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New iPhones expected to spur Thai spending
Read more: New iPhones expected to spur Thai spendingThe new iPhone 17 series is expected to increase local consumer spending as users upgrade their premium smartphones, while a stronger baht and a fresh design will help spur sales, say industry analysts and IT retailers.
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Zoo keeper killed by lions in front of horrified visitors
Read more: Zoo keeper killed by lions in front of horrified visitorsA keeper was mauled to death by lions at Safari World zoo in Bangkok on Wednesday morning in front of horrified visitors, and the drive-in zone was later closed until further notice by the department of wildlife.
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Thaksin ‘not concerned’ by hospital case
Read more: Thaksin ‘not concerned’ by hospital caseThaksin Shinawatra’s lawyer says the former prime minister remains unconcerned about the ongoing court proceedings looking into his hospital stay, emphasising that the case is being handled according to legal procedures without political interference.
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US plans AI chip curbs on Malaysia, Thailand over China concerns
Read more: US plans AI chip curbs on Malaysia, Thailand over China concernsUS President Donald Trump’s administration plans to restrict shipments of AI chips from the likes of Nvidia Corp to Malaysia and Thailand, part of an effort to crack down on suspected semiconductor smuggling into China.
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No deal struck on US tariffs
Read more: No deal struck on US tariffsThailand has yet to conclude negotiations with the United States on reciprocal tariffs but has gained “valuable insights” that will guide the development of a revised proposal, Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Friday.
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Wage hike policy gets mixed reviews
Read more: Wage hike policy gets mixed reviewsWhen the minimum daily wage for hotel workers nationwide leapt to 400 baht on Tuesday, not everyone was in a celebratory mood.
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Trump eyes simple tariff rates over complex talks, says letters going out Friday
Read more: Trump eyes simple tariff rates over complex talks, says letters going out FridayWASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said Washington will start sending letters to countries on Friday specifying what tariff rates they will face on imports to the United States, a clear shift from earlier pledges to strike scores of individual deals.
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Digital GDP expected to grow 6.2% this year
Read more: Digital GDP expected to grow 6.2% this yearThe digital economy and society (DES) minister expects digital GDP this year to expand by 6.2% year-on-year, despite the potential impact of US reciprocal tariffs.
