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Minister says FDI must accelerate tech transfers

Thailand should capitalise on the strong inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) to accelerate technology transfers and support long-term economic growth, says Santitarn Sathirathai, the vice-finance minister.

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Ascend Bank aims for July launch

Ascend Bank, the virtual bank backed by Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, is expected to debut in July, says Suphachai Chearavanont, senior vice-chairman of CP Group and board chairman of True Corporation.

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Rising inflation fears pressure bullion price

Global gold prices could drop to US$4,200 an ounce in this cycle, translating to a domestic price of around 66,000 baht, as the market has begun pricing in the possibility of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in the second half of the year amid rising US inflation, says the…

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Immigration to be digitised with new app

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Digital Identity Co Ltd and the Thai Immigration Bureau have partnered to develop the Thailand Immigration Management System (THIM), the country's first web and mobile platform for this sector.

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Delivery apps tap co-pay scheme to drive growth

Online food delivery operators are wooing merchants to participate in the "Thai Chuay Thai Plus" scheme by offering various incentives, ranging from lower gross profit (GP) charges to stronger advertising visibility among consumers.

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Austrian jihadist jailed for 15 years for Taylor Swift concert attack plan

WIENER NEUSTADT (AUSTRIA) - An Austrian court on Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old who admitted plotting a foiled jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert to 15 years in jail.

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US, Iran agree deal but need Trump approval: sources

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a framework for a 60-day ceasefire extension deal but it still needs President Donald Trump's approval, US sources told AFP on Thursday.

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Wonders of the Riviera

Miracles are just around the corner and literally everywhere in Chopard's Red Carpet Collection 2026. Co-president and artistic director Caroline Scheufele sees miracles in a different light, expressing them through the new high-jewellery pieces.

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Those pesky seniors

If you're a fan of Scooby-Doo or Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers' new Netflix series The Boroughs features an all-star cast mixing mystery and adventure. In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a grieving newcomer's strange encounter inspires him to join a misfit crew of unlikely heroes. Together, they uncover a…

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Time for internal probe

Earlier this week, the Transport Ministry announced its findings on the causes and culprits of the two deadly crane collapses in January. The report sounds like good news. At last, the authorities are tackling accidents at public construction sites.

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Local manufacturing index deflates in April

Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) fell in April to 92.76 points, down 0.36% year-on-year, as global conflicts and domestic challenges weighed on industrial activity. The index declined from 108.69 points in March.

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Reflecting on shared ties and wins

There's a Thai saying, wela phan pai wai muean kohok, time flies by so quickly.

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The fabric of luxury

Co-president and artistic director Caroline Scheufele has repeatedly explored the sensuality of textiles -- translating lace, silk and embroidery into gold and precious stones for fashioning Chopard's high-jewellery pieces.

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Rise of the soft pairings

The current trend of zero proof drinks has slowly made its way into the fine dining world, which has, traditionally, been dominated by fine wine pairings.

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Reinventing the hero narrative

It is not often that we get the chance to witness superhero content or speculative stories told from an Asian perspective. However, when such a project does emerge, it frequently presents a unique and entirely different viewpoint from Western media. We saw a prime example of this last year with…

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Decriminalising same-sex relations?

Thailand provides the warmth of a home to a range of Pride activities to raise the profile of LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) persons, in addition to other aspects of gender diversity.

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CP Axtra joins forces with Ayala on mall strategy

CP Axtra Plc, the operator of wholesale and retail stores Makro and Lotus's, plans to strengthen Makro's mall development and asset management in Thailand under a memorandum of cooperation signed with Ayala Corporation, one of the Philippines' largest conglomerates.

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BDMS promotes global outcome certifications

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) is advancing value‑based healthcare by securing global ICHOM certifications across its hospital network.

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Drama mixes with geopolitics in Cuba

Admittedly, it looks a lot like a movie plot. A political thriller where the intelligence director of the chief adversary state comes into the nervous capital city and meets with regime leaders to tell them their days in power are numbered. Unless…

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Italy on red alert as heatwave bakes Europe

ROME - Italy on Thursday issued a red heatwave alert for the capital Rome, the latest country to take urgent action during a heatwave that has smashed records in Europe.

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Funeral fund under scrutiny

A group of elderly residents from Udon Thani on Thursday filed a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Police Division, seeking legal action against a funeral fund association accused of failing to pay benefits worth about 1.2 billion baht.

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Ukraine to receive first Gripen jets in 2027, new model from 2030

UPPSALA — Ukraine will receive its first Saab Gripen fighter ⁠jets of the models C and D ⁠in 2027 and new Gripen Model E and F jets ‌from 2030 onwards, Swedish ⁠Prime Minister ⁠Ulf Kristersson said on Thursday.

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Wat Pho marks Vesak Day with Sri Lanka, Nepal

The embassies of Sri Lanka and Nepal in Thailand, in collaboration with Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, jointly hosted celebrations on Thursday for International Vesak Day 2026, marking the global observance recognised by Unesco and the United Nations.

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Minister vows to press ahead with AI-for-all scheme

Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob is defending the government’s TH-AI Passport initiative, insisting the 1.6-billion-baht project is a transparent and cost-effective investment aimed at preventing Thailand from falling behind in the global artificial intelligence race.

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Thailand and Vietnam deepen strategic ties

Thailand and Vietnam have agreed to elevate their bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership as the two countries mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties, while signing four cooperation agreements on the economy, technology, education and the aviation industry.

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