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Thai air force favours Swedish Gripen fighter jets over F-16s
Thailand has announced its intention to renew its combat aircraft fleet with Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets, deeming them more suitable than American F-16s. After a 10-month evaluation, the Royal Thai Air Force found the Gripen E/F most capable of meeting its strategic requirements. Lockheed Martin’s F-16s remain under consideration, pending a final government decision. Currently, the Thai Air Force operates 11 older Gripens alongside dozens of F-16s.
Plane with Chinese nationals crashes in Thailand, all 9 aboard feared dead
A small passenger plane operated by Thai Flying Service crashed near Wat Khao Din in Bang Pakong district. The Cessna Caravan C208 aircraft lost contact shortly after departing from Bangkok airport, causing a search that lasted 11 hours. Onboard were nine people, including five Chinese nationals and two Thai flight attendants, but no survivors were found. The crash site was a mangrove forest, making the search challenging due to high tide and mud conditions.
Armed forces personnel from India, Nepal, Sri Lanka to take part in bike expedition from Lumbini to Colombo
Armed force personnel from India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka will participate in a bike expedition in October, covering the Buddhist Circuit from Lumbini in Nepal to Colombo in Sri Lanka. Organized by the governments of the three nations and the Royal Thai Monastery, the expedition will traverse seven Indian states and include a journey aboard an Indian Navy ship. The expedition aims to trace significant locations related to Gautam Buddha.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former premier Thaksin, becomes Thailand's youngest PM
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, became Thailand's youngest and second woman prime minister. She made her electoral debut in rural Thailand last year. Despite coming in second, her Pheu Thai party formed a ruling coalition. With her father's guidance, she aims to move the country forward amidst a history of political turmoil.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thai Prime Minister after royal signoff
Paetongtarn Shinawatra took office as Thailand's prime minister after a royal endorsement, replacing Srettha Thavisin who was ousted by the Constitutional Court. She is the second female and youngest prime minister in Thai history. This political shift involves her family, with her father Thaksin, a controversial figure, returning to the spotlight despite legal challenges.
Daughter of former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra will be nominated as new leader in parliamentary vote
Thailand's Pheu Thai party has nominated Paetongtarn Shinawatra for prime minister following Srettha Thavisin's removal by court order. If approved, Paetongtarn will be Thailand's second female PM. This decision comes after the Move Forward party, which won the last election, was dissolved for violating constitutional law.
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Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin removed from office by court order over an ethics violation
Thailand's Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over an ethical violation related to appointing a Cabinet member with a criminal past. The decision further disrupts Thai politics following the recent dissolution of the main opposition party. The Cabinet will act in a caretaker role until Parliament chooses a new leader.
Thai court orders dissolution of pro-democracy opposition party
Thailand's Constitutional Court ruled to dissolve the Move Forward party, stating its campaign to amend a law protecting the monarchy was unconstitutional. Despite winning the most seats in the 2023 election, its leaders plan to form a new party. The US expressed concern over the court's decision, signaling potential impacts on Thai politics.
Thailand: Six foreign nationals found dead at luxury Bangkok hotel, Thai PM orders probe
Police officers found the bodies of six deceased foreign nationals at the Grand Hyatt Erawan after receiving a call from the hotel's staff at around 5.30 pm reporting that there had been deaths, the Thai police said in its statement.
Asia Rice: Thai, Vietnam prices drop; African demand slows on high freight rates
Thailand's 5% broken rice rates dropped to $585 per ton on Thursday, their lowest level since April 25, and were down from $595 last week.
Stock of ITD cementation tanks on Thai parent’s plan to exit the company
ITD Cementation shares dropped 13.75% as promoter considers divesting stake. Stock surged 200% in past year, trading at PE ratio of 30.6. No final decision made yet.
Sorn Bangkok
Sorn, a 2-Michelin star restaurant in Bangkok's Khlong Toei district, offers refined Thai cuisine sourced from southern Thailand. Owners Khun Ice and Chef Yod focus on sustainability, using ingredients from their network of farmers and anglers.
High shipping costs dent Vietnam's rice rates; Indian, Thai variants steady
Rice export prices from Vietnam dipped slightly due to rising shipping costs. Philippines' tariff cut on rice will boost Vietnamese shipments. India's parboiled rice prices remained unchanged.
Thai homoerotic BL dramas has Asia in a chock hold!
