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CPN opens B4.5bn Krabi project
Read more: CPN opens B4.5bn Krabi projectReal estate developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) opened Central Krabi on Friday, the province’s first mixed-use project and the sixth in southern Thailand, with a total investment of 4.5 billion baht.
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New measures expected to shore up rice prices
Read more: New measures expected to shore up rice pricesThe Commerce Ministry is preparing to launch additional measures to shore up prices of paddy rice totalling 14 million tonnes, seeking to maintain price stability and strengthen security for rice farmers.
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Thailand says nearing deal with US to lower 36% import tariff
Read more: Thailand says nearing deal with US to lower 36% import tariffThailand is close to an agreement with the United States to lower a threatened 36% tariff on its exports ahead of the Aug 1 deadline, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, who expects trade talks to conclude within days.
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Cabinet approves Vitai as next Bank of Thailand chief
Read more: Cabinet approves Vitai as next Bank of Thailand chiefThailand’s cabinet on Tuesday gave its approval for Vitai Ratanakorn to be the next governor of the Bank of Thailand, a government official said.
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Thailand’s tourism slump and household debt weigh on its lenders
Read more: Thailand’s tourism slump and household debt weigh on its lendersThailand’s banks are grappling with weak lending amid high household debt, slowing tourism and sluggish consumer spending that risk dampening their outlook for the rest of the year.
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CRG prudent on opening new restaurants
Read more: CRG prudent on opening new restaurantsCentral Restaurants Group (CRG) is taking a more cautious approach when it comes to its expansion plans due to the current sluggish economy and weak spending power.
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Eateries hit by plunging sales, rising costs
Read more: Eateries hit by plunging sales, rising costsThe Thai restaurant industry is facing significant headwinds in the current economic climate, with many businesses reporting a substantial drop in revenue amid increasing operational costs.
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Two more landmines found along border disputed by Cambodia
Read more: Two more landmines found along border disputed by CambodiaThe army has found two more, new anti-personnel mines on Thai soil near the border with Cambodia where three Thai soldiers were injured by an exploding landmine last week.