Does Thailand’s Election Matter? The election could be a plus for Thailand’s regional role, which has been sadly diminished over the past two decades. The News Lens · May 8, 2023
Weather tracker: Vietnam and Laos set records for highest-ever temperatures Records for countries broken just weeks after temperature in Thailand rose above 45C for the first time The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2023
Brit couple injured in holiday bus crash after driver 'falls asleep at wheel' Brit couple Janet Brassington and James Smith were among 17 passengers injured in a bus crash in Thailand where the vehicle veered off the road after the driver allegedly fell asleep Daily Mirror · May 8, 2023
Unlock your culinary world with Marriott Bonvoy Marriott Bonvoy's culinary fest Eat Out returns this summer and promises a series of rewarding dining packages for Marriott Bonvoy members at participating 46 hotels and resorts across Thailand until June 30. Bangkok Post · May 8, 2023
Thai election agency criticised after snags in early voting Thailand's election commission came under scrutiny on Monday after what a monitoring group said were widespread complaints in early voting, fuelling concern on social media about the competence of a body appointed under military rule. Reuters · May 8, 2023
Storms warning for upper Thailand Scattered thunderstorms with gusty winds, some hail and possible lightning strikes are likely in northern areas of Thailand from May 8-10, the Meteorological Department said on Monday. Bangkok Post · May 8, 2023
A new mother, a Harvard grad and a coup leader: who are Thailand’s election candidates? This weekend’s election will see political royal Paetongtarn Shinawatra face off against army chiefs The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2023
Thai women capture golf’s International Crown SAN FRANCISCO: Thailand captured the LPGA International Crown on Sunday, blanking Australia 3-0 in the championship match to complete a near-perfect run in the global team event at Harding Park. Bangkok Post · May 8, 2023
Thailand’s cannabis sellers say US growers are eating their lunch Local cannabis growers say their business is being undercut by cheaper illegal imports from overseas. Al Jazeera · May 8, 2023
B1,000 departure tax proposed Thai outbound travellers and foreign permanent residents in Thailand have been asked for their opinion on a government departure tax of 1,000 baht. Bangkok Post · May 8, 2023
2023 Hanwha Lifeplus International Crown prize money payouts for each LPGA player at TPC Harding Park The winning team's portion is $500,000, or $125,000 per player. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 8, 2023
Thailand dominates 2023 Hanwha Lifeplus International Crown, knocks out Australia in final Team USA clinched third place with a victory over Sweden in the consolation match. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 8, 2023
Economists anticipate 0.25% hike Local economists are predicting the Bank of Thailand will increase its policy rate to a terminal level of 2% this month after estimating the Fed's funds rate has already peaked. Bangkok Post · May 8, 2023
Creating a Thai language AI tool Thai artificial intelligence (AI) engineers from public and private organisations have teamed up to develop a Thai-language generative AI-powered chatbot, expected to benefit several sectors from education to business. Bangkok Post · May 7, 2023
Bangkok Post · May 7, 2023 Excise requests extra B3bn for EV subsidy The Excise Department plans to ask for an additional government budget of 3 billion baht to subsidise the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in the state EV subsidy scheme, in line with the rising sales volume, says deputy director-general Kriengkrai Pattanaporn.
Bangkok Post · May 7, 2023 Thailand eyes 3 deals by 2024 Thailand wants to conclude free-trade agreement (FTA) talks with the European Free Trade Association (Efta), Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the middle of next year to improve trade and investment.
Bangkok Post · May 7, 2023 A golden day for Thais in Cambodia Thailand moved up to second in the 2023 SEA Games medal standings after winning 10 gold medals in Cambodia on Sunday.
Bangkok Post · May 7, 2023 Minor unveils new restaurant brands Minor Group is expanding its business by opening two new restaurant brands during the second and third quarters.
Bangkok Post · May 7, 2023 We must prepare for an aged society In mid-April, the Songkran Festival welcomes the Thai New Year with water splashing and people getting wet.
Bangkok Post · May 7, 2023 The critical first 100 days Business leaders have begun to think about the outlook for Thailand in the first 100 days under a new administration, with the poll less than a week away.
Bangkok Post · May 7, 2023 Plastic, rubber expo at Bitec Entrepreneurs and manufacturers in the plastic and rubber industry are invited to get updated on new trends during the Plastic & Rubber Thailand 2023 expo which will kick off this Wednesday and run until Saturday, at Bitec Hall 101, Bang Na-Trat Road.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 7, 2023 Thailand defeats Team USA at International Crown, set to meet Australia in Sunday’s primetime finale at TPC Harding Park The U.S. will take on Sweden in the consolation match.
Reuters · May 7, 2023 Chinese scour Thailand for homes, looking to offset risks after pandemic Shanghai resident Daniel Bian drank in the sweeping views over the Thai capital as he lay on a deckchair beside a swimming pool on the 19th floor of a luxury condominium.
Salon · May 7, 2023 Netflix's "Hunger" is an "uneasy" watch "Hunger" director Sitisiri Mongkolsiri talks Thai food, wealth inequality and the difficulties working with fire
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2023 Exiled PM’s daughter determined to ‘seize the reins’ in Thai elections Back on the campaign trail just days after giving birth, Paetongtarn Shinawatra is confident of a landslide victory