern Thailand

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Tourism ministry to aid stranded tourists

The government has assigned state agencies including the Tourism and Sports Ministry (Mots) to help 8,000 Russian and Ukrainian tourists who are stranded in Thailand, says government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.

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Thailand ranks 61 in annual happiness index

Thailand ranked 61st in the annual World Happiness Index but is the third happiest country in Southeast Asia, according to the World Happiness Report 2022.

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Ukrainian embassy gets 100 free room proposals

More than 100 Thais are applying to provide free accommodation to Ukrainians stranded in the kingdom amid the war in the Eastern European nation, the Ukrainian embassy revealed on Friday.

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Mixed reactions to scrapping tests

The business sector voiced a varied response to the government's latest decision to scrap the mandatory pre-departure coronavirus test for visitors starting next month.

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WHA makes move into health tech

SET-listed WHA Corporation, Thailand's largest developer of built-to-suit logistics facilities, plans to launch a digital healthcare service with cooperation from Samitivej Hospital as it ventures into healthcare technology.

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SPCG allots B3bn for EEC solar plants

SET-listed SPCG, a pioneer in solar farm development in Thailand, continues to expand its solar energy empire by acquiring land to build new renewable power facilities in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

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Excess revenue to help public

If Thailand's revenue in fiscal 2022 exceeds the government target, the Finance Ministry will spend the excess money on easing people's living costs, says the ministry's permanent secretary Krisada Chinavicharana.

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Cub House Honda Monkey Cody Clover Edition Is Here To Paint The Town Green

Cub House Honda Thailand introduced its new Honda Monkey Custom Cody Clover Edition just in time for St. Patrick's Day 2022, for good luck all year round.

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No Thai military volunteers in Ukraine, says charge d'affaires

There are no Thai citizens in Ukraine serving as military volunteers in the fight against invading Russian troops, a senior Ukrainian diplomat said on Friday.

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BOI attends the grand opening ceremony of Mitsubishi's new paint shop

Mr. Chanin Khaochan, Deputy Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment, on 16 March 2022, attended the grand opening of Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.'s new paint shop at Laem Chabang Industrial Estate, Chonburi which was chaired by Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Minister of Industry.

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Dept eyes Singapore-Phuket cruise plan

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) will discuss with Singapore a new protocol allowing tourists to take cruises to Phuket from the island nation.

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Expert tells officials to phase out favipiravir

A medical expert on Thursday urged the government to switch from favipiravir to molnupiravir, a more effective antiviral medication for Covid-19 treatment that is needed especially as Thailand now plans to declare Covid-19 endemic.

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Nation 'ready' for Deltacron

The public health minister says Thailand is prepared to deal with any new variant of the coronavirus including the newly emerged Deltacron that is now being closely watched by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Hanoi urges shipping lane extension

Vietnam has asked the government to expand a shipping navigation route between its Phu Quoc island and Thailand as part of a coastal shipping lane cooperation deal previously agreed by the two countries and Cambodia.

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Review blood donation criteria

The concerning case of Swiss expat Theo Zwahlen points to a need for Thailand to seriously reevaluate the logic behind its blood donation criteria.

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Cryptocurrency curiosity ramping up

Greater interest in cryptocurrencies is expected in Thailand following news that the country is relaxing tax rules for cryptocurrency trading until the end of 2023 to boost the market.

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Swiss restomod

Dating back to 1791, Girard-Perregaux is one of the oldest Swiss watchmakers still in operation. Its sole authorised retailer in Thailand, PMT The Hour Glass, marked the maison's 230th anniversary with a virtual exhibition last September.

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Russia's war causes regional disarray

President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine from Feb 24 is deeply consequential for Southeast Asia, both as a region and Asean as a regional organisation. Even though this region is relatively far away from the cut and thrust of Russia's war in Ukraine, Asean has already encountered new internal…

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Making Internship Count

A Facebook post by a Chula student went viral last weekend and sparked a conversation surrounding the state of internships in Thailand. The sports science student was told to complete his internship next year, following a dispute with a higher-up while interning at a hotel. Apparently, he refused to do…

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