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Pheu Thai puts faith in new slogan as polling day looms

The Pheu Thai Party on Friday ramped up its election campaign in a last-ditch attempt to convince the nation it will be able to bring immediate change to the country after the May 14 vote if it is trusted by the electorate to form the new government.

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Jobless numbers decline, says NSO

Thailand's labour market improved in the first quarter, with the number of unemployed people dropping to 420,000, according to the National Statistical Office (NSO).

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Chinese arrivals could soar in May

Chinese airlines are expected to increase the number of flights to Thailand to 430 per week starting on June 1, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).

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What the polls say

Re: "MFP closing gap with Pheu Thai: Nida", (BP, May 4).

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'Testing' holding up Yellow Line trials

The trial run and commercial launch of the Yellow monorail system are not yet finalised because system testing is not complete, according to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA).

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Tech firms offer tools ahead of poll

Tech giant Google has launched new tools for Thailand's upcoming general election, while LINE Thailand suggests politicians use their "Official Accounts" to communicate with voters.

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Departure tax proposed

Thai outbound travellers and foreign permanent residents in Thailand have been asked for their opinion on a government departure tax of 1,000 baht in an attempt to prevent locals from spending excessively abroad, with the Revenue Department announcing online public hearings this week.

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Thailand urged to focus on wellness

Thailand's health economy boasts very high growth potential as the world is increasingly aware of the importance of health and self-care, according to a Commerce Ministry study.

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Election Day storms in the wind

Two storms are forecast to hit Thailand next week, potentially affecting Election Day on May 14, according to the Climate Change and Disaster Centre at Rangsit University.

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Indonesia works to rescue 20 trafficking victims in Myanmar

Indonesian officials say they are working to rescue dozens of their nationals who were trafficked to Myanmar to work as cyber scammers, amid an increase in human trafficking cases in Southeast Asia

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Thailand's Pita tops PM poll as opposition leads opinion surveys

Another opposition leader emerged as the favourite to be Thailand's next prime minister in a new opinion poll on Friday, just days out from an election that could see an end to nine years of military-backed government.

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Thai parties in financial bidding war as election heats up

Sa Kaeo (Thailand) (AFP) - In the searing hot sun, Preeya Phunatung toils long hours on a rural Thai construction site to support her family of four.

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Indonesia held multiple engagements on Myanmar, urges end to violence - minister

Indonesia's foreign minister on Friday confirmed her country had engaged with Thailand, China, India and the United Nations on the crisis in Myanmar, as well as Myanmar's key stakeholders, during which it called for an immediate halt to violence.

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Australia, Thailand, Sweden start strong at International Crown

SAN FRANCISCO: Australia pulled off two victories against defending champion South Korea, and Sweden and Thailand also turned in 2-0 performances to kick off the Hanwha LifePlus International Crown on Thursday.

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Sweden, Australia, Thailand off to hot starts in LPGA International Crown

San Francisco (AFP) - Sweden, Australian and Thailand all grabbed the maximum two points from two matches on the opening day of the LPGA International Crown team event Thursday as China and the United States split their pool matches.

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SAIC Motor starts construction of new energy industrial park in Thailand

SHANGHAI: Chinese car manufacturer SAIC Motor announced Tuesday that it has started construction of a new energy industrial park in Thailand, which is expected to focus on localised production of key auto parts for the company's new energy vehicles (NEVs).

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Ju-jitsu stars deliver first gold

The Thai contingent at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia welcomed their first gold of the biennial multisport tournament with ju-jitsu exponents Kunsatri Kumsroi and Suphawadee Kaeosrasaen delivering the goods on Thursday.

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Overseas voting almost done

More than 80% of Thais living abroad who are eligible to do so have reportedly showed up to cast their votes ahead of the May 14 general election, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

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Private sector highlights six-pronged strategy

The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) wants political parties competing in the general election to pay heed to its six-pronged strategy it believes should play a vital role in driving the economy over the next four years.

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No exit from our democratic future

As Thailand's much-anticipated poll on May 14 heads into its homestretch, several clear trends and patterns are emerging to suggest that democratisation is making an inexorable comeback in this country, with positive implications for Southeast Asia and beyond. The immediate road ahead in Thai politics will likely still be bumpy,…

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Online voting registration heralded

Allowing eligible citizens to register for online voting in the upcoming general election is a good start as Thailand shuffles towards e-government, according to advisors.

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Parties pitch policies for tourism

Political parties are vowing to make Thailand more competitive in tourism by pitching a variety of related policies, such as the setting up of a tourism fund, developing secondary cities, adjusting regulations, and solving labour crises to accommodate quality tourists and aid local operators.

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Depa unveils drone project for farmers

The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) plans to launch Thailand's first project offering large drones to communities and training them in drone maintenance in an effort to push smart farming development.

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Fruit exports to China to grow 10%

Fresh fruit exports to China are anticipated to increase by at least 10% this year based on better land transport flow as cross-border trade facilitation improves.

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Breaking barriers

Japan is known for many things, and its rich and robust culture attracts people from around the world. Besides food, movies and manga, the country also has a reputation for having one of the biggest pornographic and adult-toy industries in the world. While sex is a natural thing, Thailand is…

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