Politics
Bangkok to hold gubernatorial election for first time in 9 years
Contest seen as prelude to Thai general poll, with 700,000 new voters in mix
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Thai ruling coalition fractures as Prayuth's party culls ranks
Palang Pracharath ousts secretary-general and allies after by-election losses
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Thailand belittled again as U.S. ostracizes it from democracy summit
Quashing monarchy reform debate erodes free speech rights and democratic norms
Interview
Thai ultraroyalists called out for purging progressive politics
Head of pro-youth opposition party says establishment will pay a high price
Opinion
Thailand's problems begin in the classroom
Anachronistic education system produces poor productivity and restive students
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Thai lawmakers vote down citizens' bill to abolish Senate
Outcome, while expected, still seen fueling pro-democracy protests
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Thailand king returns to Germany for first time in 13 months
King Vajiralongkorn expected to stay for a few weeks in Bavaria: sources
Politics
Thaksin eyes Thai youth vote in pre-election rebranding
Ex-PM harnesses social media, but hesitance to tackle monarchy debate could cost votes
Travel & Leisure
Blackpink's Lisa opts out as icon of Thailand's tourism reopening
K-pop star's agency declines offer to have her co-star in year-end event in Phuket
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Thai PM welcomes offer to seek reelection amid term-limit debate
Prayuth's ruling party, opposition at odds over interpretation of 8-year cap
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Thai ruling party irks progressives with electoral tweaks
Constitutional changes seen giving major parties a big push
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Thai PM survives 3rd no-confidence vote over COVID response
Five ministers stay in office: Prayuth rejects dissolution or cabinet shuffle
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Thailand torture video pressures PM to push police reforms
Prayuth's pledge has not changed culture of violence, critics say
Comment
Thailand pro-Thaksin group resurfaces as COVID worsens
Returning Red Shirts and student protesters make strange new bedfellows
Economy
Thailand's slow tourism recovery keeps unemployment rate elevated
Pattaya, Chiangmai to postpone September reopening due to insufficient vaccines
Asia Insight
Thailand's COVID crisis exposes the reality of '2% unemployment'
Official figure masks increasing woes that could add to premier's headaches
Economy
Thailand GDP expands 7.5% on year in Q2, but outlook is grim
COVID delta strain forces Prayuth government to lower forecast
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Prayuth's media gag order raises doubts on regard for constitution
Thai court issues injunction against broad approach denounced by academics, media
Economy
Thai central bank lowers economic growth forecast again
Delta COVID strain will hamper private consumption and tourist inflow, BoT says
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Thai 'car mob' protesters call for Prayuth's resignation
Government extends soft business lockdowns at least through mid-August
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Thailand's long history of coups stirs debate in time of danger
Widespread rage over worsening COVID-19 has increased political tensions
Food & Beverage
Foodpanda faces backlash after calling Thai protest 'terrorism'
Remark proves costly in competitive food delivery market despite apologies
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Thailand's Prayuth slammed for poor handing of delta outbreak
Inability to get vaccines fast leaves nation vulnerable as COVID cases top 400,000
Opinion
Thailand urgently needs a post-pandemic economic plan
Crisis provides an opportunity to restructure for future growth
Coronavirus
Thailand faces hospital bed shortage amid 3rd COVID wave
Potential health care collapse causes authorities to consider home isolation