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Thai political deadlock drags on as vote for prime minister is delayed

Prolonged uncertainty is raising questions over stability in Thailand, which has seen two coups over the past 20 years.

Al Jazeera

Selection of Thailand’s new prime minister delayed again, to await court decision on election winner

A parliamentary vote to select Thailand’s new prime minister is being delayed again, nearly three months after a progressive party won national elections

The Independent UK

Reformist Thai party is excluded from coalition to form the next government, runner-up party says

The progressive political party that won the most seats in Thailand’s general election has been excluded from a coalition to form the next government

The Independent UK

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Thaksin will return by private jet, says friend

Thaksin Shinawatra will return to Thailand on a private jet, landing at Don Mueang airport, according to a senior member of the Chartthaipattana Party and close friend who recently visited the former prime minister.

Bangkok Post

"We went there to have a whale of a time – a sex holiday, really. But it got out of hand": Billy Idol on the Thailand vacation that ended with a visit from the army

In 1989, Billy Idol desperately need a break from his troubles in Los Angeles, but things went from bad, to worse, and then to much, much worse

Louder

Thailand: Explosion at fireworks factory kills at least ten and leaves 118 injured

Officials said some people were still trapped under the debris after large explosion

Evening Standard

Large explosion at Thailand fireworks factory kills at least 10 and injures over 100

A large explosion at a fireworks warehouse in southern Thailand has killed at least 10 people and wounded scores

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Thai Parliament says it will try to pick a prime minister next week after 2 unsuccessful attempts

Thailand’s Parliament says it will try to pick a new prime minister next week following two unsuccessful attempts, as political uncertainty grows more than two months after the country’s election

The Independent UK

Accused of bomb threats they say they didn't make, family of Chinese dissident detained in Thailand

The wife and daughter of exiled Chinese dissident Gao Zhi are in detention on immigration charges in Thailand, after a series of bomb threats made in their names against airports, luxury hotels and the Chinese embassy in Bangkok derailed the family’s plan to join Gao in the Netherlands

The Independent UK

‘Collapsed plate’ caused Don Mueang walkway accident

Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) has concluded that a collapsed plate on a moving walkway caused a woman to fall and her leg to be severed at Don Mueang airport last month.

Bangkok Post

Thaksin would be treated as elderly inmate, says prisons boss

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra would be treated as an elderly prisoner if he is imprisoned on his planned return to Thailand on Aug 10, Corrections Department chief Ayut Sinthoppan said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Animals Asia Signs Groundbreaking Deal To Ban Elephant Riding In Vietnam By 2026

Landmark agreement with Vietnamese authorities sets precedent for Asian nations, prioritizes elephant welfare

Zenger

Thailand's divisive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra readies return during political turmoil

Thailand's former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, a billionaire populist who was ousted by a 2006 military coup, plans to return home next month from years of self-imposed exile, as Thailand grapples with the unexpectedly difficult task of naming a new prime minister

The Independent UK

Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra will return to Thailand next month, daughter says

Influential figure who has spent 15 years in exile is set for comeback at a time of political crisis in homeland

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Paedophile caught in Thailand gets 30 years in UK

A former children’s entertainer extradited from Thailand to the United Kingdom was jailed on Monday for 30 years for multiple sex offences involving children.

Zenger

Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo Sets EV Record On Thailand-Singapore Journey

Porsche's electric vehicle completes fastest single trip, adhering to speed limits and utilizing Shell's charging network.

The Guardian - UK

Final straw? Choc-mint drink becomes symbol of political betrayal in Thailand

Cafes refuse to sell Pheu Thai party candidate’s favourite beverage amid fears of plot to ice-out coalition partners

InsideEVs

Porsche Taycan Sets New EV Record: 1,146 Miles In Under 30 Hours

Part of Porsche's ongoing 75th anniversary celebrations, the unique challenge in Southeast Asia saw three journalists undertake the challenging non-stop drive.

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The Independent UK

Thai Parliament postpones vote to select new prime minister pending court ruling

Thailand’s house speaker says that a vote expected in Parliament later this week to select a new prime minister will be postponed, adding to growing uncertainty over when a new government can take office, more than two months after the general election

The Hindu

Subverting the mandate: On the Thai elections and the military establishment

The May election results were an opportunity for the junta in Thailand to cede power to a legitimate government

Evening Standard

Tottenham vs Leicester friendly CANCELLED after heavy rain in Bangkok renders pitch unsafe

Tottenham’s pre-season friendly clash against Leicester in Thailand has been cancelled after heavy rain.

The Guardian - US

‘Are you going to crush us?’: USA brush off hype before Vietnam opener

If there is any feeling that the USA’s World Cup opener against Vietnam could emulate their 13-0 thrashing of Thailand four years ago, it is not coming from within the team’s camp

The Week

Why Thailand’s election winner was stopped from becoming prime minister

Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid to be nominated as Thailand’s new prime minister has ended, despite his victory in the general election.

Evening Standard

Tottenham vs Leicester: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news and h2h results today

Tottenham battle Leicester in Bangkok today hoping to secure their first win of the Ange Postecoglou era at the second attempt.

RideApart

Honda Monkey Lightning Edition Launched In Thailand By Cub House

Cub House Honda in Thailand frequently comes up with new paint schemes and graphics exclusively for its special editions, like the Monkey Lightning Edition.

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