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Thailand Urged To Reform Energy Policy Amid Oil Price Volatility

BANGKOK: Global crude oil prices remain highly volatile due to geopolitical factors, underscoring the need for Thailand to urgently address its structural weaknesses, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

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Nestlé Invests 23 Billion Baht in Thai Coffee Plant

Nestlé will invest 23 billion baht to build a major coffee manufacturing plant in Samut Prakan province, expected to begin production in late 2028 and create around 520 jobs while sourcing billions in raw materials from Thai farmers annuall

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Police

SEC Charges Woman Over False Share Trading Reports

The SEC charged Suphaporn Phimphongse for filing false share trading reports covering non-existent securities with fabricated transaction details dating to 2021. The regulator removed all associated data from its public system and emphasize

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Breaking

EU Prepares Restrictions On Children's Social Media Use

BRUSSELS: Restrictions on children’s use of social media in the European Union could come as early as this summer, as a long-awaited expert report next week is expected to recommend limiting minors’ access to online platforms.

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Airlines Say Tourism Fee Plan Not Feasible

BANGKOK: The plan to collect a tourism fee of at least B300 through airlines is infeasible because of the limitations in airlines’ back-office systems, with the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) a better option, say aviation bodies.

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Police

DSI Arrests Foreign Suspect in Phuket Villa Scheme

PHUKET: Officers from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) have arrested a foreign national wanted in connection with an alleged nominee business scheme involving the operation of luxury pool villas in Phuket.

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