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Exclusive art auction running at River City

Those with a passion for art and home decoration should mark their calendars for Saturday as "Decor+" will put under the hammer the works of famous artists from Thailand and overseas, starting at 2pm. The venue is River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24.

Bangkok Post

Korean opera to be staged in Bangkok

The Arts Council Korea, the Thai Korean War Veterans Association, and the Korean Cultural Center in Thailand will present the Bangkok premiere of The Wedding Day, a Korean opera, at Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on June 7 and 8 at 6.30pm.

Bangkok Post

Etix Itel preps $20m capacity growth

Etix Itel Bangkok Co, operator of ETIX Bangkok#1 data centre, plans to invest nearly US$20 million to expand its capacity to capitalise on the growth of cloud services and the digital transformation trend in Thailand.

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Sluggish economy tames local oil prices

Diesel prices dipped again on Monday to around 32 baht a litre as global crude oil prices are on a decline.

Bangkok Post

Changing of the guard? Thailand election winners challenge ruling establishment

Is Thailand at a turning point, or will the military-backed elites quickly call time on reform? High turnout in Sunday’s general election delivered an unprecedented result, with Pita Limjaroenrat's Move Forward party topping the populist Pheu Thai of Paethongtarn Shinawatra. Together, the pair blew away the United Thai National Party…

France 24

The Guardian view on Thailand’s elections: can the country move forward?

Editorial: Opposition parties thrashed the ruling military at the polls. That doesn’t mean the vote will be respected

The Guardian - UK

Thailand's Thaksin lauds 'disruptors' Move Forward for election triumph

Thailand's influential former premier Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday hailed the election-winning Move Forward Party as disruptors who mastered social media, and said aging army generals central to years of turmoil should retire with dignity.

Reuters

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Boyfriend 'sawed model to death before used Google Translate to get rid of body'

Jan Jerzy Lagoda-Filippow who owns a British-based advertising company has been arrested in Thailand after his Ukrainian girlfriend was found dead with her hand cut off at the wrist

Daily Mirror

Thai opposition figure urges holdout parties to support election winner

An opposition leader in Thailand on Tuesday urged holdout parties to join an alliance with election winners to block defeated military-backed parties from forming a minority government.

Reuters

Leader of Thailand's Move Forward party faces hurdles on path to power

Pita Limjaroenrat stood on the back of a truck, waving to hundreds of cheering supporters and signing autographs, a day after he led his Move Forward party to an extraordinary victory in Thailand's general election.

Reuters

The Siam review: riverside seclusion in bustling Bangkok

Even Bangkok’s most ardent admirers will admit that the city can be an intense experience. At times, all 11 million residents of the Thai capital seem to be on the streets at once, enjoying the boisterous markets and street cafes – or trying to get from one to another in…

The Week

Thailand’s Election: Will the Country Move Forward?

The Kingdom’s conservative forces may have little option but to give way to the elected parties, at least for now.

The News Lens

Who is Pita Limjaroenrat, the Harvard alumnus tipped to be Thailand's next PM?

BANGKOK: Pita Limjaroenrat, a Harvard graduate and corporate leader, has surprised the Thai establishment with his grassroots campaign advocating for royal reform, positioning him as a leading contender to become Thailand's next prime minister.

The Times of India

Thailand election: will Move Forward be able to claim power?

The progressive Move Forward party won more votes than any other but faces an uphill struggle to form government

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Tycoon’s property unit to boost spending on tourism boom

The property and hotel development unit of Thailand’s richest man plans to more than double spending for acquisitions and development of hotel resorts and commercial properties this year as tourism booms.

Bangkok Post

Sports chief happy with Thai haul

Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) governor Gongsak Yodmani said on Monday he was happy with his athletes' performances in "international disciplines" at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia, although it is unlikely that they will top the medal standings.

Bangkok Post

CPN earnings up 27% in first quarter

Central Pattana (CPN), Thailand's largest retail property developer under the umbrella of Central Group, reported strong growth in the first quarter of this year.

Bangkok Post

Victorious parties urged to move fast

The business sector is calling for a new government to be quickly established and its policies to be agreed upon by the coalition parties, saying this will greatly affect the country's confidence.

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Diplomacy a very different ball game

With the election now over, a new government can be expected to emerge fairly soon. The time is, therefore, right to discuss the trajectory of Thai foreign policy in the coming months, always assuming that there is a need to do so to keep up with the rapidly changing international…

Bangkok Post

Dassault service hones in on EV industry, smart cities

Dassault Systèmes, a France-based company developing 3D product design software, has launched a "3DEXPERIENCE" service to help companies plan their businesses related to electric vehicle (EV) and smart city development.

Bangkok Post

Bourse dips despite election landslide

Sentiment surrounding the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) was downbeat on Monday, despite Sunday's landslide election win, as investors dumped shares related to politics and big-cap stocks that might be adversely affected by the policies of the Move Forward Party, analysts say.

The New Daily

‘A new day’ as Thai voters give stunning rebuke of army-backed rule

Thailand has been hit by a "political earthquake" as voters gave a stunning rebuke of army-backed rule in weekend elections.

The Guardian - UK

Thai election may be turning point as taboo over monarchy fades

Campaign to reform laws that shield royal family is now part of mainstream but making it happen will be difficult

Reuters

Five top takeaways from Thailand's election

Thailand's top two opposition parties scored a resounding victory over military-allied parties in Sunday's election and on Monday began seeking coalition partners to overcome the votes of an appointed Senate to pick a prime minister.

The Guardian - AU

Thailand’s opposition parties start alliance talks after voters reject military rule

Leader of liberal Move Forward says he is ‘next prime minister of Thailand’ and ready to form coalition government

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