Thai News Update: 18 May 2021

HEADLINES:

1. Jurin in trade talks with New Zealand ahead of APEC summit

2. Thailand leads in wholesale central bank digital currency development: PwC

3. PTT, IEAT join hands to study plan to digitalise factories

4. Thailand backs APEC statements

5. Thai banks strong, can weather uncertainty - BoT

6. No lockdown necessary for Bangkok: Public Health Minister

7. Covid jab registration for all Thai adults from May 31; foreigners must wait till Aug

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