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Thai parties in financial bidding war as election heats up

Sa Kaeo (Thailand) (AFP) - In the searing hot sun, Preeya Phunatung toils long hours on a rural Thai construction site to support her family of four.

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‘Time for a new way’: Thais look for change as election nears

Analysts warn failure to honour the outcome could leave the country weak, divided and at risk of crisis.

Al Jazeera

Gems of the Northeast

As the summer heat in Surin rose, we made our way to Satom Organic Farm in Chom Phra district. It is located among vast organic fields temporarily covered with yellow sunn hemp in the post-harvest season. This farm belongs to Sutaen Sukjit, who abandoned office work in Bangkok and returned…

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Swedish sports brand launches in Bangkok

Swedish sportswear brand Craft has entered the Thai market and opened its first flagship store in Bangkok.

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Suspected Thai cyanide serial killer charged with 14 counts of murder

Bangkok (AFP) - A Thai woman accused of a spate of poisonings has been charged with 14 counts of murder, police said Wednesday, in one of the kingdom's worst suspected serial killing cases.

AFP

Thai PM front-runner hails new baby as 'secret power'

Bangkok (AFP) - One of the front-runners in Thailand's general election hailed her newborn son as her "secret power" Wednesday as she presented the baby to the media after giving birth just two weeks before polling day.

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Thai PM candidate Paetongtarn to resume campaign after birth of child

One of Thailand's leading prime ministerial candidates Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Wednesday said she would next week resume campaigning after giving birth a few days ago, and remains confident of a landslide election win.

Reuters

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Young Thai protesters hope for 'game changer' election

Bangkok (AFP) - Three years ago, Panusaya Sithijirawattanakul was on the front lines of Thailand's democracy movement as thousands of young protesters clashed with police firing teargas and rubber bullets on the streets of Bangkok.

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The artists of tomorrow

The third edition of the Mango Art Festival returns to celebrate diversity, new beginnings and discoveries through art from now until Sunday at River City Bangkok. Under the theme "Rise", the festival suggests growth, expansion and prospects for partnerships as well as endless possibilities. It also aims to shine a…

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Bangkok with salsa, sombreros and tasty sips

Cinco de Mayo, which translates as fifth of May, is a Mexican and parts of the US as a commemoration of a victory in battle and a celebration of the country’s rich cultural heritage — including its world-famous cuisine. A few places in Bangkok are celebrating this day by hosting…

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Pheu Thai candidates advised to target city intersections

Bangkok candidates of the Pheu Thai Party are being urged to campaign at major intersections to get the attention of commuters travelling to and from work.

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Evidence implicates police officer in ‘Aem Cyanide’ case

Investigators have obtained evidence implicating a police officer in offences committed by alleged cyanide killer Sararat “Aem” Rangsiwuthaporn.

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The soul of Faroe Islands caught in art

Artist Bill Bensley invites everyone to travel the world through humorous and vibrant artwork during "The Faroese Chronicle", which is running at the Art Space by Moca Bangkok at Four Seasons Hotel, Charoen Krung Road, until July 31.

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Mother of alleged 15th victim of 'Aem Cyanide' meets investigators

The mother of a woman who died in Bangkok seven years ago and is suspected to be the 15th cyanide-poisoning victim of Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, dubbed "Aem Cyanide", met Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police investigators on Monday, a police source said.

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Leading Thai opposition PM candidate gives birth two weeks from polling day

Bangkok (AFP) - An opposition frontrunner in Thailand's upcoming general elections has given birth two weeks before the polling day, her party confirmed on Monday.

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Catch rising stars at Mango Art Festival

"Rise" is the theme of Mango Art Festival 2023, which will kick off tomorrow at 6pm and run daily from 11am to 9pm until Sunday, at River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24.

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Mango Art Festival returns with focus on diversity and discovery

The third edition of the Mango Art Festival will bring together diversity in the Thai art scene to the same venue. Under the theme of "Rise", the six-day event at River City Bangkok, from May 2-7, aims to help launch careers of new-face artists. Besides local artists, art aficionados can…

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Enter Siem Reap's most secluded, serene and storied gateway, Amansara

To get away from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, it is always nice to pop across the border into Cambodia for a luxurious weekend away. And no better place than Siem Reap, a place I’ve been to numerous times and yet never tire of it.

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Poster boys and girls near final straight

Try as you might you just cannot escape the forthcoming election with all those posters dangling from lampposts and the few remaining trees. The posters have been there for several months now and some are beginning to look a little the worse for wear, especially after this week's welcome rain…

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Bangkok's jazz scene comes alive on International Jazz Day

Bangkok is humming for International Jazz Day, celebrated annually on April 30. With a selection of jazz fests dotted all over the city, a few downtown venues have already been preluding the big day. So, get ready to tap your feet, snap your fingers and let your body groove to…

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Elderly woman who died tests positive as cases rise

A 70-year-old woman who was found dead at her home in Bangkok's Bang Phlat district tested positive for Covid-19, according to rescue workers and police called to the scene.

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CPN, Klook to offer Bangkok-Pattaya tourist bus service

Real estate developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) is joining hands with online travel platform Klook to provide shuttle bus services from Bangkok to Pattaya to facilitate foreign visitors and promote tourism.

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Thailand's first air-con bus stop launched

The country’s first air-conditioned bus stop powered by solar energy has attracted many happy commuters since it was officially launched on Thursday at Seacon Square shopping centre in Prawet district of Bangkok.

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Guru's Weekly Buzz: Apr 28 - May 4

Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.

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Lauv to return to Bangkok in August

It wasn't that long ago when Lauv, whose real name is Ari Staprans Leff, performed his third gig in Thailand as a headliner at Very Festival last November where he performed 'Paris In The Rain' with actual rain and got distracted by a frog when he performed 'Hey, Ari' acoustically.

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