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Thailand’s Stock Market Shows Resilience as Corporate Earnings Hold Up Amid Regional Volatility

The Stock Exchange of Thailand has remained relatively resilient in mid-August trading, with brokerages pointing to strong earnings in the petroleum and manufacturing sectors alongside continued foreign investment into the Eastern Economic Corridor.
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Taiwan Extends Visa Exemption for Thai Tourists as Bangkok Airport Enforces Dining Price Controls
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