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Tourist numbers tumble as Asian markets decline
Read more: Tourist numbers tumble as Asian markets declineThe Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects the country to welcome 33.4 million foreign visitors this year, a 6% year-on-year decline attributed to contractions from the Southeast and East Asian markets.
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Thailand’s export growth slows as US tariffs bite
Read more: Thailand’s export growth slows as US tariffs biteThailand’s exports grew at the slowest pace in nearly a year in August due to the impact of US tariffs, which is expected to be more pronounced from September to December, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
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‘Big Tao’ cracking down on misbehaving monks
Read more: ‘Big Tao’ cracking down on misbehaving monksThe deputy commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), Pol Maj Gen Jaroonkiat Pankaew, has been seen at temple halls across several provinces in the past couple of days.
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MFA to lodge complaint
Read more: MFA to lodge complaintThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is preparing to lodge a formal protest against Cambodia after three Thai soldiers were injured by an anti-personnel landmine near the Thai-Cambodian border in what may be a breach of the Ottawa Convention.
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Nation edgy as decision day looms
Read more: Nation edgy as decision day loomsThe new US tariffs are set to have global repercussions and impact various countries unless negotiations for more favourable rates can be achieved prior to Aug 1.
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Facial recognition to help manage Maya Bay crowds
Read more: Facial recognition to help manage Maya Bay crowdsKRABI – A facial recognition system will soon be adopted at Maya Bay to manage visitor flow and enhance conservation efforts, according to national park officials.
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Chiang Mai survives flood scare but warned not to lower guard
Read more: Chiang Mai survives flood scare but warned not to lower guardCHIANG MAI – The northern city has escaped flooding as the water level of the Ping River continues to drop, but officials on Friday warned of another possible downpour in the coming days.
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Chinese police investigating 5 missing teens issue further warnings about telecoms crime
Read more: Chinese police investigating 5 missing teens issue further warnings about telecoms crimeChinese police are investigating at least five cases of missing teenagers believed to have been caught up in scam centres, including some who have lost contact with their families after travelling to Myanmar.
