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Coups, courts, protests and Prayut: a Thai timeline

The Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday while it hears a case that could see the former general removed from office.

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Quote of the day | Aug 24, 2022

Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, former candidate in the Bangkok gubernatorial election and former Move Forward Party list-MP, speaks of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon being the caretaker prime minister in the absence of Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha. The Constitutional Court suspends Gen Prayut from duty pending a decision on the issue of his…

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Prayut: Thailand's survivor PM

Bangkok (AFP) - After masterminding Thailand's 2014 military coup, Prayut Chan-O-Cha penned a pop song asking for a little more time to return happiness to the people, but eight years later the political survivor is facing his own countdown.

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Court suspends Thai PM Prayut from office

Bangkok (AFP) - Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha from office while it considers a legal challenge that could see him thrown out months before an expected general election.

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Court suspends Thailand’s PM Prayuth pending term limit review

Opponents say Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has reached his constitutional term limit and must step down.

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Thai court to rule on embattled PM's fate

Bangkok (AFP) - Thailand's Constitutional Court is expected to announce on Wednesday whether it will consider a legal challenge that could see Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha thrown out of office.

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Term-limit row leaves Thai PM facing calls to quit

Bangkok (AFP) - A legal showdown that could oust embattled Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha reaches the country's constitutional court this week, threatening fresh political turmoil for the kingdom just months before national elections.

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CP robot fair to spread tech knowledge

The conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) has joined hands with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and other partners to launch a two-day robot and innovation showcase event aimed at spreading knowledge of the latest advanced technology amongst Thai youth.

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TED comes to Bangkok

Just arriving in Bangkok is Curiosity Room By TED, a one-of-a-kind experiential interactive accommodation that promises to get the best out of your brain while offering a rest day of comfort.

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Silvy brings star power to Lost & Found

Lost & Found, one of Bangkok's most exciting underground venues, is bringing Thailand's rising pop and R&B star Silvy Pavida to perform a mini-concert on Saturday at 7pm.

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Governor wants better safety after Skytrain accident

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will work with mass transit rail operators to better manage busy stations after almost 30 riders were hurt in a rush to enter a BTS Skytrain station.

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City to revamp rapid bus service

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will revise the management of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, which has been underused and has made an operating loss of over 1 billion baht since its launch in 2007.

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Teasing out the city's charms

Aiming to revive the city, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will promote the distinct characteristics and local specialities of each neighbourhood to boost economic activity and tourism in Bangkok.

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Bangkok governor seeks ways to prevent rail station jams after escalator injuries

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will work with mass transit rail operators to better manage commuters at congested stations after almost 30 riders were hurt in a rush to enter a BTS Skytrain station.

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Dozens injured on Skytrain escalator in Bangkok

Nearly 30 people were slightly injured on an escalator at the Surasak Skytrain station in Bangkok's Bang Rak district on Saturday evening.

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Chadchart okays public countdown to mark end of PM's term

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has given the green light to a four-day rally counting down to the eight-year limit on Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha's premiership, but says the demonstrators cannot stay overnight.

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VIDEO: This Week's Top Stories August 19

This week: TikTok fishing arrest, Bangkok rains, Southern violence and weed illegality

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City Hall to receive B79.7bn budget

Bangkok Council on Thursday unanimously approved a budget of 79.71 billion baht for the coming 2023 fiscal year, starting Oct 1, as City Hall plans to use most of the money to ease the city's most nagging problems including flooding and traffic congestion.

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City to rezone nightspots

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to work with the Metropolitan Police Bureau to revise zoning for night entertainment venues.

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Feels like summer

Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu, at the Okura Prestige Bangkok has not only unveiled its new summer menu, it has also welcomed the arrival of chef Gerard Villaret Horcajo.

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Let them eat mooncakes

The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival seems to have arrived early this year as countless restaurants and bakery shops in Bangkok are now actively marketing their mooncakes.

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Renovated Rajinee pier ready to open

The renovation of the Rajinee pier, an important interchange for city transport in Bangkok, will be completed this month and an upgrade to a smart pier will follow within two years, according to the Transport Ministry.

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Indian foreign minister defends ties with Myanmar junta

Bangkok (AFP) - India's foreign minister on Thursday defended his country's ties with the Myanmar junta, despite growing international concerns about recent executions and the legitimacy of elections planned for next year.

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EAM Jaishankar visits Hindu temple in Thailand; highlights shared religious, cultural traditions

The Externail Affairs Minister is in Bangkok to attend the 9th India-Thailand Joint Commission Meeting.

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Actor, National Artist Sombat Metanee dies aged 85

Legendary actor and National Artist Sombat "Ad" Metanee has died in his sleep at his Bangkok home at the age of 85 years.

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