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Thai government under pressure
Bangkok Post
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July 3, 2025
Opposition calls for fresh elections PUBLISHED : 4 Jul 2025 at 04:58 The opposition is stepping up pressure on the government, with the People's Party calling for the appointment of an interim prime minister and dissolution of the House before the...
Thailand gets third PM this week in Cabinet reshuffle
Taipei Times
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July 3, 2025
Thailand yesterday saw its third person helming the prime minister’s office in a week, as the king swore in a new Cabinet after a court decision plunged the nation’s top office into turmoil. The prime minister’s office was upheaved on Tuesday when...
Thailand in turmoil after PM Shinawatra’s suspension
TRT World
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Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended after a leaked call with Cambodia’s former leader, where she criticized a Thai general. The scandal caused public anger and led a major party to leave her coalition. Protests are...
Thailand gets third leader this week
Daily Star
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July 3, 2025
Thailand saw its third person helming prime minister's office in a week yesterday, as the king swore in a new cabinet. The PMO was upheaved on Tuesday when the Constitutional Court suspended PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra pending an ethics probe. Power...
Thai protesters demand prime minister's resignation over leaked call with Cambodian leader
Global Voices
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July 4, 2025
Protesters gather around the Victory Monument to demand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's resignation. Photo from Prachatai's Flickr page. CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 This article was published by Prachatai, an independent news site in Thailand. An...
Thailand gets third premier in a week
The Manila Times
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July 3, 2025
BANGKOK — Thailand saw its third person helming the prime minister’s office in a week on Thursday, as its king swore in a new Cabinet after a court decision plunged the Southeast Asian nation’s top office into turmoil. The prime minister’s office...
Thai private sector hopes new cabinet will restore investor confidence with strong export promotion
Pattaya Mail
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July 3, 2025
Chairman Poj Aramwattananont stresses urgent need to resolve trade tensions with the U.S. and Cambodia to protect Thailand’s economic stability. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce has stated that the new Minister of...
Thai exporters urged to comply with Malaysia’s new food safety rules
Free Malaysia Today
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July 3, 2025
Malaysia imports a variety of food items from Thailand, including fresh vegetables. PETALING JAYA: Thailand’s foreign trade department has urged its exporters to prepare for Malaysia’s new food safety rules to minimise the risk of having their...
Thailand reverses ruling on cannabis, making it illegal to be bought without prescription
FTN News
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July 3, 2025
In 2022, Thailand became the first country in Asia to remove marijuana from its list of illegal narcotics. Cannabis was decriminalised even earlier for medical use in 2018, before being approved for recreational use in 2022. Since then, tens of...
Thailand appoints acting PM amid political turmoil
Dawn
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July 4, 2025
BANGKOK: Thailand saw its third person helming the prime minister’s office in a week on Thursday, as the king swore in a new cabinet after a court decision plunged the nation’s top office into turmoil. The prime minister’s office was upheaved on...
Thai military urges citizens to visit historic border temples in Surin to boost local economy
Pattaya Mail
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July 3, 2025
Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang highlights Ta Muen Temple Complex and nearby ancient sites as key attractions for tourism and economic support. BANGKOK, Thailand – Thai citizens are encouraged to visit three historic temples along the border...
Thai coup fears rattle gaming investment confidence
Macau Business
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July 3, 2025
By Christopher Cottrell in Bangkok The political realignment and talk of a coup in Thailand are raising grave concerns about the Entertainment Complex Bill, which would legalise ten per cent of such properties for gaming in the announced four...
Thailand launches ‘e-Work Permit’ system, making life easier for expats in Pattaya
Pattaya Mail
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July 3, 2025
Pattaya expats can now apply for work permits online with quick biometric processing and card issuance — a modern upgrade bringing ease and convenience to their daily lives. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Expats working in Pattaya...
World Bank downgrades Thai growth
Bangkok Post
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July 3, 2025
PUBLISHED : 4 Jul 2025 at 03:30 The World Bank has reduced Thailand's economic growth forecast to 1.8% for this year and 1.7% for 2026, citing mounting global and domestic challenges. These projections mark a downgrade from the forecast of 2.9%...
“‘Amazing Thailand Saneh Thai Gala Night’ Strengthens Thailand’s Global Tourism Influence”
Thailand Business News
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July 3, 2025
The Amazing Thailand Saneh Thai Gala Night showcased Thailand’s cultural richness and hospitality, positioning it as a premier tourism hub through performances, fine dining, and the “5 Must Do in Thailand” experience. Celebrating Thai Culture at...
PM Paetongtarn's suspension clouds Thai ruling party's future
Nikkei Asia
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BANGKOK -- Paetongtarn Shinawatra appeared at a royal palace in Bangkok on Thursday for the oath-taking ceremony of Thailand's new cabinet, which was approved earlier this week. But Paetongtarn did not stand in front of King Maha Vajiralongkorn as...
No signs of Thai baht weakening yet — Pattaya tourists must accept the new reality of higher travel costs
Pattaya Mail
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July 3, 2025
Pattaya tourists face a stronger baht for now — a new reality requiring adjustment to higher exchange rates and travel costs. PATTAYA, Thailand – Despite concerns and fluctuating headlines, there are currently no clear signs that the Thai baht...
Singapore weighs in on Cambodia-Thailand dispute
Khmer Times
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July 3, 2025
Synopsis: Singaporean Prime Minister backs peaceful resolution to Cambodia-Thailand border row through application of international laws. The Prime Minister of Singapore has expressed a strong desire to see Cambodia and Thailand settle their...
With V-for-Victory signs rescued Thai boys celebrate freedom
Samoa Observer
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MAE SAI, Thailand (AP) — As ecstatic relatives watched and waved from behind a glass barrier, the 12 boys and their coach rescued from deep within a flooded cave in Thailand made the V-for-Victory sign Wednesday from their beds in a hospital...
‘Team Thailand’ maintains border operations amid cabinet changes, gains flexibility to adjust security measures
Pattaya Mail
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July 3, 2025
The Ad Hoc Centre for Thailand-Cambodia border continues smoothly, empowered to tighten or ease controls based on security needs. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ad Hoc Centre for Thailand-Cambodia Border Situation, or “Team Thailand,” continues its...