The boys' love genre, which features same-sex male romances, began as a strand of Japanese manga comics in the 1960s known as "yaoi" but has become a booming cultural export for Thailand, where the LGBTQ community is generally more accepted than in many Asian countries.
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be indicted for royal defamation, prosecutors say
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be indicted for defaming the monarchy and violating the Computer Crime Act, following his recent release on parole for other charges.
World’s most turbulent flight routes show rough rides are everywhere
A British man died and seven were critically injured on a Singapore Airlines Ltd. flight from London to Singapore due to severe turbulence, leading to an emergency landing in Bangkok. The incident highlighted the instability of air routes, including the turbulent Santiago to Santa Cruz route.
Red Lobster restaurants closing: Nearly 50 seafood outlets in US shutdown. Check reason, city-wise locations
Red Lobster is closing approximately 50 seafood restaurants across the US, including 14 in New York and New Jersey.
Thai PM Srettha Thavisin says cannabis to be re-listed as narcotic by end of 2024
Srettha Thavisin, a property mogul, has voiced his opposition to the recreational use of cannabis since taking office last year, arguing it could exacerbate existing drug abuse problems in Thailand.
Husband films popular Thai politician in bed with adopted 24-year-old 'monk'. Video goes viral in several countries
Thai politician Prapaporn Choeiwadkoh suspended after affair with adopted monk son. Video of scandal spreads online, sparking outrage. Choeiwadkoh and husband Ti adopted monk Phra Maha out of compassion last year. Ti's suspicions grew, leading to shocking discovery. Ti accuses Maha of seducing his wife. Incident exposes complex personal and political dynamics.
Step up to the plate: Le Du Bangkok
Chef Ton's abode is the perfect, sparkling space to taste what happens when the finest ingredients meld with the 'dark art' of astounding cooking.
Thai model found dead in Bahrain after mysterious year-long disappearance
The body of Thai model Kaikan Kaennakam has been found in a Bahrain morgue . An autopsy attributed her death to acute lung and heart failure due to alcohol poisoning, a report said.
Thai ties in mind, currency deal may help popularise the Rupee
How about leaving a tip in rupees at a beach bar in Pattaya or a spa in Bangkok? Well, that could be a reality if India can pull off a currency deal with Thailand, which has emerged as one of the preferred destinations for holidays, conferences and corporate offsites, especially since the visa relaxation last year.
Thai parliament passes historic same-sex marriage bill
Thailand's parliament passed a historic same-sex marriage bill, making it the first Southeast Asian nation to recognize LGBTQ marriage equality. The bill, approved by a landslide vote in the lower house, awaits Senate approval, royal endorsement, and publication. The move signifies a significant step forward for LGBTQ rights in a region where conservative attitudes have long prevailed.
Thai ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra makes first public appearance since release
Thailand's former PM Thaksin Shinawatra made his first public appearance after being freed from jail for graft and abuse of power. He visited a Bangkok temple and is due to fly to Chiang Mai. Thaksin's return is seen as a significant event in Thai politics.
Thai Casting IPO allotment: Check status, listing date, GMP and other details
Thai Casting IPO allotment status: Investors can check the status of Thai Casting IPO allotment by logging in to the official website of the registrar, which is Purva Sharegistry in this case
Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra released on parole after serving 6 months in hospital
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, a polarising figure in Thai politics, was released on parole from the Police General Hospital to his residence in western Bangkok after his eight-year sentence was commuted by King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Jailed former Thai premier Thaksin to be released on Sunday, PM says
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, currently jailed, will be released from hospital detention on Sunday, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Thaksin, serving an eight-year jail term commuted to one year, has been in detention since August due to an undisclosed health condition. Despite being granted parole, he may face further legal issues over alleged insults to the monarchy.
Thai Casting IPO booked 7 times on Day 2. Check GMP and other details
The initial public offer (IPO) of Thai Casting was subscribed seven times on Friday, the second day of the bidding process. The category reserved for retail investors was booked 11.7 times, followed by NIIs at 3.8 times and QIB portion at 1.05 times.
Bangkok says work from home as pollution blankets Thai capital
To mitigate harmful air pollution, Bangkok city officials have instructed employees to work remotely, as a thick layer of hazardous haze enveloped the Thai capital on Thursday. Authorities urged employers to cooperate in facilitating remote work for the city's approximately 11 million residents, anticipating the pollution to persist until Friday.
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