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Globlex Sets Thai Stock Market Range at 1,470-1,545 Points in May; Recommends Accumulating Retail Stocks Amid 'Thailand Helping Thailand Plus' Stimulus
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Globlex Sets Thai Stock Market Range at 1,470-1,545 Points in May; Recommends Accumulating Retail Stocks Amid 'Thailand Helping Thailand Plus' Stimulus

The Thai stock index is expected to trade between 1,470-1,545 points in May amid Middle East tensions and global uncertainty, though Globlex recommends accumulating retail stocks as Thailand's improved economic outlook and government stimul

PM Chairs Meeting to Prepare for Thailand's World Bank-IMF Conference Hosting
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PM Chairs Meeting to Prepare for Thailand's World Bank-IMF Conference Hosting

Thailand will host the World Bank and IMF annual meetings in October, expecting 15,000 participants from 200 nations, with Prime Minister Anutin chairing preparations to maximize investment opportunities and ensure proper security and servi

Nani Hiranyakrit Lends Voice to Global Film "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
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Nani Hiranyakrit Lends Voice to Global Film "The Mandalorian and Grogu"

Thai actor Nani Hiranyakrit voices a character in the blockbuster "The Mandalorian and Grogu," premiering May 21st, describing the voice-acting role as a challenging commitment.

Suchart Opens National Mangrove Seminar, Driving 'Blue Carbon' Toward Sustainability
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Suchart Opens National Mangrove Seminar, Driving 'Blue Carbon' Toward Sustainability

Minister Suchart opened Thailand's 16th National Mangrove Seminar, emphasizing mangroves as a strategic resource for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 through blue carbon mechanisms. The event featured ecosystem restoration activities an

Foreign Traders Delighted: Canada Loves Thai Jasmine Rice for Its Soft, Aromatic Character
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Foreign Traders Delighted: Canada Loves Thai Jasmine Rice for Its Soft, Aromatic Character

Thai jasmine rice attracted strong buyer interest at Canada's largest food trade show in April, with international visitors praising its soft texture and aroma as Canada becomes a key market for premium Thai rice varieties.

Ing Posts Family Photo with Thaksin and Shinawatra Family, Thanking Father for Never Letting Them Down During Difficult Times
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Ing Posts Family Photo with Thaksin and Shinawatra Family, Thanking Father for Never Letting Them Down During Difficult Times

Yingluck Shinawatra posted a family photo with former PM Thaksin, expressing gratitude for their unwavering support through legal troubles and difficult times.

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Thailand Explores New Investment Opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean

Thailand is expanding economic ties with Latin America and the Caribbean through a business engagement seminar to explore new investment opportunities in the region.

PM Expresses Happiness Over Thaksin's Sentence Commutation, Dodges Question About Visiting Chandanotsong House
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PM Expresses Happiness Over Thaksin's Sentence Commutation, Dodges Question About Visiting Chandanotsong House

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed satisfaction with Thaksin Shinawatra's sentence commutation but avoided confirming plans to visit the former leader's residence at Chandanotsong House.

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Thailand Advances Innovation to Promote Physical Activity Among Children and Youth

Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports is holding a public hearing to develop new initiatives encouraging children and youth to be more physically active and healthier.

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Thailand’s Commerce, Energy and Finance Ministries Join Forces to Support Vulnerable Groups Amid Oil Price Volatility

Thailand's Commerce, Energy and Finance Ministries are coordinating efforts to help vulnerable populations deal with rising oil prices and economic pressures from global market volatility.

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TAT Leverages MICHELIN Guide to Drive ‘Value Over Volume’ Tourism Strategy

Thailand's eight-year partnership with the MICHELIN Guide has generated substantial economic benefits, supporting the nation's shift toward high-value tourism over mass visitor numbers.

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TAT Elevates Thailand as Global Extreme Sports Hub with Red Bull Wingsuit Spectacle

The Tourism Authority of Thailand is partnering with Red Bull to stage a historic wingsuit flight over Bangkok on March 27, 2026, featuring renowned stuntman Miles Daisher as part of efforts to position the country as a global extreme sport