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Thailand to weigh tax on gold trades to slow baht rally
Officials are discussing ways to tax gold bought and sold through various online channels and settled in baht Thai authorities are…
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Frasers Property’s emerging markets chief to take on additional role of Thailand CEO
Lim Hua Tiong is set to replace Thanapol Sirithanachai, who will continue to serve on the board Frasers Property’s emerging markets chief…
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Thailand vows to curb baht swings as currency hits 4-year high
Thailand’s central bank vowed to take steps to ease baht volatility and limit the influence of gold prices after the local currency…
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Is Thailand Done With the Shinawatras?
Persistent political turmoil has a way of blurring the lines between change and continuity. So it is with Thailand, where veteran…
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Indonesia, Thailand market outlooks buffeted by political risk
Intensifying protests in Indonesia and the latest leadership upheaval in Thailand are ratcheting up political risk in the two largest…
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How Thailand pulled off the impossible: Saving hostages without choosing sides
As Thailand's ambassador to Israel talks to the Post, the country is doubling down on foreign workers in Israel, and fostering its…
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BYD begins exporting EVs to Europe from Thailand
Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer BYD Auto has announced that it has begun exporting battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from…
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Thailand to meet this year's rice export target by focusing on strong markets
Thailand is hoping to meet its rice export target of 7.5 million metric tons this year by seeking more deals in markets where demand is…
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Video shows demolition in Indonesia, not 'Thai army knocking down Cambodian homes'
Following a deadly clash between Cambodia and Thailand that killed over 40 people, footage of a house demolition has circulated on social…
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Thailand car production drops in July, local sales up
Car production in Thailand fell for the first time in three months in July as tariff uncertainty hurt export demand, while sales extended…
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Old clip of casino fire falsely shared as 'arson targeting Thai workers in Cambodian scam centre'
The recent border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has seen a major surge in misinformation from both sides, including a clip of a…
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Video from Malaysian airshow in 2023 falsely linked to Cambodia-Thailand clash
Bangkok has rejected "baseless" accusations from Cambodia that it used chemical weapons during the Southeast Asian neighbours' worst…
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Old blast videos falsely linked to Southeast Asia conflict
Five days of deadly fighting between neighbours Thailand and Cambodia unleashed a flood of misrepresented visuals including unrelated…
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Clip shows Thai shop hit by rocket strike, not 'Cambodian military positions'
Footage of a building on fire and shrouded in smoke shows the aftermath of a rocket strike in Thailand's Sisaket province, contrary to…
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UOB Thailand, Frasers Property team up to help companies expand in Asean
The companies will jointly identify and support foreign direct investment opportunities, particularly for firms seeking to establish or…
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Thailand central bank vows to step in if baht moves are unhinged
Thailand’s central bank is ready to tackle excessive baht volatility by managing any moves “unhinged” from its fundamentals, a deputy…
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Thailand moves to recriminalise cannabis, shaking US$1b industry
Thailand’s government is moving to recriminalise cannabis, plunging into limbo an industry estimated to be worth over US$1 billion that…
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18 Wild and Wonderful Things You Can Only Do in Thailand
Thinking about a trip to Thailand? You’re in for stunning temples, incredible food, beautiful beaches, and some truly unforgettable…
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Thailand to buy 12 Swedish Gripen fighter jets, air force says
Thailand plans to acquire a dozen Gripen JAS 39 fighter jets built by Sweden’s SAAB over 10 years to replace its ageing fleet of mainly US…
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Thailand and Indonesia could be growth laggards in Asean: Nomura
Thailand and Indonesia are expected to be growth laggards within Asean, noted Euben Paracuelles, chief Asean economist at Nomura at the…
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Old video of train derailment in Thailand recirculated as 'accident in May 2025'
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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Thailand to shortlist central bank chief candidates by July 2, official says
A Thai selection committee plans to shortlist candidates to be the next central bank chief by Jul 2, an official said on Thursday (May 8),…
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How to visit (and even get married!) during Thailand's vibrant 2-day wedding festival
For those familiar with Phuket, Thailand, the first image that usually comes to mind is the crystal turquoise waters, fine white sands,…
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Lured by Thailand perks, China’s EV makers face reality check
IT’S HARD to miss the aggressiveness of Chinese automakers in the Thai market on the drive from Suvarnabhumi Airport into Bangkok: huge…