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APLF ASEAN returns to Bangkok

Jingyi — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 05:45:45 +0000

The event began with an opening ceremony attended by leaders from across the industry as well as the Thai Tanning Industry Association (TTIA), Indonesian Tanners Association and Fashion Accessory Makers of the Philippines. Grace Lee, Director of event organisers APLF Limited, said: “One of APLF ASEAN’s aims is to support the development and growth of […]

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Thailand, ASEAN, Italy to Boost Economic Ties, With SDGS as Focus

Lei Mei — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:55:00 +0000

The 7th High-Level Dialogue on ASEAN-Italy Economic Relations aimed to strengthen economic ties between ASEAN and Italy. Discussions included enhancing the supply chain, addressing climate change, and promoting inclusive growth through digitalization and innovation. The 7th High-Level Dialogue on ASEAN-Italy Economic Relations aims to strengthen economic ties through discussions on various topics. ASEAN-Italy Economic Relations […]

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Thailand Removes Visas for Chinese Visitors to Boost Tourism

Xiulan — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 04:07:28 +0000

Starting next week, Chinese nationals will be able to visit Thailand without a visa, as part of new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s strategy to boost the country’s economy. Beginning September 25, nationals from China and Kazakhstan can enter the kingdom under a temporary visa exemption scheme for 30 days. The waiver is due to expire […]

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Thailand’s new PM to skip ASEAN meet as bloc readies to discuss Myanmar and South China Sea

Chih Ming — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 02:36:05 +0000

Asean leaders to discuss Myanmar and South China Sea at three-day summit Thailand‘s new prime minister Srettha Thavisin will skip the meeting of Asian leaders in Indonesia this week reportedly due to his tight schedule. The Association for Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit will meet in Jakarta from 5-7 September, where leaders of the Asian […]

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Senior Chinese diplomat meets Thai FM

Mei Bo — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 11:05:05 +0000

Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met on Monday with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai in Beijing. Noting that China and Thailand are close as one family, Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC […]

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2023 Thailand Election: Five Things to Watch

Chih Ming — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

With almost two months left until the House of Representatives completes its term and a new election will be held by mid-2023, here are five things you need to keep an eye on before the next election in Thailand, writes Purawich Watanasukh in Bangkok. 1. The election date The last general election took place on […]

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Activists pressure opposition to do away with royal defamation law

Chia Hao — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Thai activists are pressuring the opposition Pheu Thai Party to do away with the royal defamation law if elected to office this year. The requests come at a time when three demonstrators are seriously ill after going on a hunger strike over the royal defamation law. Two of the activists are currently in the hospital and listed in serious condition. Pheu […]

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Activists urge Thailand’s opposition to scrap royal insult law if elected

Caihong Bi — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Political activists met Thailand’s biggest opposition party on Tuesday (Jan 31) to demand that, if it wins in upcoming elections, it revoke a tough law that criminalises insults of the country’s monarchy. Thailand has some of the world’s strictest lese majeste laws, with punishments of up to 15 years in prison for each perceived royal […]

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Former Thai PM’s Daughter Paetongtarn Unfazed By PPRP-SATP Deal

An Na — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The return of important members from the Sang Anakhot Thai Party (SATP) to the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), according to Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of the late prime minister Thaksin, is of no concern to her because it was just a political sham. “Those joining the ruling party are not new people; they are longtime friends […]

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Election posters go up in Pattaya, months ahead of polls

An Bowen — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The date of the next national election hasn’t even been set, but campaign posters have started going up in Pattaya. The constitution requires the next polls by May, but they could come sooner if Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha dissolves parliament. But Prayut has made no indication he plans to do that. If not, the legislature’s […]

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