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Thai parliament elects Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister
Read more: Thai parliament elects Anutin Charnvirakul as prime ministerAnutin’s elevation to office is set to be another major blow to the Shinawatra clan, which has been a mainstay of Thai politics for the past two decades.
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Senior monk reprimanded for ‘improper’ Songkran fun
Read more: Senior monk reprimanded for ‘improper’ Songkran funKHON KAEN – The assistant abbot of a temple in Muang district has been given a written reprimand after images circulated online showing him joining in Songkran festivities, splashing water and applying powder to a man’s face.
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Chadchart eyes another term in office
Read more: Chadchart eyes another term in officeBangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt plans to announce his bid for re-election as an independent before his term ends next month.
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Accessible abortion services
Read more: Accessible abortion servicesWarm and cosy — it is not only an abortion clinic, but a haven for women and LGBTIs to reclaim power over their bodies.
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Small firms under pressure as costs soar
Read more: Small firms under pressure as costs soarThai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a wall of negative sentiment this year as geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts and tighter access to loans weigh on the sector, raising questions about how businesses can navigate these tumultuous times.
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Cautious developers to cut Bangkok housing launches
Read more: Cautious developers to cut Bangkok housing launchesNew residential supply launched in Greater Bangkok this year is expected to continue to decline after hitting a multi-year low in 2025, as a large amount of inventory remains unsold and developers become more cautious about investment.
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Bhumjaithai’s Sophon elected House Speaker
Read more: Bhumjaithai’s Sophon elected House SpeakerThe House of Representatives on Sunday elected Bhumjaithai’s Sophon Zaram as speaker, with 289 votes, defeating People’s Party list MP Parit Wacharasindhu, who received 123.
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Pheu Thai to be ‘back with better’
Read more: Pheu Thai to be ‘back with better’Yodchanan Wongsawat, Pheu Thai’s prime ministerial candidate and list MP, has vowed to improve his party’s performance and return stronger in four years.
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Diversify energy supply, argue experts
Read more: Diversify energy supply, argue expertsThailand should brace for a prolonged period of energy volatility and intensifying geopolitical rivalry as conflicts in the Middle East threaten to disrupt global oil supplies, experts warn.