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Thai bond value gains 2.7% from year-end

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The Thai bond market had a total outstanding value of 17 trillion baht in the first half of 2024, up 2.7% from the end of last year, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).

Shippers expect growth of 1-2%

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Despite geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East, the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) expects the value of exports to expand by 1-2% in the second half this year.

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Slow upgrade hampers Phuket

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Slow infrastructure development in Phuket, which is unable to cope with rapid urbanisation and severe floods caused by heavy rainfall, is damaging its reputation as the government has not allocated budget or upgraded public facilities as…

Putin arrives in Kazakhstan for Russia-China dominated SCO summit

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan on Wednesday for regional security and defence talks, the Kremlin said, as well as a series of bilateral meetings, including with Chinese and Turkish leaders.

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EA eager to raise funds later this year

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Energy Absolute Plc (EA), a renewable energy and electric vehicle (EV) developer and operator, plans to raise funds in the second half of this year to grow its businesses and pay back part of the debt incurred under its past corporate…

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Property rules could mimic Singapore

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The government should ensure Thais can afford homes and should limit the areas for extending foreign ownership of condos to specific zones, even within a single province, to avoid opposition, says a property research firm.

Gakpo strike and Malen double help Dutch reach Euro quarter-finals

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MUNICH: Netherlands' Cody Gakpo scored his third goal of the European Championship and substitute Donyell Malen added two more late on to defeat Romania 3-0 in their last-16 fixture as the Dutch burst back into form with a lively display…

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Demiral double powers Turkey past Austria into Euro 2024 quarter-finals

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LEIPZIG: Turkey's Merih Demiral struck in each half and their goalkeeper Mert Gunok pulled off a superb stoppage-time save as they secured a high-octane 2-1 victory over Austria on Tuesday to book their spot in Euro 2024's last eight.

Blue Line fare hike takes effect

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The fare for the MRT's Blue Line will rise by at least two baht starting Wednesday.

Car bomb by police flats 'undermines peace talks'

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An academic in Yala has criticised what he says is sluggish progress in the peace talks in the deep South following a car bomb outside police flats in this southern border province on June 30.

Barges blessed for Chao Phraya event

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The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) held a blessing ceremony on Tuesday for the first 14 boats of the royal barge procession before they are launched on the Chao Phraya River on Thursday.

L'Oréal outlines people-driven workplace transformation

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Leading cosmetics company L'Oréal is promoting its commitment to social and environmental sustainability.

Govt seeks to assist 1m school dropouts

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The government will launch a project to find and assist children who have dropped out of school after finding more than 1 million students had ceased their formal education prematurely.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Charn fails to churn interest

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A narrow win by the Pheu Thai-backed candidate in the June 30 local poll in Pathum Thani indicates that the ruling party is having a tough time expanding its support base, according to political observers.

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More than 100 killed in Indian stampede

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NEW DELHI - At least 107 people were feared dead in a stampede at a Hindu religious gathering in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, the broadcaster NDTV reported.

Myanmar shop owners jailed for raising wages

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With Myanmar’s currency plunging and inflation soaring, the owner of three mobile phone shops in Mandalay announced he was giving his employees a raise. Word of his generosity quickly spread on Facebook, and his workers cheered the news.

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Senate election results delayed

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The Election Commission (EC) did not announce the official results of the Senate election as originally planned on Tuesday, as more time is needed to handle numerous complaints about dubious qualifications of some senators-elect, according…

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PM ‘will consider’ easing booze sale rule

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NAKHON RATCHASIMA - The government has promised to consider lifting the afternoon ban on alcohol sales to help ease the plight of restaurant operators who say the poor economy is starting to hurt them.

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Bangkok to grow another one million trees

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City Hall will plant 1 million more trees after achieving its initial target of 1 million sooner than planned.

Inbound duty-free shops to be closed

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The cabinet says duty-free shops in arrivals areas of international airports will be closed to encourage more spending by visitors in domestic stores, with projections for up to 3.5 billion baht a year of new local retail spending.

Pathum Thani election winner’s suspension upheld

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The Council of State, the government’s legal advisory body, has confirmed that Charn Phuangphet, the winner of Sunday’s election for Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chairman in Pathum Thani, should be suspended pending the…

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Opposition vows to step up scrutiny of government

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The opposition will intensify its scrutiny of the government’s work with a plan to seek a no-confidence motion now that the government has full authority and resources to implement its policies, said opposition chief whip Pakornwut…

Thousands flee as Israeli forces bomb southern Gaza

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CAIRO/GAZA - Israeli forces bombarded several areas of the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday and thousands of Palestinians fled their homes in what could be part of a final push of Israel's intensive military operations in nine months of war.

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Thai EVs face insurance hurdles

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Thailand’s rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) market could face setbacks if insurance companies refuse to provide coverage for EVs, says the Thai Automotive Industry Association (TAIA).

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Crane collapse kills 2 and injures 7

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Two people were killed and seven others injured when a giant crane collapsed at a building site in Prawet district of Bangkok on Tuesday afternoon.

Consumers ‘can open parcels before paying’

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Consumers have the right to open parcels to inspect them before making cash-on-delivery payments, according to the Office of the Consumer Protection Board.

B30bn fertiliser subsidy plan raises questions

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More questions have been raised over the transparency of a planned 30-billion-baht programme aimed at helping cut rice farmers’ operating costs by co-paying their fertiliser expenses.

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Cabinet approves additional B276bn borrowing

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The cabinet on Tuesday approved an additional 276 billion baht in borrowing for the 2024 fiscal year, to help finance the controversial household handout planned to stimulate the economy, government officials said.

Brazil shares vape-ban success story

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Brazilian tobacco experts have backed Thailand’s ban on e-cigarettes, noting that Brazil’s 14-year ban has led to a continued decrease in traditional cigarette smoking without a corresponding increase in e-cigarette usage and recommended…

China starts smartphone inspections to boost anti-espionage efforts

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BEIJING: China implemented new regulations on Monday under its toughened counterespionage law, which enables authorities to inspect smartphones, personal computers and other electronic devices, raising fears among expatriates and foreign…