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Biden calls China 'xenophobic'

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WASHINGTON - United States President Joe Biden called China "xenophobic" while highlighting the Asian nation’s economic woes, as he sought to make the case for US economic strength during a campaign stop in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

6.6-magnitude quake in Japan leaves at least 9 injured

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KYODO - At least nine people were injured late Wednesday after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck a wide area of western Japan.

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UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm

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DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill.

Rodtang faces Denis Puric in kickboxing bout

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Reigning flyweight Muay Thai champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon's will return to kickboxing in June to face the Bosnian Denis Puric in a non-title fight at ONE 167.

Fragile unity pushes Myanmar junta to the brink

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MYAWADDY - Myawaddy, a critical trading post in Myanmar that rebel forces seized from the ruling junta last week, offers a glimpse of dynamics playing out across the Southeast Asian country as its vaunted military reels from battlefield…

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Ammonia leak in Chon Buri affects 100 people

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CHON BURI: An ammonia leakage from an ice factory in tambon Nong Prue of Bang Lamung district has affected about 100 people within a one-kilometre radius early Thursday morning.

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Department promotes promising stars in lacklustre year

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The Revenue Department says there are significant challenges this year achieving tax collection targets because of the slowdown in economic activities, although it has identified five sectors that show promise.

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Thailand begins OECD membership process

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Thailand has developed a roadmap to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a group of developed countries, aiming to elevate the country’s standards and broaden trade and investment…

EV sales expected to miss target

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Electric vehicle sales in Thailand are expected to miss the estimate of 130,000 units this year as prices are likely to keep changing, attributed to a price war among Chinese EV makers, says Hyundai Mobility Thailand, a subsidiary of the…

Major creditors support Italian-Thai Development

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Major creditors have agreed to infuse fresh liquidity into cash-strapped Italian-Thai Development (ITD) Plc, to support the company's business operations without requiring a rehabilitation plan.

Reaping the property stimulus rewards

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The cabinet last week offered Thai New Year's gifts to potential homeowners, approving measures that extend the price range of houses eligible for a cut in transfer and mortgage registration fees to 7 million baht, up from a ceiling of 3…

Aviation bodies see recovery in passenger figures by 2025

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Aviation bodies project Thailand's passenger numbers to recover by next year, though economic uncertainties and the slow rebound of some supply chains still hamper the industry.

Cabinet reshuffle looms

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A forthcoming cabinet reshuffle is likely to be finalised next week even though the changes, largely affecting the ruling Pheu Thai Party, are far from settled in some key posts, according to a source.

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Thailand Post considers 'neutral' virtual banking agent role

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State-run logistics provider Thailand Post is considering expanding its scope by becoming a "neutral virtual banking agent", with the aim of complementing the operations of nascent virtual banks, says chief executive Dhanant Subhadrabandhu.

PTT touts hydrogen as fuel of the future

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While electric vehicles (EVs) gain in popularity as an option to replace oil-powered cars, hydrogen still holds promise as a future energy that may suit mobility technology and help reduce air pollutants, says national oil and gas…

Govt orders action on cadmium saga

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The Industry Ministry has instructed the Samut Sakhon Provincial Industry Office to file complaints against anyone owning the cadmium tailings discovered in the province.

Thais apply to join the OECD

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Thailand has applied to join the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), hoping it will help boost economic growth.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Unesco campaign for revered monk

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CHIANG MAI: Local religious foundations and Thais recently joined forces in a ceremony to celebrate a sculpture of renowned monk Kru Ba Sri Wichai as part of a campaign for the late monk to be added to Unesco's eminent personalities list.

Thailand, NZ pledge to elevate relations

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Thailand and New Zealand have agreed to elevate relations to enter a "Strategic Partnership" in 2026 to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said on Wednesday.

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Warit, Teerasak down Iraq, give Thailand a flying start

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Thailand got off to a good start in the AFC U23 Asian Cup as they produced a 2-0 victory over Iraq in their Group C clash at the Al Janoub Stadium on Tuesday night.

Court rejects parliament petition on charter change process

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The Constitutional Court on Wednesday rejected a petition by parliament seeking its ruling over whether the constitution can be amended before a referendum takes place and how many referendums should be held in the charter amendment…

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MFP gets 15 more days to submit defence

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The Constitutional Court on Wednesday extended the deadline by 15 days for the Move Forward Party (MFP) to submit documents to defend itself in the party dissolution case, at the party’s request.

Government hails Songkran public transport feat

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More than 15 million trips were made via public transport modes during the Songkran festival, up 7.92% from the previous year, according to the Transport Ministry.

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Indian man arrested over fatal hotel stabbing

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An Indian man aged 32 has been arrested in Kanchanaburi province for allegedly stabbing a 51-year-old Thai woman 31 times, killing her, at a hotel in Bangkok on Tuesday night.

Russian dies in Phuket motorbike crash

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PHUKET: A Russian man was killed when his motorcycle plunged into a deep roadside ditch in Muang district around sunrise on Wednesday.

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Songkran road accidents killed 243 people

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Road accidents killed 243 people and injured 1,837 others during the six days of the Songkran festival holiday.

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Big EV battery cell plant likely in two years

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The Board of Investment (BoI) expects foreign investors to set up a big plant in Thailand to produce battery cells for electric vehicles (EVs) within two years, following its roadshow in China last week.

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Myanmar's ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

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Myanmar's detained former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, a spokesperson for the military government told media.

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Kyndryl sees opportunities in IT services

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Digital transformation, the smart cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and the modernisation of IT infrastructure are among the drivers of IT services growth in Thailand, according to Kyndryl, global tech infrastructure and managed service…

Oil prices dip as demand concerns outweigh Middle East supply fears

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TOKYO: Oil prices eased in early trade on Wednesday as worries about global demand due to weak economic momentum in China and fading hopes for U.S. interest rate cuts in the near term outweighed supply fears on heightened tensions in the…