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The Bhumjaithai Party aims to make inroads in Bangkok in Sunday's election after failing to win a seat in the last general election in 2019 despite fielding 28 candidates in a total of 30 constituencies.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok land price index surges in Q1

The land price index in Greater Bangkok rose in the first quarter of 2023 with a double-digit increase, driven by land price hikes on the outskirts of the capital.

Bangkok Post

A lingering problem

For several months, PM2.5 dust has exceeded 50 microgrammes per cubic metre (µg/m³) in many provinces in Thailand, which is considered unsafe. In some areas, such as Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son, PM2.5 levels have reached over 500µg/m³. While some people are aware of the dangers of…

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Icon Paul Anka to perform at Iconsiam

A decade after his last show in town, the legendary crooner is back to tug at our heartstrings as part of his Asian tour with "Paul Anka Greatest Hits, His Way Asia Tour 2023 Bangkok" on May 15 at True Icon Hall, Iconsiam.

Bangkok Post

A new mother, a Harvard grad and a coup leader: who are Thailand’s election candidates?

This weekend’s election will see political royal Paetongtarn Shinawatra face off against army chiefs

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Falling concrete slab kills worker on Rama 2 highway

A construction worker was killed and four cars damaged when a slab of precast concrete fell from the under-construction Rama 3-Dao Khanong-Western Bangkok Outer Ringroad expressway on Sunday afternoon.

Bangkok Post

Thailand chokes on pollution but greens struggle to be heard in election

Bangkok (AFP) - Trudging along Bangkok's hot and dusty streets, green candidates struggle to canvass support ahead of Thailand's election, with record-breaking pollution failing to spur anything more than political hot air.

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YSS expands operations

Thai shock absorber manufacturer YSS has opened a 400 million baht distribution and service centre which will serve as a blueprint for its aggressive network expansion strategy into future Bangkok areas and provincial markets as well as the Asean region and other global markets.

Bangkok Post

PPRP pitches 'war on poverty' to reduce income gap

Slashing the price of energy, restructuring debts and building small business enterprises rank high on the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP)'s campaign agenda.

Bangkok Post

Chinese scour Thailand for homes, looking to offset risks after pandemic

Shanghai resident Daniel Bian drank in the sweeping views over the Thai capital as he lay on a deckchair beside a swimming pool on the 19th floor of a luxury condominium.

Reuters

EV-Converted Honda Civic EG Hides Something That Enthusiasts Want

A tuner in Bangkok has a solution for EV hopefuls who don't want to let go of gearboxes.

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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

Advance voters queue nationwide as temperatures soar

Advance voters queued under the blistering sun outside temples, shopping centres and schools to cast their early ballots on Sunday ahead of the much-anticipated election on May 14.

Bangkok Post

Thais queue at temples, schools as early voting begins

Bangkok (AFP) - Thais queued under the blistering sun outside temples, shopping centres and schools to cast their early ballots Sunday ahead of a much-anticipated election next week.

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Guru's Weekly Buzz: May 5-11

Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.

AFP

Thai parties in financial bidding war as election heats up

Sa Kaeo (Thailand) (AFP) - In the searing hot sun, Preeya Phunatung toils long hours on a rural Thai construction site to support her family of four.

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‘Time for a new way’: Thais look for change as election nears

Analysts warn failure to honour the outcome could leave the country weak, divided and at risk of crisis.

Bangkok Post

Swedish sports brand launches in Bangkok

Swedish sportswear brand Craft has entered the Thai market and opened its first flagship store in Bangkok.

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Gems of the Northeast

As the summer heat in Surin rose, we made our way to Satom Organic Farm in Chom Phra district. It is located among vast organic fields temporarily covered with yellow sunn hemp in the post-harvest season. This farm belongs to Sutaen Sukjit, who abandoned office work in Bangkok and returned…

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Suspected Thai cyanide serial killer charged with 14 counts of murder

Bangkok (AFP) - A Thai woman accused of a spate of poisonings has been charged with 14 counts of murder, police said Wednesday, in one of the kingdom's worst suspected serial killing cases.

AFP

Thai PM front-runner hails new baby as 'secret power'

Bangkok (AFP) - One of the front-runners in Thailand's general election hailed her newborn son as her "secret power" Wednesday as she presented the baby to the media after giving birth just two weeks before polling day.

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Thai PM candidate Paetongtarn to resume campaign after birth of child

One of Thailand's leading prime ministerial candidates Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Wednesday said she would next week resume campaigning after giving birth a few days ago, and remains confident of a landslide election win.

AFP

Young Thai protesters hope for 'game changer' election

Bangkok (AFP) - Three years ago, Panusaya Sithijirawattanakul was on the front lines of Thailand's democracy movement as thousands of young protesters clashed with police firing teargas and rubber bullets on the streets of Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

The artists of tomorrow

The third edition of the Mango Art Festival returns to celebrate diversity, new beginnings and discoveries through art from now until Sunday at River City Bangkok. Under the theme "Rise", the festival suggests growth, expansion and prospects for partnerships as well as endless possibilities. It also aims to shine a…

Bangkok Post

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Bangkok with salsa, sombreros and tasty sips

Cinco de Mayo, which translates as fifth of May, is a Mexican and parts of the US as a commemoration of a victory in battle and a celebration of the country’s rich cultural heritage — including its world-famous cuisine. A few places in Bangkok are celebrating this day by hosting…

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