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16:03

Thaksin set to return in July, says daughter Paetongtarn

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will return to Thailand in July, but the exact date is not set, says his daughter and Pheu Thai PM candidate Paetongtarn.

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'Thaksin back in July'
13:09

Covid inpatients increase amid concerns about children's development

The number of Covid-19 inpatients rose last week while health authorities encouraged vaccination for young children to protect their development.

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Covid inpatients rise
11:43

Pita promises same-sex marriage at 50,000-strong Pride parade

Pita and Paetongtarn join a 50,000-strong Pride parade in Bangkok Sunday, with the Move Forward leader promising a law to allow same-sex marriage and gender identity rights.

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50,000 show Pride
07:21

Timeline unnerves some sectors

In a worst-case scenario, Thailand might have to wait until 2024 for a new prime minister.

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Timeline unnerves some sectors
06:15

Sereepisuth offers S112 assurances

Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves, leader of the Seri Ruam Thai Party has assured the Senate that he will not allow the lese majeste law to be amended.

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Sereepisuth offers S112 assurances
06:06

Young Thais need better learning experiences

We can’t wait for the educational system to be overhauled, so start looking for creative, low-cost solutions.

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Young Thais need better learning experiences
05:40

Amata to build 2nd EV estate

Amata Corporation Plc is building its second Thai-Chinese industrial estate in Rayong to serve mainland investors and support EV and battery manufacturing projects.

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Amata to build 2nd EV estate
05:37

Interest rates forecast to continue rising

Research houses expect the Bank of Thailand to raise its policy rate one or two additional times this year because of an upside risk to inflation as the economy recovers.

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Interest rates forecast to continue rising
05:20

New govt agency to manage 'big data'

The government has created the Big Data Institute (BDI), a public agency that will handle the massive amount of data generated by the public and state agencies.

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New govt agency to manage 'big data'
04:44

Using power wisely

Economists muse about what new government policies should emphasise.

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Using power wisely
04:30

MoU won't cause problems, says MFP

Amending the lese majeste law is a key campaign pledge of the Move Forward Party, but questions have arisen as to whether the party will be able to pursue the issue.

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MoU won't cause problems
4 Jun 2023

Nun arrested for B1.3bn online fraud

Police arrested a Buddhist nun on fraud charges for luring people to invest in a fake cloud storage rental business, causing over 1 billion baht in damage to victims.

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Nun arrested for B1.3bn fraud
4 Jun 2023

Move Foward floats lifting booze ban on Buddhist holidays

Key figures in the election-winning Move Forward Party propose lifting the ban on alcohol sales on Buddhist holidays, saying it violates religious and business freedom.

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End booze ban?
4 Jun 2023

Local aces eyeing prolific day at Thai Open on Sunday

Thai shuttlers will be vying for a hat-trick of titles at the US$420,000 Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand Open at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

4 Jun 2023
Local aces eyeing prolific day at Thai Open on Sunday
4 Jun 2023

Russian tourists top Phuket's 6 million visitor list

Phuket welcomed more than 6 million international tourists during the first five months of the year, with Russians the biggest group among them.

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Russian tourists top Phuket's 6 million visitor list
4 Jun 2023

Teacher left to run school alone finally gets some help

Administrator, cook, cleaner, even gardener — Mr Krit does it all.

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Teacher left to run school alone
4 Jun 2023

Chinese interest is a boon for fledgling EV industry, says govt

Three China-based global manufacturers of batteries for electric vehicles have expressed interest in investing in Thailand, which would spur growth in the EV industry.

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Chinese interest is a boon for fledgling EV industry, says govt
4 Jun 2023

Yellow Line monorail service gets positive reviews

Commuters were thrilled to join the first Yellow Line monorail trial run on Saturday. Many had flocked to Samrong station in Samut Prakan since 9am.

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Positive reviews
4 Jun 2023

Don't elect, rein in provincial heads, urges Piyabutr

The Move Forward Party promise to push for elections of provincial governors is not a "panacea for all problems", according to its MFP campaign assistant.

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Don't elect, rein in provincial heads, urges Piyabutr
4 Jun 2023

Biden signs debt ceiling bill into law, averting default

US President Joe Biden signed into law a debt ceiling bill, moving to avert a catastrophic, self-induced default in the world's biggest economy.

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Biden signs debt ceiling bill into law, averting default