HEADLINES:
1. Prayut defends B450bn deficit as budget passes first hurdle
2. Confidence dips in May on bombing, weak crops prices
3. Help pledge for upgrade of key industries in EEC
4. Japan-Thai pact overhaul eyed
5. The amended Computer Crimes Act: important changes for business operators
6. PM: Budget deficit needed to stimulate economy
7. Negative income tax under study
8. EXIM Bank opens first overseas rep office in Yangon
9. Line, Youtube face corporate taxes
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