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Pork smuggling into Thailand soars

The amount of smuggled pork seized this year soared by 10-fold from the total last year due to high local pork prices, according to the Customs Department.

Bangkok Post · Jul 16, 2023

Peace and prosperity in Mekong region play pivotal role in India’s Act East policy: Jaishankar

S. Jaishankar who arrived in Bangkok from Indonesia on Saturday on an official visit, met the Myanmar foreign minister on the sidelines of the Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) Mechanism meeting.

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

22 oil leaks, 507 tonnes of waste in one year

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has reported 22 incidents of oil leaks in the Gulf of Thailand and a total of 507 tonnes of rubbish collected from the seas around the country last year, said deputy government spokeswoman Traisulee Taisaranakul.

Bangkok Post · Jul 16, 2023

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Thai brides flee as sweet talk sours

Women hired to marry Chinese men risk breaking the law both in China and Thailand, warned the police on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 16, 2023

Koh Chang on the road to recovery

TRAT: Although the hotel business on Koh Chang, one of the most popular beach destinations in Thailand, has not yet recovered from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is confident tourism will pick up in the second half of this year.

Bangkok Post · Jul 16, 2023

Thai PM candidate Pita willing to let ally form government

Thailand’s front-runner for prime minister Pita Limjaroenrat said he is willing to step aside and let his coalition partner Pheu Thai Party form the next government, should he fail in his attempts to secure the country’s top political office.

Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2023

Ensure fair wealth distribution

Up until the pandemic, the economy was a reliable workhorse that delivered growth.

Bangkok Post · Jul 15, 2023

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Thai prime minister hopeful says he's open to let partner party contend for the job if his bid fails

The candidate who led his party to first place in Thailand's general election in May says he's open to bowing out of contention for new prime minister if he can't win in a second round of voting in Parliament

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023

Legacy of 2014 coup haunts Thai reformist’s bid for PM

Two months after Pita Limjaroenrat's party triumphed in Thailand’s May 2023 election, the reformist politician failed to win enough votes in parliament this week to become prime minister. Thursday’s vote came just days after Thailand’s caretaker prime minister and former army chief, Prayuth Chan-ocha, announced his retirement from politics. But…

France 24 · Jul 15, 2023

Regional maritime law enforcement gets a boost

The United States says it is looking forward to closer cooperation on maritime law enforcement in Southeast Asia, following a regional conference co-hosted with Thailand this week.

Bangkok Post · Jul 15, 2023

Hoping for a quick political resolution

Whichever faction of parties comes together to form a new government, the business sector insists there is an urgent need to swiftly establish an administration.

Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023

Burger King Thailand introducers new ‘burger’ that’s just 20 slices of cheese

Burger King is trending online for its latest creation — a “cheeseburger” featuring 20 slices of cheese and no meat.

Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2023

EV sector may face new chip shortage

Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers may encounter another chip shortage following China's recent decision to restrict the export of two metals as a result of the US-China trade dispute, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023

Thailand affirmed at BBB+, outlook stable

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Thailand's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating (IDR) at BBB+ with a stable outlook. Among the key ratings drivers are:

Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023

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Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023

He knows what time it is

In the past, wristwatches were the go-to item to tell time.

France 24 · Jul 14, 2023

In Thailand, reformist Pita Limjaroenrat fails to be elected PM

Thailand's parliament has rejected a bid by reformist candidate Pita Limjaroenrat to become the next prime minister, in spite of his coalition's victory in the May elections. Pita is a fresh face in Thai politics who's promising a return to full democracy after almost a decade of military rule. Another…

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Reformist Thai party, thwarted from forming new government, seeks law change to limit Senate's power

The political party that captured first place in Thailand’s general election two months ago only to see the country’s unelected Senators block it from taking power is fighting back

Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023

Five cases of new Covid subvariant found

Thailand has detected five cases of a new coronavirus XBB subvariant called EG.5.1 which is known to spread quickly but has mild symptoms, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.

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Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023

How Thailand's prime minister race can take a whole new turn

After failing to win over conservatives in his first attempt to become prime minister, things are looking increasingly difficult for pro-democracy leader Pita Limjaroenrat to secure a victory even if he were to try again.

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Burger King Thailand’s newest creation is just 20 slices of cheese between two buns

‘My stomach hurt just looking at this picture,’ one person revealed

Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023

Hun Sen uses Pita defeat to warn critics

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has used the occasion of Pita Limjaroenrat’s failure to win the Thai prime ministerial vote to attack the opposition in his own country.

Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023

Delay poses risks to the economy

The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) expects a prolonged delay in the selection of a prime minister and formation of a new government, leading to protests that, if violent, will significantly affect tourism revenue, causing a loss of 500 billion baht, or a one percentage point decline…

Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023

Thai elections without democracy

Although it may come across as dramatic and unprecedented, Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s ordeal in trying to take office as prime minister after winning the May 14 election is par for the course in Thai politics over the past two decades.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

Thailand’s winning candidate for PM blocked from power

Pita Limjaroenrat fails to get parliamentary backing required to take office but can run again

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