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As voters go to the poll this Sunday, everything that matters for the people of this country is on the line, from structural reforms of political institutions and a constitutional rewrite to welfare policies to address income inequality.

Bangkok Post

Thai women win 4x100m relay title

The Thai women's 4x100m relay team won the gold medal at the SEA Games in Cambodia on Wednesday.

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Employment robust at Marriott hotels

Marriott International remains upbeat about Thailand's labour crunch in the tourism sector as employment at its properties countrywide now almost matches the level recorded in 2019.

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Sino-Thai crackdown on Chinese criminals

Thai and Chinese police are joining forces to crack down on Chinese criminals who settle in the country as well as those who arrive temporarily to victimise their compatriots here, according to the Immigration Bureau.

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Explainer-What you need to know about Thailand's election

Thailand holds an election on May 14 after nearly a decade of a government led or backed by its royalist military after a coup in 2014.

Reuters

Factbox-Who are the main contenders for Thailand's next leader?

Thailand's political parties have nominated prime ministerial candidates ahead of a May 14 election, which will showcase a long-running battle between the billionaire Shinawatra family and parties backed by a conservative pro-military establishment.

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Factbox-Election promises of Thailand's major parties

Thailand's main political parties have differing ideologies and support bases but are proposing many similar policies ahead of a May 14 general election, focusing on winning over the rural poor and millions shackled by household debt.

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‘Look at me in the eyes’: Heartbroken father of British boy confronts man who ‘confessed’ to his murder in Thailand

Woramet Ben Taota was found beaten to death

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Food exports seen at record high this year

Thailand's food exports are expected to rise by 2.1% to a record of 1.5 trillion baht (US$44.31 billion) this year, helped by a recovery in global demand and China's reopening, a leading industry group said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Power use surges to record high

The hot weather in Thailand is causing an increase in electricity consumption, leading to a record high of 34,826.5 megawatts on May 6, said the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

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Is northern Thailand still in love with the Shinawatras?

Emotional ties between the Shinawatra dynasty and voters in the north could be key to the outcome of Sunday’s election.

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High hopes for trade pact with UAE

Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday announced the launch of their first free trade agreement (FTA).

Bangkok Post

KEX expands through alliance

Kerry Express (KEX), Thailand’s leading express delivery provider, has decided to partner with All Speedy Co, a CP All subsidiary, to expand its service into 7-Eleven branches nationwide.

Bangkok Post

Doi Kham moves into ice cream

Doi Kham Food Products Co, a manufacturer and distributor of fruit juice and dried fruit, has expanded its business to tap into Thailand's 15-billion-baht ice cream market to offset a continual decline in fruit juice demand.

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Class is in session

Last Saturday, a crowd of children with their families, as well as politicians and their supporters, braved the blistering summer heat to gather at the "Candidate Classroom" event where representatives of six political parties discussed Thai education and the rights of children within schools. Styled as a game show, "Candidate…

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Adobe inaugurates collaborative office

Adobe Inc, a global producer of creative design tools and document management software, has opened its first office in Thailand to capitalise on the growth of the country's digital and creative economy, marking a major milestone in its business expansion strategy in Southeast Asia.

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TAT eyes 1m Chinese visitors in October

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hopes the Chinese market can surge to 1 million arrivals per month in October, as occurred in 2019, thanks to increasing flight capacity and an influx of demand during high season, with e-visa issues resolved by that time.

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Financing for a green transition

Climate change and global warming are no longer a future concern but rather immediate threats. Extreme heat, drought, temperature shifts and wildfires among others are currently wreaking havoc on people around the world.

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Meta unit touts hybrid shopping experience

Facebook Thailand advises brands to leverage new technologies in augmented reality (AR) and video to provide consumers with a hybrid shopping experience, according to Prae Dumrongmongcolgul, country director at Facebook Thailand.

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Kieran decimates rivals for 2nd gold

Thailand's Kieran Tuntivate claimed his second gold medal of the 32nd SEA Games after winning the men's 5,000m title in Phnom Penh on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Sound the fire alarm for ‘Chilli Fest’!   

Discover bold flavours guaranteed to spike your dopamine levels to new heights at Thailand’s first ever “Chilli Fest” coming up on Saturday and Sunday, 27 and 28 May 2023, in the lush urban oasis that is Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok.  

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Lawmakers push for PEPFAR to stay steady during time of change

Eight provisions of the law are up for reauthorization, making it a key health measure up for congressional consideration.

Evening Standard

British teenager found dead in Thailand forest with ‘girlfriend’ missing

A British teenager was found dead in a forest in northern Thailand with head wounds, according to reports.

Bangkok Post

Dusit opens two Bangkok hotels this month, debuts in Japan on June 1

Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is opening three hotels within the next 30 days. Two new properties in Bangkok and another in Japan.

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