Thai voters cast early ballots one week before election Many Thais lined up on Sunday in long queues to vote early in parliamentary elections scheduled for May 14. Reuters · May 7, 2023
Team USA clinches final spot in LPGA Crown semifinals; one veteran Swedish team enjoys record day and Thailand remains undefeated Team USA, winners of this event in 2016, finished second in Pool A to become the fourth team to advance. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 7, 2023
Checkmate! Fabulous four land gold Thailand picked up three more gold medals at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia following their success in men's quadruples 60-minute event of Chess Ouk Chaktrang, ju-jitsu and swimming on Saturday. Bangkok Post · May 6, 2023
War Elephants, Chaba Kaew triumph Thailand posted impressive victories in the men and women's football competitions of the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia on Saturday to improve their chances of making it to the semi-finals of both events. Bangkok Post · May 6, 2023
Searing heat a wake-up call On April 15, the northern province of Tak reported the highest temperature ever recorded in Thailand since records began, with daytime temperatures peaking at 45.4C. While almost a month has passed since and Thailand is entering the wet season, the extreme heat shows no signs of abating. Bangkok Post · May 6, 2023
China’s Hozon to make EVs in Thailand Hozon New Energy Automobile Co of China is preparing to start production in Thailand, becoming the latest electric vehicle maker to begin building a supply chain in the region’s top auto-manufacturing hub. Bangkok Post · May 6, 2023
Man, 25, fighting for life in Thailand hospital after horror crash Liam Kilby suffered massive blood loss and had to be resuscitated Liverpool Echo · May 6, 2023
Sweden, Thailand improve to 4-0, US 3-1 at International Crown SAN FRANCISCO: Sweden swept China and Thailand held off South Korea to remain unbeaten at the Hanwha LifePlus International Crown on Friday in San Francisco, California. Bangkok Post · May 6, 2023
Sweden, Thailand ride to 4-0 starts at LPGA’s 2023 Hanwha Lifeplus International Crown Through two days at TPC Harding Park, Sweden and Thailand have yet to lose. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 6, 2023
Pheu Thai puts faith in new slogan as polling day looms The Pheu Thai Party on Friday ramped up its election campaign in a last-ditch attempt to convince the nation it will be able to bring immediate change to the country after the May 14 vote if it is trusted by the electorate to form the new government. Bangkok Post · May 6, 2023
Jobless numbers decline, says NSO Thailand's labour market improved in the first quarter, with the number of unemployed people dropping to 420,000, according to the National Statistical Office (NSO). Bangkok Post · May 5, 2023
Chinese arrivals could soar in May Chinese airlines are expected to increase the number of flights to Thailand to 430 per week starting on June 1, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT). Bangkok Post · May 5, 2023
What the polls say Re: "MFP closing gap with Pheu Thai: Nida", (BP, May 4). Bangkok Post · May 5, 2023
'Testing' holding up Yellow Line trials The trial run and commercial launch of the Yellow monorail system are not yet finalised because system testing is not complete, according to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA). Bangkok Post · May 5, 2023
Bangkok Post · May 5, 2023 Tech firms offer tools ahead of poll Tech giant Google has launched new tools for Thailand's upcoming general election, while LINE Thailand suggests politicians use their "Official Accounts" to communicate with voters.
Bangkok Post · May 5, 2023 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 in an attempt to prevent locals from spending excessively abroad, with the Revenue Department announcing online public hearings this week.
Bangkok Post · May 5, 2023 Thailand urged to focus on wellness Thailand's health economy boasts very high growth potential as the world is increasingly aware of the importance of health and self-care, according to a Commerce Ministry study.
Bangkok Post · May 5, 2023 Election Day storms in the wind Two storms are forecast to hit Thailand next week, potentially affecting Election Day on May 14, according to the Climate Change and Disaster Centre at Rangsit University.
The Independent UK · May 5, 2023 Indonesia works to rescue 20 trafficking victims in Myanmar Indonesian officials say they are working to rescue dozens of their nationals who were trafficked to Myanmar to work as cyber scammers, amid an increase in human trafficking cases in Southeast Asia
Reuters · May 5, 2023 Thailand's Pita tops PM poll as opposition leads opinion surveys Another opposition leader emerged as the favourite to be Thailand's next prime minister in a new opinion poll on Friday, just days out from an election that could see an end to nine years of military-backed government.
Reuters · May 5, 2023 Indonesia held multiple engagements on Myanmar, urges end to violence - minister Indonesia's foreign minister on Friday confirmed her country had engaged with Thailand, China, India and the United Nations on the crisis in Myanmar, as well as Myanmar's key stakeholders, during which it called for an immediate halt to violence.
Bangkok Post · May 5, 2023 Australia, Thailand, Sweden start strong at International Crown SAN FRANCISCO: Australia pulled off two victories against defending champion South Korea, and Sweden and Thailand also turned in 2-0 performances to kick off the Hanwha LifePlus International Crown on Thursday.
Bangkok Post · May 5, 2023 SAIC Motor starts construction of new energy industrial park in Thailand SHANGHAI: Chinese car manufacturer SAIC Motor announced Tuesday that it has started construction of a new energy industrial park in Thailand, which is expected to focus on localised production of key auto parts for the company's new energy vehicles (NEVs).
Bangkok Post · May 4, 2023 Ju-jitsu stars deliver first gold The Thai contingent at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia welcomed their first gold of the biennial multisport tournament with ju-jitsu exponents Kunsatri Kumsroi and Suphawadee Kaeosrasaen delivering the goods on Thursday.
Bangkok Post · May 4, 2023 Overseas voting almost done More than 80% of Thais living abroad who are eligible to do so have reportedly showed up to cast their votes ahead of the May 14 general election, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).