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An uber-rich dynasty has dominated Thai politics for years. Is Paetongtarn Shinawatra ready to rise?

Thailand's rising political star is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, a 36-year-old heiress, who is determined to break the cycle of coups and court battles that have dogged her powerful family for years.

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India rejects China's attempt to rename disputed places

In this week's show we see how Indian officials are furious after China renamed 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a disputed Himalayan border region under Indian control, which Beijing considers part of southern Tibet. Next, we head to Nepal, which is home to the "most dangerous runway in…

France 24

Car left parked in the sun for half a day spontaneously bursts into flames

Thongsri Bunnapap, 53, from Thailand, has explained how she saw smoke coming from the bonnet of the car before it became engulfed in flames spontaneously

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Chinese Christians ‘to be sent to third country’

More than 60 self-exiled members of a Chinese Christian church who were arrested in Pattaya a week ago for overstaying their visas are expected to be sent to a third country next week, says a senior police official.

Bangkok Post

The 20 best Thai restaurants in London for Songkran, from Kiln to Kolae

From fragrant curries to succulent fried chicken, Ben McCormack names his favourite Thai restaurants in London

Evening Standard

Getfresh

"Throughout 2020, the team behind Dressed, Thailand’s favorite healthy quick-service restaurant concept, reimagined the brand and relaunched as getfresh – complete with a new ethos, a new menu, a brand-new look and several new outlets. Today, getfresh continues to lead the market for people who are serious about eating and…

Bangkok Post

Thousands flee into Thailand amid renewed Myanmar fighting

Unrest has deepened in Myanmar since the military seized power from the elected government in February 2021.

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Cash handouts spark concern

The Pheu Thai Party's promise to give away 10,000 baht to anyone 16 or older as part of its proposed economic stimulus policies has been called into question. How this pledge will be honoured and paid for are among the questions being asked.

Bangkok Post

Get a taste of Italian Dolce Vita at CentralWorld

Central@CentralWorld and Central Chidlom have converted their grounds into a vibrant design expo for Dolce Italia 2023 to showcase the latest collection of fashion apparel and accessories, beauty products, fragrances and home decor items from more than 50 premium Italian brands until April 30.

Bangkok Post

The fault line that polarises Thai politics

With all of Thailand's contesting political parties lined up behind populist policy platforms ahead of the general election on May 14, it is not readily obvious what sets them apart.

Bangkok Post

Sugar Prices Surge on Global Supply Worries

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK23 ) on Thursday closed up +0.66 (+2.88%), and May London white sugar #5 (SWK23 ) closed up +9.30 (+1.40%). Sugar prices Thursday extended Wednesday's sharp rally, with NY sugar posting a 6-1/2 year nearest-futures high and London sugar posting an 11-year high. Fund buying...

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CKPower steps up its renewable energy drive

CK Power Public Company Limited (CKP), the leader in hydroelectric power plants, has set its sights on becoming one of the largest business operators generating and distributing power from renewable energy sources in Southeast Asia, with one of the lowest carbon footprints.

Bangkok Post

Fighting in Myanmar sends thousands fleeing to Thailand

Thai media and officials say more than 5,000 people have fled from eastern Myanmar into Thailand in recent days as fighting between Myanmar’s army and armed resistance groups has intensified in the border area

The Independent UK

Thousands flee into Thailand after fighting between Myanmar military, rebels

Fierce fighting between the Myanmar military and armed ethnic rebels has forced about 5,000 people to flee across the country's border into Thailand this week, officials and media said on Thursday.

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Woman walks again 4 years after husband pushed her off cliff, killing baby

A brave Chinese woman who lost the baby she was carrying when her husband pushed her off a cliff in Thailand four years ago can now stand and walk by herself.

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Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra? The political scion aiming to become Thailand PM

Young member of the Shinawatra clan told supporters on Wednesday that coups had hurt everyone. She should know, her father was deposed in that way

Reuters

Thailand's promised cannabis bonanza disappoints as politicians trade blame

Thailand's decriminalisation of cannabis has delighted its fans, alarmed some health experts and has increasingly disappointed farmers who have been undercut by illegal imports, sending a promise of a new bonanza crop up in smoke.

Bangkok Post

Exim Bank vows to take lead in syndicated loans

The Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank) is ready to take the lead in offering syndicated loans to Thai firms planning to invest overseas, says president Rak Vorrakitpokatorn.

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Forbes: 3 Thais among world's 150 richest people

Three Thai tycoons have been ranked among the world's richest people on the Forbes list of 2,640 world billionaires in 2023. Thailand has 28 billionaires on the list.

Bangkok Post

Michelin Guide, TAT extend their partnership through 2026

The Michelin Guide Thailand has helped to generate more than 842 million baht for the tourism economy during its first five-year contract with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) starting in 2017, according to the agency.

Bangkok Post

Major's pet-friendly cinemas set to open

Major Cineplex Group Plc, the country's leading movie theatre chain, has partnered with i-Tail Corporation Plc, a subsidiary of Thai Union Group Plc, to open the first pet-friendly cineplex in Thailand next month.

Bangkok Post

Part 2: Managing household debt

This is the second article, Managing Household Debt, of the Changing Thailand series.

Bangkok Post

Hungry for change

Thailand will soon get the chance to usher in political change through democratic means at the general election on May 14.

Barchart

Sugar Prices Soar as India's Sugar Output Declines

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK23 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.48 (+2.14%), and May London white sugar #5 (SWK23 ) closed up +27.10 (+4.26%). Sugar prices Wednesday rallied sharply, with NY sugar posting a 6-1/2 year nearest-futures high and London sugar posting an 11-year high. A slowdown in sugar...

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Thai officials say Chinese church members to be deported soon

Members of Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church say they faced unbearable harassment in China and sought asylum in the US.

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