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Summer storms, thunderstorms, gusty winds, isolated hail and lightning are expected in upper Thailand from Sunday to Wednesday, the Meteorological Department warned on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Activists Gather for Earth Day, Urge Action to Avoid ‘Dystopian’ Future

Climate change campaigners gathered outside Britain's parliament building ahead of Earth Day to urge action on global warming, while volunteers worldwide geared up to plant trees and clear trash to mark the 54th annual celebration of the environment. Earth Day this year, officially on Saturday, follows weeks of extreme weather…

Asharq Al-Awsat

High heat, drought to take toll on Thailand

Summer is expected to end by the middle of next month, while the impact of El Niño, including drought, is predicted to take its toll on Thailand by around the middle of June, the Meteorological Department said on Friday.

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Asian equities retreat on US slowdown worries

RECAP: Asian and European markets fell yesterday on lingering recession worries as data indicated the US economy was slowing down. Thailand has low recession risk but the SET has slid amid negative global sentiment and falling oil prices.

Bangkok Post

Digital business estimated to reach B895bn this year

Thailand's digital business still has great potential for growth, with the value of goods and services purchased via digital platforms (business-to-consumer) estimated to total 895 billion baht this year, up 17.9% year-on-year, according to a recent study.

Bangkok Post

Every breath a struggle in country's toxic air

An elderly patient hooked up to a tangle of tubes lies struggling for breath in a Nonthaburi hospital as Thailand battles a “drastic increase” in respiratory problems caused by a spike in air pollution.

Bangkok Post

Prawit plugs reconciliation to end divisions

National reconciliation is the only solution to Thailand’s deep political polarisation, especially during the run-up to the May 14 general election, says Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, the leader and sole prime ministerial candidate of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).

Bangkok Post

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Vietnam accused of abducting blogger from Thailand

Human Rights Watch on Friday accused Vietnam of kidnapping a blogger critical of the communist government who was living as a refugee in Thailand.

Bangkok Post

‘Instant Younger Results’

A interview with Ms. Caith, a successful entrepreneur from Paris, and the two renowned medical experts from Nida Esth' Medical Centre, Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok Post

LUMA offers access to superior healthcare via Hi5 Health Insurance plans, in partnership with Samitivej Hospital

LUMA is an international leading insurance specialist offering health and travel insurance solutions to individuals, families and businesses in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and other neighboring countries in Southeast Asia.

Bangkok Post

Thailand urged to join India's boom

It is time Thailand and India expand their economic cooperation and bilateral relations, especially as the South Asian giant is at the forefront of the global economy, said Nagesh Singh, India's ambassador to Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Towie star quit Thailand show after it all 'got too much for him' say castmates

The cast that includes Chloe Brockett, Harry Derbidge, Junaid Ahmed and Saffron Lempriere all flew out to Thailand earlier this year to film the latest series of The Only Way is Essex

Daily Mirror

Lowdown on the latest Covid variant XBB.1.16

Thailand recently reported 27 cases of the new Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, prompting authorities to monitor its transmission speed and the ease with which it can escape people's ability to handle the virus in the wake of months, if not years, of vaccines and herd immunity.

Bangkok Post

Puma opens largest flagship store at CentralWorld

Mixing sports and fashion under one roof, Puma recently launched Thailand's largest flagship store at CentralWorld along with its newest campaign "Puma Court" to inspire people of all ages from various cultures to share a passion and lifestyle with its brand ambassador Ishikawa "Luke" Plowden.

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Tourism fee has promise

Despite taking considerable flak for floating the policy, Tourism and Sport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has made it clear the Thailand Tourism Fee will be levied from September.

Bangkok Post

The politics of post-poll govt formation

As the campaign season heats up ahead of Thailand's poll on May 14, voter surveys have consistently indicated that the momentum favours the opposition Pheu Thai (PTP) and Move Forward (MFP) parties well ahead of the government side, comprising Palang Pracharath (PPRP), United Thai Nation (UTN), Bhumjaithai (BJP) and Democrat…

Bangkok Post

Changan to invest B9.8bn in EV factory

Chinese carmaker Changan Automobile looks set to become the latest electric vehicle (EV) investor in Thailand after announcing a 9.8-billion-baht investment to develop a range of models here.

The Independent UK

First person dies with new Covid variant as cases rise globally

First Arcturus fatality recorded in Thailand yesterday

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Daily Record

First person dies with Arcturus Covid variant as global cases rise

An elderly man in Thailand who is yet unnamed is the first reported death from the Omicron subvariant.

Daily Mirror

First person dies with Arcturus Covid variant as more countries sound alarm

Dr Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the Medical Sciences Department in Thailand, reported that 27 cases had been detected in Thailand as of April 17 and one person had died

Bangkok Post

China’s Changan to invest B9.8bn in Thai EV plant

The Chinese automaker Changan Auto will invest 9.8 billion baht in a facility in Thailand to produce 100,000 electric vehicles annually, the Board of Investment (BoI) said on Thursday.

Daily Mirror

Inside 'village of death' abandoned after murders with 'cloaked figures' seen

The housing project is Phetchaburi, Thailand, which sits around 10 miles from a major beach destination, was left to the elements after being abandoned during Asia's financial crisis in 1997

Motorsport

SUPER GT reveals discussions to bring back overseas races

The series has not held a race outside of Japan since it last visited Buriram in Thailand in the summer of 2019, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic causing races both there and at Sepang in Malaysia to be scratched from the 2020 calendar.

Bangkok Post

This Harvard alum wants to help Thailand reclaim lost decade

The Move Forward Party, which is surging in opinion polls ahead of the May 14 election, wants to reclaim the "lost decade" under a military-backed rule with proposals for sweeping reforms to revitalise Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy.

Bangkok Post

Spooked funds trigger emerging Asia’s biggest selloff before elections

Global funds are ditching Thailand’s bonds due to political risks before the May 14 general election, but history suggests they may soon come rushing back.

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