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Strong baht seen as economic threat
Read more: Strong baht seen as economic threatThe baht is excessively strong, appreciating beyond what Thailand’s economic structure can handle, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
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Election Commission sets Feb 8 as general election date
Read more: Election Commission sets Feb 8 as general election dateThe Election Commission (EC) has officially set the next general election on Feb 8, following the Royal Decree dissolving the House of Representatives that took effect last week.
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GrabFood unveils new dining service after Chope acquisition
Read more: GrabFood unveils new dining service after Chope acquisitionGrabFood has announced the full-scale launch of its “Dine Out” service in Thailand, following last year’s acquisition of Chope, Asia’s leading dining reservation platform.
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Rail agency delays Khao Kradong complaints
Read more: Rail agency delays Khao Kradong complaintsThe State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has postponed plans to file complaints against individuals and state officials allegedly involved in the illegal occupation of state land at Khao Kradong in Buri Ram province.
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Amro projects growth to reach 2.2%
Read more: Amro projects growth to reach 2.2%Thailand’s economy is projected to expand by 2.2% this year before slowing to 1.9% next year, according to a study by the Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (Amro).
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Chaikasem vows to dissolve House immediately if elected PM
Read more: Chaikasem vows to dissolve House immediately if elected PMChaikasem Nitisiri, the prime ministerial candidate from the Pheu Thai Party, has pledged to dissolve the House of Representatives immediately if elected on Friday.
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HIV patients to be transferred from scandal-plagued Thai temple
Read more: HIV patients to be transferred from scandal-plagued Thai templeAbout 200 HIV patients at Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu will be transferred to the state public health system as donations have fallen to near zero since details emerged of a financial scandal linked to former abbot Luang Phor Alongkot.
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Understanding Thailand’s 40 reserved occupations exclusively for Thai nationals
Read more: Understanding Thailand’s 40 reserved occupations exclusively for Thai nationalsAlthough Thailand is relatively open in allowing foreigners to work through legal work visas, the law still restricts certain occupations exclusively for Thai nationals. Foreigners who do not receive specific exemptions are prohibited from engaging in these professions or roles.
