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Thaksin would be treated as elderly inmate, says prisons boss

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra would be treated as an elderly prisoner if he is imprisoned on his planned return to Thailand on Aug 10, Corrections Department chief Ayut Sinthoppan said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Animals Asia Signs Groundbreaking Deal To Ban Elephant Riding In Vietnam By 2026

Landmark agreement with Vietnamese authorities sets precedent for Asian nations, prioritizes elephant welfare

Zenger

Thailand's divisive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra readies return during political turmoil

Thailand's former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, a billionaire populist who was ousted by a 2006 military coup, plans to return home next month from years of self-imposed exile, as Thailand grapples with the unexpectedly difficult task of naming a new prime minister

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Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra will return to Thailand next month, daughter says

Influential figure who has spent 15 years in exile is set for comeback at a time of political crisis in homeland

The Guardian - UK

Paedophile caught in Thailand gets 30 years in UK

A former children’s entertainer extradited from Thailand to the United Kingdom was jailed on Monday for 30 years for multiple sex offences involving children.

Bangkok Post

Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo Sets EV Record On Thailand-Singapore Journey

Porsche's electric vehicle completes fastest single trip, adhering to speed limits and utilizing Shell's charging network.

Zenger

Final straw? Choc-mint drink becomes symbol of political betrayal in Thailand

Cafes refuse to sell Pheu Thai party candidate’s favourite beverage amid fears of plot to ice-out coalition partners

The Guardian - UK

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Porsche Taycan Sets New EV Record: 1,146 Miles In Under 30 Hours

Part of Porsche's ongoing 75th anniversary celebrations, the unique challenge in Southeast Asia saw three journalists undertake the challenging non-stop drive.

InsideEVs

Thai Parliament postpones vote to select new prime minister pending court ruling

Thailand’s house speaker says that a vote expected in Parliament later this week to select a new prime minister will be postponed, adding to growing uncertainty over when a new government can take office, more than two months after the general election

The Independent UK

Subverting the mandate: On the Thai elections and the military establishment

The May election results were an opportunity for the junta in Thailand to cede power to a legitimate government

The Hindu

Tottenham vs Leicester friendly CANCELLED after heavy rain in Bangkok renders pitch unsafe

Tottenham’s pre-season friendly clash against Leicester in Thailand has been cancelled after heavy rain.

Evening Standard

‘Are you going to crush us?’: USA brush off hype before Vietnam opener

If there is any feeling that the USA’s World Cup opener against Vietnam could emulate their 13-0 thrashing of Thailand four years ago, it is not coming from within the team’s camp

The Guardian - US

Why Thailand’s election winner was stopped from becoming prime minister

Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid to be nominated as Thailand’s new prime minister has ended, despite his victory in the general election.

The Week

Tottenham vs Leicester: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news and h2h results today

Tottenham battle Leicester in Bangkok today hoping to secure their first win of the Ange Postecoglou era at the second attempt.

Evening Standard

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RideApart

Honda Monkey Lightning Edition Launched In Thailand By Cub House

Cub House Honda in Thailand frequently comes up with new paint schemes and graphics exclusively for its special editions, like the Monkey Lightning Edition.

Barchart

Sugar Prices Underpinned by Global Supply Concerns

Oct NY world sugar #11 (SBV23 ) on Thursday closed +0.46 (+1.90%), and Oct London white sugar #5 (SWV23 ) closed +13.10 (+1.94%). Sugar prices Thursday closed moderately higher, with NY sugar posting a 3-1/2 week high. Sugar prices have support from excessive dryness in Thailand, the world's third-largest sugar...

The Hindu

Satwik-Chirag enter second round at Korea Open

Star Indian men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the second round with a straight-game win over Thailand’s Supak Jomkoh and Kittinupong Kedren in the Korea Open Super 500 tournament here on Tuesday.

The Conversation

Explainer: why was the winner of Thailand's election blocked from becoming prime minister?

The Thai parliamentary election was held over two months ago and yet, the country still has no prime minister or government. While much remains in flux, one thing appears certain – the popular reformist leader of the party that received the most votes in the election, Pita Limjaroenrat, will not…

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Al Jazeera

Protests in Thailand as rivals derail Pita’s PM bid

Thai parliament blocks Move Forward Party’s progressive leader from renomination for prime minister, prompting protests.

Barchart

Sugar Climbs on Concerns About Global Sugar Production

Oct NY world sugar #11 (SBV23 ) on Wednesday closed +0.35 (+1.47%), and Oct London white sugar #5 (SWV23 ) closed +9.70 (+1.46%). Sugar prices Wednesday posted moderate gains. Sugar prices have support from excessive dryness in Thailand, the world's third-largest sugar producer, which may curb the country's sugar production....

The Guardian - UK

Pita Limjaroenrat: Thai voters’ change candidate, cut down by senators

Young pro-reform candidate won over many in the electorate – but not military appointees who blocked him from being PM

France 24

Thai parliament votes against allowing Pita to be renominated as PM

Thailand's parliament refused on Wednesday to allow progressive challenger Pita Limjareonrat to be given a second ballot for the prime ministership, said the house speaker. "Pita can't be nominated twice in this parliamentary session," the speaker said over howls of protest from the chamber.

The Independent UK

Thai election winner set to make last stand in contentious bid to become prime minister

The leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party is expected to get a last chance to win parliament's confirmation as the country’s next prime minister

The Hindu

Ultimate Table Tennis: Archana Kamath wins it for Puneri Paltan against Goa Challengers

Puneri Paltan TT's maiden win in Ultimate Table Tennis season 4 was powered by Archana Kamath's all-round, aggressive display in the deciding rubber against World No. 38 Suthasini Sawettabutt of Thailand. After trailing 5-1, the home team surged to an 8-7 win. Harmeet Desai registered his second consecutive singles whitewash,…

The Independent UK

Leader of winning Thai party, rebuffed last week, to try once more to become prime minister

The leader of the progressive party that won a surprise victory in Thailand’s May elections says he will make a second bid to become prime minister after being blocked last week by the country’s royalist and military establishment

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