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Thailands B.Grimm eyes further RM4bil investment in Malaysias RE sector
Free Malaysia Today
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August 10, 2025
Despite the perception that Malaysia has limited capacity for wind energy due to geographic and climate factors, B.Grimme CEO Harald Link emphasised that extracting power from wind energy is possible. (Wikipedia pic) PETALING JAYA: Thailand’s...
Lekha Shankar | Soft Power Thailand’s New Mantra
The Asian Age
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August 10, 2025
With the Thai-Cambodian war officially over, Thailand’s focus has shifted back to its flagship initiative, Soft Power. It’s indeed the nation’s new mantra! Launched by former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, suspended since July by the...
Competition Intensifying Among Chinese Carmakers over EV Sales in Indonesia, Thailand; Japanese Automakers Concerned About Market Share Loss
The Japan News
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August 10, 2025
The Yomiuri Shimbun SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co. unveils the plug-in hybrid vehicle model of its minivan Wuling Cortez Darion at an auto show near Jakarta in late July. By Takashi Itoda / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent 1:00 JST, August 11, 2025...
Phongphat Suchat, 29: Thai farmer, father of 2 worked alongside brother
The Times of Israel
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August 10, 2025
Phongphat “Kom” Suchat, 29, an agricultural laborer from the Kantharalak District in the Sisaket Province of northeastern Thailand, was killed on October 10, 2023, by rocket fire near the Gaza Strip. He was slain alongside fellow Thai worker...
These Energy Drinks May Be Spiked With Vodka: Recall Roundup
Patch
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August 8, 2025
Toy kitchens linked to death, jewelry sold at Nordstrom with toxic metal, Kias with loose parts, sweeteners and ice cream also recalled. Posted Fri, Aug 8, 2025 at 4:30 pm ET People who think they’re drinking a caffeinated energy drink may get a...
Robotics industry insiders push for social application
Global Times
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A staff showcases the remote control function of a robot at the 2025 World Robot Conference on August 8, 2025. Photo: Tao Mingyang/GTDuring the ongoing 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC), Beijing's Yizhuang area announced it is launching a social...
Thai agricultural innovation pop-up at King Power
The Nation Thailand
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August 10, 2025
The goal is to enhance the added value of Thai agricultural goods for both international and domestic buyers. The pop-up counter runs from today until September 21, 2025, at King Power Rangnam. More than 60 innovative agricultural products from...
Thai users top Asia and rank 2nd globally for TikTok use, says We Are Social
The Nation Thailand
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August 10, 2025
Social media as a pathway to brand discovery Social media plays a crucial role in the consumer journey. Over 80% of Vietnamese and Indonesian users research brands on social platforms, while more than 60% of Malaysians and Filipinos do the same,...
Thailand’s Gripen E/F deal with Sweden includes 100-billion-baht offset package
ScandAsia
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August 10, 2025
ShareSharePin ItShare Royal Thai Air Force Commander-in-Chief Air Chief Marshal Panpakdee Pattanakul will fly to Sweden to sign the comprehensive deal. Photo: The Nation Royal Thai Air Force Commander-in-Chief Air Chief Marshal Panpakdee...
Thai king endorses Vitai’s appointment as central bank chief
The Business Times Singapore
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August 10, 2025
Vitai Ratanakorn is set to take office from Oct 1, according to a Royal Gazette notificationPublished Sun, Aug 10, 2025 · 04:01 PM [BANGKOK] Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has endorsed the appointment of Vitai Ratanakorn as the nation’s new...
NING Service Experience Centers Launch in Shanghai and Bangkok, Setting a New Benchmark for the NEV Aftermarket
Korea Herald
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August 10, 2025
NINGDE, China, Aug. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 10th, NING Service, an independent aftermarket brand under CATL, celebrated its first anniversary alongside the 10th anniversary of CATL's after-sales business. The NING Service Brand Day...
Thailand vows crackdown on grey businesses, says industry minister
The Nation Thailand
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August 10, 2025
Raising industrial standards alongside environmental responsibility The ministry is not focused solely on enforcement but also on raising industrial standards across the board. This includes strict oversight to ensure factories comply with the law...
New manufacturing hotspots are emerging in Southeast Asia and India
Thailand Business News
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August 10, 2025
The shift away from China in manufacturing is being led by high-growth industries like renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs), with Thailand attracting significant investment in EV production. High-growth industries like renewable energy and...
Thai-Cambodian border clash clean-up
Bangkok Post
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August 9, 2025
Clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border have dealt a heavy blow to the Northeast's economy, with trade losses in four provinces alone estimated at up to 500 million baht a month. The border conflict and the closure of several checkpoints since...
Thailand’s June 2025 economy shows strong exports, tourism slowdown impacts Pattaya
Pattaya Mail
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August 10, 2025
Pattaya’s tourism faces pressure from reduced foreign arrivals amid border tensions, but rising domestic travelers help support the local economy during this uncertain period. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – According to Pornchai...
BYD to begin exporting Thai-made electric cars to Europe in late August
The Nation Thailand
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August 10, 2025
The BYD Zhengzhou, a roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vessel, is the seventh ship in the company’s logistics fleet and made its maiden voyage from China on July 26. It called at ASEAN destinations, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and...
His Majesty endorses Vitai’s appointment as Bank of Thailand chief
Bangkok Post
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August 10, 2025
PUBLISHED : 10 Aug 2025 at 15:10 His Majesty the King has endorsed the appointment of Vitai Ratanakorn as the nation’s new central bank governor, more than two weeks after the cabinet picked the seasoned banker for the coveted role. The royal...
Thai trade delegation promotes food exports to Switzerland, eyes growth with EFTA partnership
Pattaya Mail
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August 9, 2025
Deputy Commerce Minister Suchart Chomklin advances Thai food exports in Switzerland, highlighting benefits of the pending Thailand–EFTA Free Trade Agreement. BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Minister of Commerce Suchart Chomklin led a senior trade...
Thailands Wirtschaft im Juni 2025 zeigt starke Exporte, Tourismusrückgang belastet Pattaya
Pattaya Mail
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August 10, 2025
Pattayas Tourismus steht durch rückläufige ausländische Ankünfte wegen Grenzkonflikten unter Druck, aber steigende Inlandstouristenzahlen stützen die lokale Wirtschaft in dieser unsicheren Phase. (Foto: Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Laut...
Thailand’s Banyan Tree Krabi resort launches Jurassic Explorer package for guests
Australian Leisure
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The spectacular limestone cliffs and lush landscape of Thailand's Krabi have returned to the silver screen as the primary film location of the newly released movie, Jurassic World Rebirth. After considering the Dominican Republic, Mauritius,...