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Politics addresses tourism roadblocks
As the general election approaches in less than a month, political parties have begun to announce policies aimed at stimulating the economy amid the slowdown.
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Bad debt scheme sees 100,000 sign up
More than 100,000 people have applied to be part of the debt restructuring scheme "Clear Debt, Move Forward" during its first week, while 1.2 million borrowers are targeted for the first phase of implementation.
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TAT banking on new campaigns
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) targets restoring tourism revenue to 3 trillion baht this year from 36.7 million foreign visitors and 210 million domestic trips, looking to new festivals, expanded flight services and the global "Amazing Thailand Ambassador" campaign.
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People's Party optimistic on forming govt
People's Party (PP) deputy leader, Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, on Monday expressed confidence the party will form the next government if it finishes first in the upcoming election, saying it is ready to work with any party committed to cracking down on scam networks and not compromising its core mission.
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Pheu Thai courts gaming industry
Pheu Thai Party prime ministerial and MP candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat on Monday met the Thai Game Software Industry Association (TGA) to discuss strategies to strengthen Thailand's gaming industry and help Thai entrepreneurs compete globally.
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Abhisit sets coalition rules
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva declared that the Democrats would not join any coalition government that he described as "family-run" or one that fuels social division.
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Nurse death sparks urgent reform calls
The Nurses' Association of Thailand has urged the government to take urgent action after a nurse died suddenly while working a night shift at a provincial hospital in Roi Et, underscoring long-standing concerns over excessive workloads and unfair working hours in the public healthcare system.
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PM orders intel review after attacks
Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said intelligence operations need to be comprehensively overhauled following the weekend bombings and arson attacks in the southern border provinces.
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China's outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips in 2026 - but halve in Japan
China's vast outbound travel market is set for further growth in 2026, boosted by the spread of visa-free policies for Chinese nationals and a stronger yuan.
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Army to regulate illegal river jetties on southern border
In the wake of the weekend bombings, the army is closely checking all illegal piers along the Golok River in Narathiwat province with a plan to control their operations, believing they are used by insurgents entering and fleeing Thailand.