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This time next week the good citizens of Bangkok will be choosing the person daft enough to want to be the next governor of the angelic metropolis known as Krungthep. Amazingly there are 31 otherwise perfectly sensible, intelligent people prepared to take on this thankless task.

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History beckons as India take on formidable Indonesia in Thomas Cup Final

BANGKOK: Brimming with confidence, India will again look to punch above their weight when they run into 14-time winners Indonesia in the final of Thomas Cup here on Sunday, seeking to create history one more time.

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Two women die in Bangkok printing shop fire

Two women died from suffocation after a fire broke out and razed a printing shop in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district in the early hours of Saturday.

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Prannoy pulls off another thriller as India down Denmark 3-2 to enter Thomas Cup final

Like in the quarterfinals, HS Prannoy pulled off a thriller in India’s Thomas Cup semifinal against Denmark. Making light of a painful injury he sustained during the first game, HS Prannoy won the decider against Rasmus Gemke 13-21, 21-9, 21-12 to put India in their first ever final, in Bangkok…

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Prannoy wins decider against Denmark to steer India to historic Thomas Cup final

BANGKOK: HS Prannoy produced a lion-hearted effort in the decisive fifth match as the Indian men's badminton team scripted history by reaching the title clash of the Thomas Cup Final for the first time ever with a 3-2 victory over Denmark in an edge-of-the-seat semifinals.

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Three birdies in a row help Tvesa Malik make cut in Bangkok

BANGKOK: Indian golfer Tvesa Malik overcame sweltering heat and her cold form as she shot three straight birdies on the back nine to make the cut at the Aramco Team Series – Bangkok on Friday.

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Royal Ploughing Ceremony foresees abundant water, food

The Royal Ploughing Ceremony was held on Friday morning at Sanam Luang, Bangkok, marking the traditional start of the rice-growing season. The ceremony, presided over by Their Majesties the King and Queen, predicted abundant water and a prosperous economy for 2022.

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Nida Poll: Chadchat favourite for Bangkok governor

Former transport minister Chadchat Sittipunt is the favourite candidate for Bangkok governor, according to the latest opinion survey.

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BMA aims for cleaner, safer air

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to elevate the PM2.5 safety standard from 50 to 37.5 µg/m³.

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Chamlong backs Rosana for governor

Former Bangkok governor Chamlong Srimuang has endorsed Rosana Tositrakul for the upcoming election as the best candidate to steer the capital forward.

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Taking the stage

Standing in the shadow of Thai mainstream music are many independent artists waiting for the spotlight to shine on them. Guru speaks to music promoters and organisers from leading underground music and jazz communities, who offer aspiring musicians with a platform to showcase their raw talent, about their roles and…

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Party hearty

Word of mouth is the best referral, even in this day and age of social media. So when I heard that Zuma Bangkok is serving the best food yet, I had to try it. The modern Japanese izakaya at the St. Regis Bangkok on Ratchadamri Road, has always been fun,…

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Srikanth & Co. assure India of at least a bronze at Thomas Cup

BANGKOK: The Indian men's badminton team scripted a memorable 3-2 win over Malaysia to enter the semifinals of Thomas Cup for the first time in 43 years but the women's side bowed out after losing 0-3 to Thailand in the Uber Cup here on Thursday.

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PV Sindhu-led India crash out of Uber Cup, lose 0-3 to Thailand in quarters

BANGKOK: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu fought hard before losing to Ratchanok Intanon as the Indian women's badminton team crashed out of the Uber Cup Finals after being drubbed 0-3 by Thailand in the quarterfinals, here on Thursday.

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Voters already settled on choice for Bangkok governor

Bangkok voters have already decided who they want to be the new city governor, according to the latest Suan Dusit poll, which concluded there will be no surprises on polling day.

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Thomas and Uber Cup: Indian women to face Thailand in quarterfinals

Indian women, who were whitewashed by South Korea 0-5 in their last Group D match on Wednesday, will face Thailand in the quarterfinals of the Uber Cup in Bangkok on Thursday. The Indian men too lost their last Group C match against Chinese Taipei 2-3 in the Thomas Cup. The…

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So close yet worlds apart

The gentle winds cooled the summer heat as I sat on the bank of the Nakhon Chai Si River, taking in a beautiful view of the waterside hamlet and lush landscapes of the small town of Sam Phran in Nakhon Pathom province. It's only a 90-minute drive from the hustle…

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Thomas Cup Final: India lose 2-3 to Chinese Taipei in final group match

BANGKOK: India endured a tough day in office with both the men's and women's badminton teams suffering defeats in their final group match at the Thomas and Uber Cup Final on Wednesday.

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Tvesa Malik to lead team at Aramco Series in Bangkok

BANGKOK: Tvesa Malik will be shouldering the responsibility of being the captain as she aims for a good show at the $1 million Aramco Team Series – Bangkok, starting Thursday.

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Uber Cup Final: Indian team drubbed 0-5 by Korea

BANGKOK: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was vanquished by world number four An Seyoung yet again as the Indian women's badminton team suffered a demoralising 0-5 defeat against Korea in their final group D match of the Uber Cup Final here on Wednesday.

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New Chao Phraya bridge to be completed next year

Construction of the country's widest river bridge, over the Chao Phraya in Bangkok, is expected to be completed next year.

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Indian women swamp USA to enter Uber Cup knockouts

Indian women qualified for the knockouts of the Uber Cup with a convincing 4-1 victory against USA in Group D in Bangkok on Tuesday. The Indians, who defeated Canada 4-1 on Sunday, have assured themselves of a top two finish in the group along with South Korea.

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Sindhorn Village: Bangkok’s Most Esteemed Landmark in the heart of CBD

Sprawling across a 42-rai plot on the corner of Langsuan and Sarasin Roads, Sindhorn Village — Bangkok’s new benchmark for extraordinary living — is a multi-purpose and sustainable urban development that connects luxurious serviced residences, world-class hotels, and a boutique mall with shops and popular restaurants through beautiful walkways in…

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BMA fails capital's children in need

Whoever wins, the new Bangkok governor must bridge the appalling education disparity between the rich and the poor to give children in need a better fighting chance in life.

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Uber Cup Final: India seal quarterfinal berth with 4-1 win over USA

BANGKOK: Indian women's badminton team sailed into the knockout stage of the Uber Cup Final after humbling USA 4-1 in a lopsided Group D match here on Tuesday.

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