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Arrivals set to soar amid holidays in East Asia

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Chinese and Japanese tourists are expected to flock to Thailand during the Labour Day holiday and Japan's Golden Week, driving arrivals to 996,000, up 29% from the corresponding period last year, according to the Tourism Authority of…

Four companies to jointly invest in 15 power plants

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Local power and waste management companies have teamed up to co-invest in 12 waste-to-energy power plants and three refuse-derived fuel production facilities in a move to support the state's bio-, circular and green economic policy.

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Nestlé expands pet food output

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Nestlé (Thai), a leading consumer goods manufacturer and marketer, has invested 6 billion baht in expanding its manufacturing facilities in response to the growing demand for pet care products.

Srettha wants warehouse fire answers

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered an investigation into a blaze at a chemical plant in Rayong on Monday, promising a prompt assessment so evacuated residents can return to their homes.

Ministry eyes ongoing use of Oil Fuel Fund

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The Finance Ministry has recommended using the Oil Fuel Fund to sustain the subsidy for retail diesel prices, noting the fund has sufficient capacity to support the government's diesel subsidy programme.

Cabinet clears path for election

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The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Election Commission's (EC) draft decree to begin the process of electing a new Senate to succeed the 250-strong military-appointed chamber whose tenure is due to expire on May 11, Prime Minister Srettha…

Counsel sought on BAAC loan

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The government has agreed to ask the Council of State, its legal arm, to interpret whether the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) can legitimately allow the government to borrow 172.3 billion baht to finance its…

Agencies join forces to digitise government

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The Thai Chamber of Commerce is working with the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC) and the Business Development Department to link corporate information electronically, facilitating paperless procedures and…

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SCGP takes measures to reduce risk

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SCG Packaging Plc (SCGP), a Thai operator in the fully-integrated packaging chain in Southeast Asia, is concerned about the effects of geopolitical conflicts, especially in the Middle East, on energy prices, including oil and coal.

Call for tourism buffer zone

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Tourism operators in Rayong have called for buffer zones to clearly separate industrial areas from tourism areas as the chemical warehouse explosion in the province this week could have a negative impact similar to two previous oil leaks.

PM Hasina lands for 6-day visit

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Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to arrive in Thailand on Wednesday for a six-day official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

Digital ad spending on the increase

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Intense competition between local and niche brands against larger players on e-commerce and the rise of affiliate marketing are driving ad spending on digital channels, says Media Intelligence Group.

Campaign pushes youth mental health online

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The Department of Mental Health (DMH) recently launched a campaign to provide free online therapy sessions for teenagers in Bangkok after statistics showed a high percentage of mental health risks among teens.

Refugee plan mapped out

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The government committee in charge of the situation along the Thai-Myanmar border laid down the framework for handling refugees and security responses as it assessed the overall situation in its first meeting on Tuesday.

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Asean 'must redouble' efforts: PM

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday said a more connected Asean is key to unlocking the region's full potential and enhancing its collective competitiveness.

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UN rights chief ‘horrified’ by Gaza mass grave reports

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GENEVA - The United Nations’ human rights chief said on Tuesday that he was “horrified” by reports of mass graves containing hundreds of bodies in the ruins of two hospitals in Gaza, according to a spokesperson.

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Full AI capability coming to Photoshop

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Adobe said on Tuesday that it plans to place a tool for full artificial intelligence image generation in its popular Photoshop software later this year.

‘Big Joke’ drops complaint against PM

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Embattled deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn on Tuesday withdrew his malfeasance complaint against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin for suspending him, according to the secretary-general of the National Anti-Corruption…

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Japan eyes cashless tax refunds to tourists

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Japan is considering introducing cashless tax refunds for inbound travellers, as part of efforts to prevent them from illicitly earning money by reselling tax-free items before departure, sources said on Tuesday.

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Lop Buri residents deny ‘harassing’ macaques

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Lop Buri residents are upset by suggestions from national parks authorities that they have been harassing the macaques that have become a major nuisance in the town.

Power demand hits record amid heat wave

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Electricity demand surged to a new high of 35,830 megawatts at 8.58pm on Monday when temperatures nationwide averaged 35-38C, with a peak temperature of 42C recorded the same day, say energy officials.

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Crypto fraud victims to get B125m after big bust

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Police say that 125 million baht in assets seized from two gambling websites were linked to a cryptocurrency fraud scheme and will be returned to the fraud victims.

Cabinet approves 3 charter-change referendums

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The cabinet has agreed in principle that changing the constitution will require three referendumns and should be completed before the current government's term ends.

Teachers, students to share school toilets

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In a major change of policy, teachers and students will share the same toilets at all schools under the Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec).

UK ready to start deporting migrants to Rwanda

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LONDON - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed that nothing would prevent him from sending asylum seekers to Rwanda, after parliament finally approved the divisive policy that is designed to deter migrants from travelling in small…

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Visa-free scheme for Russian visitors extended

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The cabinet on Tuesday approved a 60-day visa exemption for Russian visitors, to take effect from May 1 to July 31.

Justice minister shrugs off misconduct petition in Thaksin case

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Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong remained unfazed on Tuesday by the latest petition asking the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to formally investigate the ministry’s alleged misconduct in its handling of Thaksin Shinawatra's…

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South Korean defence firms ‘hacked by North’

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SEOUL - Major North Korean hacking groups have mounted “all-out” cyber attacks against South Korean defence companies for more than a year, breaching the firms’ internal networks and stealing technical data, South Korean police said on…

Srettha nudges big banks to cut loan rates

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has urged the country’s four biggest commercial banks to reduce loan interest rates for vulnerable groups and small businesses after the Bank of Thailand repeatedly ignored his calls to lower borrowing cost…

Illegal migrants die attempting to cross English Channel

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PARIS - At least five migrants died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from an area near the town of Wimereux, local newspaper La Voix du Nord said on Tuesday.