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Thaksin set to return in July, says daughter Paetongtarn

Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra said Thaksin, her father and former prime minister, looks set to return to Thailand in July, but the exact date is not yet known.

Bangkok Post

Defending champion Sindhu, in-form Prannoy eye good show in Singapore

SINGAPORE: Defending champion PV Sindhu will look to bounce back after hitting a low at Thailand but in-form HS Prannoy will be brimming with confidence as the duo spearheads Indian challenge at the Singapore Open Super 750 tournament starting here on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Pita promises same-sex marriage at 50,000-strong Pride parade

The frontrunner to be Thailand's next prime minister joined a Pride parade in the capital on Sunday, promising to pass a law that would allow same-sex marriage and gender identity rights if he becomes premier.

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Timeline unnerves some sectors

The Move Forward Party (MFP) and seven coalition political parties are expected to ascend to power in early August.

Bangkok Post

Creating change through music

Noom* auditioned for many singing groups, but he was always rejected since he did not have a degree in singing. Meanwhile, at a tender age, Ton* experienced an embarrassing moment while singing onstage as his trousers were unzipped and the audience laughed at him. Since then, he has given up…

Bangkok Post

Thais too strong for Korea

Thailand defeated Asian rivals South Korea 3-0 (25-17, 28-26, 25-21) in their final pool match of the FIVB Women's Nations League (VNL) 2023 in Antalya, Turkey, on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Test drive: A sporty new EV

After achieving initial success in the Thai market with the Neta V subcompact electric SUV, the Chinese EV manufacturer is looking for openings to enter other market segments.

Bangkok Post

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Social equity vital to climate cause

Over the past few months, Thailand has experienced a new record high temperature. The unprecedented extreme heat has never been felt before.

Bangkok Post

Overcoming statelessness in Thailand

There are about 500,000 stateless people in Thailand, of whom over 100,000 are children. Recently, various national agencies, supported by UNHCR and Unicef, hosted a national consultation on statelessness. It was a timely opportunity to identify preferred directions.

Bangkok Post

Lee Kum Kee in talks over Thai expansion

Lee Kum Kee Sauce Group, a manufacturer of Asian sauces and seasoning for 135 years, is in talks with partners in Thailand to enter the country's ready-to-eat food market in a few years.

Bangkok Post

Using power wisely

A new government is expected to be formed following the general election last month, riding the turbulent winds of geopolitical and technological change, which is likely to cause disruption.

Bangkok Post

New Hyundai showroom on Rama I

Sojitz Automotive Group has opened its third Hyundai showroom in Thailand with the establishment of Hyundai Pathumwan on Rama I Road.

Bangkok Post

Measuring happiness in Thailand has ties back to the late king

Measurements of happiness are often tied to culture. The sufficiency economy philosophy rooted in Thai policies is no exception.

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A vote for change: On the result of the Thai parliamentary election

Following the results in the Thailand election, any move to stop the winners from forming the government would be disastrous

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Kunlavut Vitidsarn wins Thailand Open badminton final

Kunlavut Vitidsarn triumphed to take Thailand’s first gold medal of the day by winning the men’s Thailand Open badminton final in Bangkok on Sunday, dominating Hong Kong's Lee Cheuk Yiu, 21-12, 21-10 in just 38 minutes.

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‘Sweetest feeling’: Iran’s female ice hockey team defies the odds

The national team are dreaming big and want their unexpected success to inspire other Iranian sportswomen.

Bangkok Post

Thai Airways plans jet orders as carrier rebounds from pandemic

Thai Airways International Plc said it will begin talks with aircraft manufacturers to purchase 30 new widebody jets as tourists return to Thailand and the carrier looks to rebound from the pandemic.

Daily Mirror

Slovenia named best destination - for travellers going backpacking on gap year

The Central European country boasts stunning scenery and lakes, snow-capped mountains - and best of all, affordability, according to a travel expert

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Spirited Lakshya Sen loses in semis of Thailand Open

Lakshya Sen fought hard before losing to Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand 21-13, 17-21, 13-21 in the men's singles semifinals of the Thailand Open BWF Super-500 in Bangkok on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Chinese interest is a boon for fledgling EV industry, says govt

Three China-based global manufacturers of batteries for electric vehicles (EV) have expressed interest in investing in Thailand, which would spur growth in the EV industry here, according to the government.

The Guardian - UK

Richard Wakeling, crime boss extradited to UK from Thailand, starts jail sentence

Drug importer fled UK in 2018 before trial that led to 11-year prison term but was captured at a Bangkok garage in February

Bangkok Post

Thai shuttlers chase hat-trick of titles

Thai shuttlers will be vying for a hat-trick of titles at the Thailand Open at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

Daily Mirror

One-legged UK crime boss on the run for five years extradited from Thailand and jailed

Richard Wakeling, 55, was arrested at a garage in Thailand and is now serving an 11-year sentence in the UK for masterminding an £8million drug deal

Evening Standard

Essex organised crime boss extradited from Thailand jailed after five-year hunt by NCA

Richard Wakeling from Essex arrived back in the UK on Thursday

The Independent UK

Organised crime boss extradited from Thailand jailed after five-year hunt by NCA

Richard Wakeling from Essex arrived back in the UK on Thursday.

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