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Bank of Thailand Approves Use of Facial Recognition in Banks

BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Thai central bank on Thursday announced that it has given the green light for six commercial banks to offer facial recognition using the electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) technology to verify the identity of new customers when opening online deposit accounts.
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Thailand’s Agricultural Exports Under FTA Reach 500 billion baht

BANGKOK - Mr. Chantanon Wannakejohn, Secretary-General of the Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE) at the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, revealed the overall picture...

Of Pokemon and Creepy Dolls: The Trendiest Trends of 2016

While the world churned, many of us kept busy finding new obsessions to keep us happy.

Thailand-Myanmar Visa Exemption Starts Tonight

BANGKOK — Thai travelers with an itch to visit Myanmar can do so without a whim-killing run to the embassy, starting tonight at midnight.

Thai-China 'One Tablet Per Child' Contract Terminated

(5 February) The government's plan to equip every school pupil with a tablet computer has been put on hold, as a Chinese supplier terminated the contract with the Thai authorities.

Oil Giant Saudi Aramco Has Profits of $161B in 2022

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oil giant Saudi Aramco said Sunday it earned a $161 billion profit last year, attributing its earnings to...

Prayuth Tells Foreign Investors 'Not To Worry'

BANGKOK — Prime Minister and junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha told a group of foreign investors in Bangkok today "not to worry" about Thailand’s political situation.

Thailand to Reopen to Vaccinated Tourists From 10 Countries

BANGKOK — Vaccinated travelers from countries declared to be at a low risk of coronavirus outbreak will soon be able to visit Thailand without having to undergo any quarantine, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday night. 

Economy Shrinks 6.4% in Q3, Gov’t Inks Deal to Borrow From ADB

BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's economy improved in the third quarter after the government eased COVID-19 restrictions and then rolling out a series of stimulus measures, said Thailand's economic planning agency on Monday.
Adidas

Nike Deal Ends German Soccer’s Long-Standing Relationship With Adidas

BERLIN (AP) — German soccer and Adidas are breaking up. American sportswear giant Nike will supply all of Germany’s national teams with its apparel and...

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