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The meeting last week among the leaders of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos to address the issue of haze and air pollution is a welcome development. However, it is unlikely the virtual meeting, which the prime minister hosted at Government House, will lead to any immediate or effective solutions.

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Chinese Christians arrive in US after Thai detention

More than 60 self-exiled Chinese Christians who were detained for overstaying their visas in Thailand have arrived in the United States where they will seek permanent asylum in Texas.

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Thailand will be 'super-aged' by 2029

Due to a decrease in the population in the past three years, Thailand is expected to become a super-aged society by 2029, according to research conducted by Kasikorn Research Centre (KResearch).

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Uighurs' plight a lesson for govt

The case of 63 members of the Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church who were arrested for overstaying visas in Pattaya last week brings back memories of the notorious repatriation of another group of Uighur refugees back to China in 2014.

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Summer storm warning for upper Thailand

Upper Thailand has been warned of summer storms throughout the weekend due to a high-pressure front moving in from the South China Sea.

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UTN leader vows to drive out ‘nation haters’

United Thai Nation (UTN) Party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has vowed to take drastic action against “nation haters” if his party forms the next government, saying Thailand is a land for patriots and those who don’t like it can go live somewhere else.

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Alliance sought to combat haze

Thailand, Myanmar and Laos are seeking to join forces to combat the transboundary haze pollution choking the region.

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King Coffee wakes up and smells the branding

King Coffee Co, a seasoned original equipment manufacturer (OEM) factory of more than 400 brands of coffee, tea and healthy beverages for two decades, has ventured into creating its own coffee brand.

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An uber-rich dynasty has dominated Thai politics for years. Is Paetongtarn Shinawatra ready to rise?

Thailand's rising political star is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, a 36-year-old heiress, who is determined to break the cycle of coups and court battles that have dogged her powerful family for years.

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India rejects China's attempt to rename disputed places

In this week's show we see how Indian officials are furious after China renamed 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a disputed Himalayan border region under Indian control, which Beijing considers part of southern Tibet. Next, we head to Nepal, which is home to the "most dangerous runway in…

France 24

Car left parked in the sun for half a day spontaneously bursts into flames

Thongsri Bunnapap, 53, from Thailand, has explained how she saw smoke coming from the bonnet of the car before it became engulfed in flames spontaneously

Daily Mirror

Chinese Christians ‘to be sent to third country’

More than 60 self-exiled members of a Chinese Christian church who were arrested in Pattaya a week ago for overstaying their visas are expected to be sent to a third country next week, says a senior police official.

Bangkok Post

The 20 best Thai restaurants in London for Songkran, from Kiln to Kolae

From fragrant curries to succulent fried chicken, Ben McCormack names his favourite Thai restaurants in London

Evening Standard

Getfresh

"Throughout 2020, the team behind Dressed, Thailand’s favorite healthy quick-service restaurant concept, reimagined the brand and relaunched as getfresh – complete with a new ethos, a new menu, a brand-new look and several new outlets. Today, getfresh continues to lead the market for people who are serious about eating and…

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Thousands flee into Thailand amid renewed Myanmar fighting

Unrest has deepened in Myanmar since the military seized power from the elected government in February 2021.

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Cash handouts spark concern

The Pheu Thai Party's promise to give away 10,000 baht to anyone 16 or older as part of its proposed economic stimulus policies has been called into question. How this pledge will be honoured and paid for are among the questions being asked.

Bangkok Post

The fault line that polarises Thai politics

With all of Thailand's contesting political parties lined up behind populist policy platforms ahead of the general election on May 14, it is not readily obvious what sets them apart.

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Get a taste of Italian Dolce Vita at CentralWorld

Central@CentralWorld and Central Chidlom have converted their grounds into a vibrant design expo for Dolce Italia 2023 to showcase the latest collection of fashion apparel and accessories, beauty products, fragrances and home decor items from more than 50 premium Italian brands until April 30.

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Sugar Prices Surge on Global Supply Worries

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK23 ) on Thursday closed up +0.66 (+2.88%), and May London white sugar #5 (SWK23 ) closed up +9.30 (+1.40%). Sugar prices Thursday extended Wednesday's sharp rally, with NY sugar posting a 6-1/2 year nearest-futures high and London sugar posting an 11-year high. Fund buying...

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CKPower steps up its renewable energy drive

CK Power Public Company Limited (CKP), the leader in hydroelectric power plants, has set its sights on becoming one of the largest business operators generating and distributing power from renewable energy sources in Southeast Asia, with one of the lowest carbon footprints.

The Independent UK

Fighting in Myanmar sends thousands fleeing to Thailand

Thai media and officials say more than 5,000 people have fled from eastern Myanmar into Thailand in recent days as fighting between Myanmar’s army and armed resistance groups has intensified in the border area

Reuters

Thousands flee into Thailand after fighting between Myanmar military, rebels

Fierce fighting between the Myanmar military and armed ethnic rebels has forced about 5,000 people to flee across the country's border into Thailand this week, officials and media said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Woman walks again 4 years after husband pushed her off cliff, killing baby

A brave Chinese woman who lost the baby she was carrying when her husband pushed her off a cliff in Thailand four years ago can now stand and walk by herself.

The Guardian - AU

Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra? The political scion aiming to become Thailand PM

Young member of the Shinawatra clan told supporters on Wednesday that coups had hurt everyone. She should know, her father was deposed in that way

Reuters

Thailand's promised cannabis bonanza disappoints as politicians trade blame

Thailand's decriminalisation of cannabis has delighted its fans, alarmed some health experts and has increasingly disappointed farmers who have been undercut by illegal imports, sending a promise of a new bonanza crop up in smoke.

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