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Here are the latest news headlines from The Bangkok Post, a leading English-language newspaper in Thailand:

Top Stories

  1. Thailand reports 1,911 new COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths: The country's COVID-19 caseload has risen to 1,444,511, with 15,441 fatalities, according to the Public Health Ministry.
  2. Prayut's popularity plummets, survey shows: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's approval rating has dropped to 24.6%, according to a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida).
  3. Thailand's economy grows 2.6% in Q2: The country's economy expanded 2.6% in the second quarter, driven by a rebound in exports and domestic consumption, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

Politics

  1. Thaksin's daughter to run for Bangkok governor: Pannika Wanich, daughter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has announced her candidacy for Bangkok governor in the upcoming election.
  2. Prayut's party faces internal strife: The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), which is led by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, is facing internal divisions over the party's direction and leadership.
  3. Thailand's opposition parties unite against Prayut: The opposition parties have formed an alliance to challenge the government in the upcoming election, with the goal of ousting Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Business

  1. Thailand's tourism industry faces long-term challenges: The country's tourism industry is expected to take years to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, with many businesses facing financial difficulties.
  2. Thailand's economy to grow 3.5% in 2023: The country's economy is expected to grow 3.5% in 2023, driven by a rebound in exports and domestic consumption, according to the World Bank.
  3. Thailand's stock market rises on foreign investment: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index rose 1.4% on Monday, driven by foreign investment and a rebound in the global economy.

Sports

  1. Thailand's football team qualifies for World Cup: The Thailand national football team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 12 years, after defeating Vietnam 2-1 in the second leg of the Asian Cup qualifying playoff.
  2. Thailand's tennis star wins ATP title: Thai tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis has won the ATP title in Bangkok, defeating Australian player Alexei Popyrin in the final.
  3. Thailand's golfers win Asian Tour event: Thai golfers have won the Asian Tour event in Bangkok, with Poom Saksansin and Jazz Janewattananond finishing in the top two spots.

These are just some of the latest news headlines from The Bangkok Post. You can visit their website for more news and updates on Thailand and the region.