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Anutin Charnvirakul takes office as Thailand PM after royal endorsement

Businessman and veteran politician vows to perform his duties ‘with honesty and righteousness’ amid political turmoil.

Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2025

Thai Cannabis-championing Tycoon Takes Office As PM

Thai tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul took office as prime minister on Sunday, with the cannabis-championing conservative ousting the nation's dominant political dynasty and setting course for elections early next year.

International Business Times · Sep 7, 2025

Thailand’s PM-elect names veterans to cabinet in bid to ‘bring confidence’

Economist Ekniti Nitithanprapas, executive Auttapol Rerkpiboon and diplomat Sihasak Phuangketkeow selected as ministers.

Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2025

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Pro-cannabis and a karaoke crooner: meet Thailand’s next prime minister

Anutin Charnvirakul’s hobbies, which include playing saxophone, flying planes and cooking, show a relaxed and casual yet shrewd politician

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2025

Sugar Prices Continue to Fall as Brazil Ramps Up Sugar Production

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) is down -0.12 (-0.76%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is down -1.50 (-0.31%). Sugar prices today have extended this week's slide, with NY sugar falling to a 2-month low and London sugar posting a 2-week low. Sugar prices remain...

Barchart · Sep 5, 2025

Thai appeals court finds 5 activists guilty of trying to block royal motorcade in 2020

An appeals court in Thailand has reversed the acquittals of five people charged with impeding the motorcade of the country’s queen during pro-democracy demonstrations in 2020, handing them prison sentences ranging from 16 to 21 years

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025

Zara McDermott nearly gets arrested in Thailand in 'petrifying' experience

The former Love Island star, 28, said a crew member also had an ashtray thrown at their head

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025

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Anutin wins enough MP votes to become Thailand's new prime minister

Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has secured enough votes to become Thailand

Bangkok Post · Sep 5, 2025

Tycoon who led push to decriminalise cannabis becomes Thai PM

Anutin Charnvirakul voted in by parliament after promising election in four months, as Thaksin Shinawatra jets out

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025

Who is Thailand’s new prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul?

New prime minister Anutin’s Bhumjaithai party is known as ‘the quintessential power broker’

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025

Thailand has another new prime minister and an opening for progress. But will anything change?

Thai politics is often chaotic. But this past week has been especially tumultuous, even by Thailand’s standards.

The Conversation · Sep 5, 2025

A look at where Thailand's cannabis laws stand

Thailand became the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis in 2022

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025

Thailand’s ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra suddenly leaves country ahead of court ruling

Police say the 76-year-old billionaire boarded a private jet from Don Mueang airport

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025

Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra leaves Thailand days ahead of court ruling that could see him jailed

After questions over whether the former prime minister was going back into exile, Thaksin said he would return no later than Monday to attend court

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025

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International Business Times · Sep 5, 2025

Thai Tycoon Leads Pack As Parliament Votes For New PM

Thailand's parliament is set Friday to vote in a right-wing tycoon as prime minister, ousting the nation's dominant political dynasty from office after their leader was sacked by court order.

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin makes surprise departure ahead of a risky court ruling

Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has made a sudden and surprising departure from the country just five days before a court ruling that could lead to him being sent to prison

Barchart · Sep 4, 2025

Sugar Prices Retreat as Brazil Ramps Up Sugar Production

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.34 (-2.12%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is down -2.40 (-0.50%). Sugar prices today extended this week's slide, with NY sugar falling to a 2-month low and London sugar posting a 2-week low. Sugar prices remain...

Barchart · Sep 3, 2025

Stronger Brazil Sugar Production Undercuts Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.12 (-0.74%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed down -6.60 (-1.34%). Sugar prices on Wednesday added to Tuesday's sharp losses, with NY sugar posting a 4-week low and London sugar posting a 1-week low. Sugar...

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Barchart · Sep 3, 2025

Sugar Prices Pressured by Prospects of Higher Brazil Sugar Output

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.10 (-0.62%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is down -5.60 (-1.14%). Sugar prices today added to Tuesday's sharp losses, with NY sugar posting a 4-week low and London sugar posting a 1-week low. Sugar prices remain...

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

Thailand airline forced to suspend international flights over safety concerns

The budget airline has been told to stop China and India flights by Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority

International Business Times · Sep 3, 2025

Sax-playing Pilot Anutin Plots Path To Thai Premiership

Saxophonist, occasional pilot and heir to a construction fortune, Anutin Charnvirakul was once banned from politics but is now the leading candidate to become Thailand's next prime minister.

Al Jazeera · Sep 3, 2025

Thailand’s acting PM moves to dissolve parliament amid leadership bid

Move comes days after Thai court removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2025

Thailand tycoon who championed cannabis laws takes lead in race for PM

Anutin Charnvirakul gets main opposition party’s conditional backing to form interim government

International Business Times · Sep 3, 2025

Acting Thai Government Moves To Dissolve Parliament

Thailand's acting prime minister has moved to dissolve parliament, his party said Wednesday, after the largest opposition party backed a rival candidate to lead the country.

Bangkok Post · Sep 3, 2025

Thai hotels cut room rates after falling tourist numbers

Thailand’s hotel sector is experiencing pricing pressure this year after four consecutive years of rate increases that have nearly doubled average room rates since 2021, as tourist numbers from China and other major Asian markets have dropped significantly.

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