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Thai Central Bank Governor Expects Inflation to Be ‘Contained' But Sees Uncertainty in Tourism Recovery
Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said overall inflation rate will remain within the central bank’s target range of between 1% and 3%.
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The Best Places to Eat in Bangkok: A Food Guide to the Thai Capital
From street vendors to fine dining restaurants, here’s where to eat when visiting Bangkok, a city that lays claim to one of the most multifaceted food scenes.
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A Thai Start-Up Is Working on a Covid Vaccine — Using Tobacco Leaves
Thai start-up Baiya Phytopharm is working on a Covid-19 vaccine — using the leaves of an Australian tobacco plant.
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Thailand Start-Up Says It's Boosting Crop Yields With App for Farmers
Ricult is helping small farmers in Thailand and Pakistan boost yields through artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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A Renewable Energy Company in Thailand Has Electric Vehicle Dreams
Energy Absolute has branched into commercial EVs — in line with Thailand’s policy to put 70,000 electric vehicles on the road annually.
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JD.com Plans to Boost Overseas Investment as China's E-Commerce Giants Look to Challenge Amazon
International expansion from both JD.com and rival Alibaba could challenge the e-commerce dominance of Amazon in certain parts of the world.
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This 30-Year-Old Visited Every Country in the World. Here's How He Paid for It
Drew Binsky started out making $2,000 a month teaching English in South Korea. Now he’s getting paid six-figures to travel around the world.
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Woman Cut Rope Holding Painters 26 Floors High: Thai Police
Thai police say a resident of a high-rise condominium near Bangkok cut the support rope for two painters, apparently angry she wasn’t told they would be doing work, and left them hanging above the 26th floor until a couple rescued them
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After a Long Wait, Some of Southeast Asia's Most Popular Islands Are Reopening to Travelers
From Phuket to Singapore, some of Southeast Asia’s most popular islands are slowly opening the doors to international travelers again.
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Solar Companies Say New Tariff Proposal Would Devastate the Industry
More than 190 solar companies wrote a letter to the Department of Commerce amid a call for tariffs to be extended to Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand.
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Volunteers Help Poorest Survive Thailand's Worst COVID Surge
In Thailand’s worst coronavirus surge yet, lockdown measures have reduced what little Bangkok’s have-nots had to zero
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Thailand Prime Minister Wins Confidence Vote After Frenzied Rumors
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has won a confidence vote in Parliament after a frenzy of speculation over the makeup of the ruling coalition
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Thinking About a Working Getaway? Here Are the World's Top 10 Spots for ‘Workations'
Travel site Holidu has ranked the world’s top spots for working vacations, measuring factors from days of sunshine to the monthly cost of rent.
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Blockbuster Movies Create Booms for Tourism — and Headaches for Locals
Blockbuster hits old and new like “The Godfather” and “The Lord of the Rings” can lead to a massive influx in tourism. But problems often follow.
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Asian Countries Try a New Strategy to Get People on Board With Vaccines: Free Prizes
In a race to get more people vaccinated, businesses and local governments are coming up with creative ways to encourage those who are still hesitant.
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Leisure Travel Is Bouncing Back in Parts of Asia But Risks Remain, Says Hotelier
With tourist hotspots like Phuket and Koh Samui open to international tourists quarantine-free, the darkest days for the hotel and tourism industry may soon be over.
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Goldman Sachs Says Covid Delta Variant Could ‘Significantly' Hit Growth in Southeast Asia
The spread of the more transmissible delta variant has pushed daily Covid-19 cases to record highs in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand in recent weeks.
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What the Impending Rubber ‘Apocalypse' Means for the U.S. Economy
Rubber is a critical raw material needed for car tires, personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves, and many more everyday products. Anytime you’re going anywhere, you’re using rubber. Now, supply chain disruptions have thrown the rubber industry into a tailspin. “We could be on the cusp of a rubber apocalypse,” Ohio State University professor Katrina Cornish told...
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Swedish Crypto Scammer Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
The Department of Justice says 47-year-old Roger Nils-Jonas Karlsson has been sentenced for securities fraud, wire fraud and money laundering charges.
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Evacuations Ordered After Thai Chemical Factory Explodes
A massive explosion at a chemical factory on the outskirts of Bangkok has killed at least one person, injured dozens more and damaged scores of homes, while prompting the evacuation of a wide area over fears of poisonous fumes and the possibility of additional denotations.