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Q1 GDP grows 2.7% y/y, beats expectations

Thailand's economy expanded 2.7% in the first quarter from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday, faster than expectations, as private consumption and tourism rebounded.

Bangkok Post · May 15, 2023

Instant View: After 'historic' win for Thai opposition, complex coalition talks loom

Thailand's opposition leader Pita Limjaroenrat said on Monday he was ready to become the next prime minister, after his Move Forward Party finished first in an election that crushed parties allied with the military-backed establishment.

Reuters · May 15, 2023

Thai opposition crushes military parties in vote rout

Early counts indicate Thailand's Move Forward opposition party has taken the lead in the country's election with leader Pita Limjaroenrat appearing jubilant.

The New Daily · May 14, 2023

'Sensational!' - Revelry follows Thai opposition Move Forward's lead in elections

Law consultant Paramait Vithayaruksun arrived to join celebrations at the headquarters of Thailand's Move Forward party late on Sunday, after a rolling vote count showed the opposition group taking the lead in what many are calling a historic election.

Reuters · May 14, 2023

Thailand's voters overwhelmingly support opposition parties in elections

The Pheu Thai party and the progressive Move Forward Party made a strong showing, in a repudiation to the military-backed government of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.

WEKU · May 14, 2023

Thailand election results: Opposition trounces military parties

Youth-led party takes a stunning lead in election as Thai voters say a resounding no to military-royalist elite.

Al Jazeera · May 14, 2023

Opposition parties take lead in Thai election

Early counts appear to show firm rejection of government as Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties are neck and neck

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2023

Pheu Thai's Paetongtarn says party with most votes will lead next govt

The daughter of Thailand's former premier Thaksin Shinawatra said the biggest vote-winner in Sunday's election will get to lead the next government, after her Pheu Thai Party took a big lead alongside the progressive opposition Move Forward Party.

Bangkok Post · May 14, 2023

Earnings surge for main Thai airlines as tourists flock back

Thai Airways International (THAI) Public Company Limited and Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited reported a surge in first-quarter earnings as tourists flocked back to Thailand.

Bangkok Post · May 14, 2023

Panipak stars as Thai taekwondo team hits goldmine

Thailand’s taekwondo team, led by Tokyo Olympic champion Panipak Wongpattanakit, added three gold medals to the haul at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia on Sunday.

Bangkok Post · May 14, 2023