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10 essential Thai ingredients for creating Thai dishes at home
Tatler Asia
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Shrimp paste, or kapi, is one of the most potent Thai ingredients. It is made from fermented ground shrimp mixed with salt, then sun-dried into a dense, pungent paste. Though its aroma can be overpowering on its own, once fried it develops a...
Thailand will Gesetz für Privatschulen ändern wegen ausländischer Lehrer, die Vertragslücken ausnutzen
Pattaya Mail
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September 2, 2025
Bildungsministerin Prof. Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat setzt sich für klarere Regeln ein, um zu verhindern, dass ausländische Lehrer Lücken in Privatschulverträgen ausnutzen. PATTAYA, Thailand – Das Bildungsministerium (MoE) hat Pläne angekündigt, das...
Thai host Utt had strange encounter at Changi while filming new Incredible Tales project
Channel News Asia
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September 2, 2025
While he didn't want to reveal any spoilers, he described it as a “very uncomfortable situation” that the crew likely felt too. “Towards the end of filming, we had a 'walk of courage' to feel the environment. I have a quick sense of spaces and...
Thailand faces ‘perfect storm’ as politics compound economic strain
The Business Times Singapore
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[BANGKOK] Thailand needs to find a new prime minister. The Constitutional Court’s dismissal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Aug 29 has deepened political uncertainty just as the economy shows signs of strain, with growth slowing, household spending...
Thailand Moves Toward Launch of World's First Publicly Offered Tokenized Government Bond
Blockhead
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September 2, 2025
Thailand's Ministry of Finance moved closer to launching its G-Token program, the world's first publicly offered tokenized government bond initiative announced in May, as exchange partnerships take shape for the 5 billion baht ($135 million)...
Thailand’s political conundrum
Pattaya Mail
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September 2, 2025
Who can control the 500-seat House of Representatives is the key issues right now. EDITORIAL BANGKOK, Thailand – With the fall of prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra following the constitutional court ruling, there is no easy answer to...
Thai political turmoil threatens growth, lifts rate cut bets
Bangkok Post
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September 2, 2025
PUBLISHED : 2 Sep 2025 at 09:48 With Thailand’s major political parties vying to form a new government — which may last only a few months — economists see further risks to economic growth and rising odds of steeper interest rate cuts. The country...
Acclaimed chefs Gaggan Anand and Chalee Kader open Thai izakaya E-San Bangkok in Thailand
Tatler Asia
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E-San Bangkok serves up the bold, vibrant flavours of Isan, reimagined with Japanese flair Isan cuisine deserves celebration for its bold, punchy flavours, and that is precisely what acclaimed chefs Gaggan Anand and Chalee Kader have achieved with...
Cambodian troops warned they risk death planting mines in Thai soil
Bangkok Post
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September 2, 2025
General says if caught they will 'return home as spirits' PUBLISHED : 2 Sep 2025 at 15:47 Deputy Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit has warned Cambodian troops laying anti-personnel landmines in Thai soil they are risking death. Gen Nattaphon...
Malaysia detains 23 nationals for drug use while in Thailand
Bangkok Post
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September 2, 2025
Arrests follow tests done after holiday-makers returned from Songkhla via Sadao checkpoint PUBLISHED : 2 Sep 2025 at 16:04 Malaysian drug enforcement authorities have arrested 23 nationals for drug use in separate operations at the border after...
Thailand to amend Private School Act over foreign teachers exploiting contract loopholes
Pattaya Mail
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September 2, 2025
Education Minister Prof. Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat pushes for clearer rules to prevent foreign teachers from exploiting loopholes in private school contracts. PATTAYA, Thailand – The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced plans to amend the...
asia Gauze left in cervix during childbirth: Thai woman seeks $20,000 compensation
Asiaone
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September 2, 2025
A 20-year-old woman in Thailand is demanding 500,000 baht (S$19,900) in compensation after suffering months of pain in her abdomen after giving birth. The pain had persisted despite several rounds of hospital visits, she alleged. The cause of the...
Thai reserves hit record high as central bank reins in baht
The Nation Thailand
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September 2, 2025
Strong reserves boost Thailand’s resilience Thailand’s record-high foreign reserves are being viewed as a key buffer for economic stability, helping the country withstand external shocks and maintain financial market confidence. Analysts note that...
Thailand: Regulator orders increase in motor coverage limit
Asia Insurance Review
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Thailand's regulator, the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), has issued Registrar's Order No. 51/2568 to increase the coverage limit for both compulsory and voluntary motor insurance to a maximum of THB20m ($620,000) per incident, in order to...
Thailand continues US tariff talks despite caretaker government, eyes new Cabinet approval
The Nation Thailand
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September 2, 2025
Commerce Ministry continues technical-level talks Deputy Commerce Minister Chantawit Tantasith said that technical-level talks on the Trump tariffs can proceed while awaiting policy-level decisions from the new Cabinet. The negotiations are being...
Banking Sector Quarterly Report – Q2 2025 (Bank of Thailand)
Thailand Business News
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September 2, 2025
The Thai banking system continues to demonstrate resilience, supported by strong capital buffers, substantial loan loss provisions, and solid liquidity. In the second quarter of 2025, loan growth across the banking system (including licensed banks...
Police to send officers to Thailand over Malaysian detained with firearms
The Sun Daily
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September 2, 2025
HULU SELANGOR: The Royal Malaysia Police will dispatch officers to Thailand to conduct a detailed investigation into the case of a Malaysian national arrested with rifles and ammunition in Sadao, Songkhla. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri...
Improvement in Unhealthy Behaviors Among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Receiving Integrated Care at Community Hospitals in Thailand
Dove Medical Press
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September 2, 2025
Introduction Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common communicable disease affecting over 850 million people worldwide.1 It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, and its prevalence is increasing globally.2 The cost of kidney replacement...
8 new restaurants feature Tex-Mex, hot chicken, Thai, Ukrainian food
Treasure Coast Palm - Florida
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New restaurants recently opened feature Tex-Mex, hot chicken, Thai and Ukrainian food. In case you missed any of the stories for subscribers that TCPalm previously posted throughout the past month about new restaurants — as well as those that...
Something New Every Week at Thai Garden Resort Pattaya
Pattaya Mail
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September 2, 2025
Join us at the Oasis Restaurant for a unique opportunity to watch Chef Thianchai cook live, demonstrating step by step how each dish is prepared. Beyond its tranquil charm, Thai Garden Resort is also home to a weekly line-up of events and dining...