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Thailand holds an election on May 14 after nearly a decade of a government led or backed by its royalist military after a coup in 2014.

Thailand's political parties have nominated prime ministerial candidates ahead of a May 14 election, which will showcase a long-running battle between the billionaire Shinawatra family and parties backed by a conservative pro-military establishment.

Thailand's main political parties have differing ideologies and support bases but are proposing many similar policies ahead of a May 14 general election, focusing on winning over the rural poor and millions shackled by household debt.

Woramet Ben Taota was found beaten to death

Thailand's food exports are expected to rise by 2.1% to a record of 1.5 trillion baht (US$44.31 billion) this year, helped by a recovery in global demand and China's reopening, a leading industry group said on Wednesday.

Bangkok (AFP) - Thailand votes Sunday in an election expected to deliver a rejection of former coup leader Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha, with the opposition led by exiled billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter tipped to win the most seats.

The hot weather in Thailand is causing an increase in electricity consumption, leading to a record high of 34,826.5 megawatts on May 6, said the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

Emotional ties between the Shinawatra dynasty and voters in the north could be key to the outcome of Sunday’s election.

Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday announced the launch of their first free trade agreement (FTA).

Kerry Express (KEX), Thailand’s leading express delivery provider, has decided to partner with All Speedy Co, a CP All subsidiary, to expand its service into 7-Eleven branches nationwide.

Last Saturday, a crowd of children with their families, as well as politicians and their supporters, braved the blistering summer heat to gather at the "Candidate Classroom" event where representatives of six political parties discussed Thai education and the rights of children within schools. Styled as a game show, "Candidate…