HEADLINES:
1. Thai competitiveness dropping due to stronger baht, ailing global economy
2. Chiang Mai’s Mae Chaem eyed for first community power plant
3. U.S. duty-free loss could cost Thai products $60 million: minister
4. IMF calls for further easing of monetary policy, more govt spending amid slow growth
5. Red Bull’s Thai rivals top global peers on overseas ambition
6. Big banks see strong growth in mortgages
7. RCEP causing rifts in India
8. Thai Commerce Ministry will appeal to the US for a review of GSP decision
9. Chiang Mai hotel has big plans for Loy Kratong
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