PM vote picks size the field
Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat's bid for prime minister hangs in the balance as a joint sitting of parliament will convene on July 13 for the crucial vote for a new PM.

The new prime minister is likely to be installed within the first three joint sessions of the House of Representatives and the Senate, scheduled for the next two weeks, says a deputy House speaker-elect.
The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) will not nominate its leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga as a prime ministerial candidate to compete against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat, according to UTN secretary-general Akanat Promphan.
Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat's bid for prime minister hangs in the balance as a joint sitting of parliament will convene on July 13 for the crucial vote for a new PM.

Thailand is seeking to strike deals with several veterinarian organisations in Sri Lanka to ensure proper care for Thai ambassador elephants.

The government has no policy to reclaim Thai “ambassador elephants” in Sri Lanka, says Atthapol Charoenchansa, acting chief of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
The ASEAN region, with its population of over 670 million people, represents a substantial consumer market that offers abundant business prospects. It is Hong Kong’s second-largest trading partner with strong connections with the city. In addition to serving as a potential market for Hong Kong’s products and technological solutions, ASEAN is an attractive investment partner for tripartite cooperation involving Mainland China’s capital and Hong Kong’s service industry, particularly within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Siemens Mobility Limited, a German rail innovation and technology company and a leading global provider of sustainable rail solutions, organised an exclusive event titled "Siemens Mobility Day 2023, Railvolution" on July 3rd, 2023, at the Sala Thai ballroom, Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park.
Authorities have seized nearly 1.3 million speed pills abandoned by fleeing smugglers on the bank of the Mekong River in That Phanom district of Nakhon Phanom province.
Berli Jucker Public Company Limited (BJC), as of June 20, 2023, proudly celebrates its upgraded MSCI ESG Rating, advancing from an 'A' to a remarkable 'AA' in the Food & Staples Retailing industry. This achievement makes BJC the premier company in Thailand to rank No.1 in Asia, demonstrating a distinct competency in labour management compared to its industry peers, according to MSCI ESG Research.
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is taking its Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK) signature promotion event to Bangkok. The event on 13-14 July at Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld showcases Hong Kong as a resilient innovation hub where businesses from around the world can seize opportunities. At TBTHK, the Hong Kong and Thai business communities have the opportunity to explore partnership opportunities through exhibition, seminars and networking activities.
The new prime minister is likely to be installed within the first three joint sessions of the House of Representatives and the Senate, scheduled for the next two weeks, says a deputy House speaker-elect.
The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) will not nominate its leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga as a prime ministerial candidate to compete against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat, according to UTN secretary-general Akanat Promphan.
SINGAPORE: Hordes of Taylor Swift fans clamoured for tickets to the singer’s six Singapore shows on Wednesday, with the ticketing website suggesting more than a million people were in the online queue.
LOS ANGELES: Alan Arkin, a versatile and prolific American actor who thrived in both comic and dramatic roles and won an Oscar for playing a heroin-using grandfather in the 2006 film “Little Miss Sunshine”, has died at age 89, Variety magazine reported on Friday.
SEOUL: A South Korean-made robot made its debut as an orchestra conductor before a sellout crowd in Seoul on Friday, wowing the audience with a flawless performance in place of a human maestro.