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Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:45:00 +0700
Economy to grow up to 3.5% this year, finance minister says
The economy is expected to grow 3% to 3.5% this year, with a slow but steady recovery as the crucial tourism sector picks up and exports remain good, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith told a business forum on Wednesday.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:25:00 +0700
Senior southern official on gambling network charges
An executive member of the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (SBPAC) has surrendered to Bangkok police to answer charges of involvement in an online gambling network.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:24:00 +0700
Thai cave rescue revisited
The historical true events behind Amazon Prime's original film Thirteen Lives are already widely known. Now director Ron Howard is bringing his own version of the chilling human survival drama to the screen.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:16:00 +0700
Crypto glitches prompt industry rethink
With the recent news of the SCB X-Bitkub deal falling apart and the Zipmex incident, investors in Thailand's digital currency market are facing a negative outlook. The Bangkok Post provides a recap of these events and gathers the views of investment ...

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:04:00 +0700
Abused maid files further complaints
A former maid who was allegedly abused by a police corporal filed additional complaints on Tuesday against a brother of a local politician for human trafficking and forced labour.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:15:00 +0700
Tourism soft power receives a nudge
The National Tourism Policy Committee is preparing to set up a subcommittee to integrate soft power promotion into the tourism industry and develop a cost-of-living index for travel destinations.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0700
B5m reward out for forex tricksters
A 5-million-baht reward has been offered for the whereabouts of two women, including a well-known Thai YouTuber facing charges of swindling more than 2 billion baht from people through a forex trading scam.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:58:00 +0700
Night venues seeking longer hours
Night entertainment business operators have renewed calls for the government to consider extending the closing time for nightspots in certain tourist districts.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:10:00 +0700
Prayut team drafting response to suspension for end of week
A team of legal advisers to Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is working on a statement in response to the Constitutional Court's order suspending him from his duties as prime minister.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0700
Bruised THAI aims for the skies again
Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) is aiming to resume its position as one of the world's top ten airlines after the completion of its rehabilitation process, the national flag carrier's executives said.



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