Thailand

Chinese carmakers are trying to unseat storied legacy brands in Europe. Similarly, half a world away, a revolution is playing out in South-east Asia, in Thailand, where China’s car manufacturers are facing off against Japanese incumbents.…
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Hundreds of devotees flocked to temples and staged processions to celebrate the annual vegetarian festival this week on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand, where it was being held for the first time after the Covid-19 pandemic eased.…
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Four years ago, it was a muddy, chaotic and emotionally fraught scene outside the Tham Luang Cave, where thousands of people, from volunteers to parents to cave divers from around the world, gathered with one goal: to rescue 12 boys and…
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A Thai court sentenced a political activist to two years in prison on Monday for insulting the monarchy, her lawyer said, after the activist was judged to have dressed as Queen Suthida during a street protest the court ruled mocked the…
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A popular Thai YouTuber who claimed to be a successful forex trader has reportedly fled abroad after allegedly cheating thousands of investors out of two billion baht (S$77 million). Natthamon Khongchak, better known as Nutty the…
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The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has announced that it is extending the scope of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) development efforts. The bank says this next phase will be a pilot phase focused on testing “real-life applications of…
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Saudi Arabian Oil Company, also known as Aramco, has joined hands with Thailand's national oil company PTT, as it expands its footprints in Asia. Both the companies will work together in areas of blue and green hydrogen and various clean…
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Thailand’s embattled prime minister will hold talks with party leaders in his ruling coalition Thursday as he seeks to control growing divisions that could lead to early elections later this year. Prayut Chan-O-Cha heads a sprawling…
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Saudi Arabia and Thailand turned a new page in their relations on Tuesday, with a restoration of full diplomatic ties and a planned exchange of ambassadors. The moves came as Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha arrived in Riyadh for a…
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“What I thought was a crisis turned into an opportunity,” said the owner of a riverside restaurant in Thailand that was threatened with closure forever by a flood but turned into a destination for entertainment. "Titporn Gutimanon" said…
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