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Guru's Weekly Buzz: Mar 31-Apr 6

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Paying for a New Thai Democracy

The real winners are far from clear, but Thailand’s populist, party jumping election is Asia’s vote to watch this year.

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Thai authorities battle spread of mountain wildfires

Thai authorities have ordered urgent action to stop the spread of a fire that overnight engulfed forests on two mountains in a province northeast of the capital Bangkok

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Singer-cum-actor 'Thanom Samthon' dies of cancer

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BMTA, SRT issue monthly pass

The State Railway of Thailand has joined hands with the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) and Krung Thai Bank to roll out a monthly pass giving commuters unlimited rides on the city's public bus network and 50 rides on Bangkok's Red Line electric commuter rail services.

Bangkok Post

Campaign pledges 'failing indebted farmers'

Election policies by various parties targeting farmers are aimed at creating short-term results and do not result in lasting income security, a recent forum in Bangkok was told.

Bangkok Post

Man charged for anti-112 graffiti at Wat Phra Kaew

A 24-year-old man arrested for spray-painting the number 112 on the wall of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok on Tuesday evening has been hit with police charges carrying up to seven years in prison.

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Bangkok is home to Asia’s best restaurant

SINGAPORE — A fixture on the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants lists since 2017, Bangkok's Le Du climbed to the top spot to be awarded The Best Restaurant in Asia, at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 awards held in Singapore on March 28.

Bangkok Post

Hope Fair is back at Avani Sukhumvit

The Hope Fair will once again return to delight Bangkokians at the Ballroom, 7th floor of Avani Sukhumvit, Sukhumvit Road, tomorrow from 11am to 8pm.

Bangkok Post

Artist JonOne's unique style comes to Bangkok

For the first time in Thailand, a solo exhibition by abstract expressionist graffiti painter JonOne is featured in Bangkok under the theme "Thaï Love" at The Art Gallery of Rosewood hotel.

Bangkok Post

City Hall revives Songkran events

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will organise a major event to celebrate Songkran next month after a three-year pause due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Cabinet leaves Chao Phraya Promenade for next government

The cabinet on Tuesday decided not to appeal a Central Administrative Court injunction suspending construction of the Chao Phraya Promenade in Bangkok, and will leave it for the new government's consideration, deputy spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said.

Bangkok Post

Discover Bangkok's underground attractions

Despite the heat and pollution, there's still a way you can go out and explore Bangkok. But you may want to look down instead of up as Bangkok has rather unique underground venues that you may not be aware of. If your curiosity is piqued, Guru By Bangkok Post has…

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AIS, BBL offer joint debit card

Advanced Info Service (AIS) and Bangkok Bank have launched their first co-branded card on a digital platform with the introduction of the Be1st Digital AIS POINTS debit card.

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Sino-Russia ties: A Thai perspective

Watching Sino-Russia relations from Beijing gives off a different feeling altogether.

Bangkok Post

Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit on Monday played down results of an opinion poll showing he was not among the top 10 favourite candidates to be the next prime minister among Bangkok voters.

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Air pollution chokes Thailand as campaigners call for stricter laws

Chiang Mai listed as worst in the world for air quality in survey of 100 cities as pollution worsens during cooler months

Bangkok Post

Pita holds small lead over 'Ung Ing' in Bangkok

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), emerged as Bangkok voters' top choice for prime minister in the latest poll by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida).

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Move Forward's Pita, Pheu Thai's Paetongtarn duel for Bangkok's PM choice: poll

Eligible voters in Bangkok see Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party, as best suited for the post of prime minister, with a slender lead over Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party, an opinion poll showed on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Songkran arrivals to jump

The government expects an increasing number of international flight arrivals during the Songkran period as Bangkok, among other big cities, has been listed as one of Airbnb's top destinations for 2023, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

Bangkok Post

THAI cancels Germany flights amid strikes

Thai Airways International has announced the cancellation of round-trip flights on its Bangkok-Frankfurt and Bangkok-Munich routes on Sunday and Monday because of transport workers’ strikes in Germany.

Reuters

Thai PM Prayuth to run for re-election in May

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha was officially nominated for re-election on Saturday as his party's first candidate for the country's next leader in polls set for May 14.

Bangkok Post

Summer storm warning issued

Summer storms, gusty winds and hail are expected in upper Thailand and Greater Bangkok from Sunday to Wednesday, with the Northeast being hit first, the Meteorological Department warned on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Guru's Weekly Buzz for Mar 24-30

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

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Child, driver killed in minivan-truck crash

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A minivan carrying students visiting their parents in Bangkok rammed into the back of a truck loaded with sugarcane in this northeastern province early on Friday, resulting in two deaths and six injuries.

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