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Thai finance ministry has no immediate plan to increase VAT to 10%

The Ministry of Finance has no policy to increase value-added tax from 7% to 10%, to generate more revenue...

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Pheu Thai party’s popularity plunges in new poll

The Pheu Thai party’s popularity would drop by 62.24%,while the popularity of the Move Forward party would increase by...

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Pheu Thai finalises Cabinet line-up, veteran politician as FM

Pheu Thai Party’s proposed Cabinet line-up has undergone a last-minute change, which sees former trade representative and seasoned politician...

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Latest cabinet line-up at a glance

The new cabinet line-up is about almost complete, with the core party, Pheu Thai, taking most of the economic...

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News World

Florida gunman driven by racial ‘hate’ kills 3: authorities

A gunman in Jacksonville, Florida driven by racial hatred shot dead three Black people in a discount store Saturday...

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ASEAN News

New PMs of Thailand and Cambodia vow to work together

Newly appointed prime ministers Srettha (Thailand) and Hun Manet (Cambodia) have vowed to work together and strengthen bilateral relationships,...

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News World

Wagner chief Prigozhin among 10 killed in plane crash: Russian officials

The head of the Wagner mercenary group, which in June attempted to topple Russia’s military leadership, was on board...

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The Supreme Court jails Thaksin for eight years

The Supreme Court Tuesday jailed ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra for eight years, as he returned to Thailand after 15 years...

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Ex-PM Yingluck says she respects Thaksin’s decision to return to Thailand

Exiled former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra said she respects the decision of his elder brother Thaksin to return to...

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Crime News Politics

Deputy House speaker in hot water for entertaining parliament’s maids

Deputy House speaker Padipat Suntiphada said today (Sunday) that he is prepared to be investigated for allegedly misusing parliamentary...

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Thaksin to get extra security and “adequate conveniences” while in prison

Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be given additional security and appropriate “conveniences” while he is detained at...

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Poll respondents disagree with Pheu Thai’s “government of reconciliation”

Most respondents to a Nida Poll disagree with the Pheu Thai party partnering with the two junta-linked parties, Palang...

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Business & Economy Highlight News

Consumer council members want Bt3,000 per month for all retirees

Thailand’s Consumer Council (TCC) have voiced their opposition to the Interior Ministry’s recent change to rules on old age...

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News World

Around 30,000 ordered to flee wildfires in western Canada’s British Columbia

Around 30,000 people were under orders Saturday to evacuate their homes in western Canada’s British Columbia, provincial officials said,...

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Opinion

Toxic boss in Khao Yai hotel – Where is the empathy?

What happens if one of your employees asks you for permission to take leave, to be with their terminally-ill...

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Empowering Thai Women

Art is an adventure – Atjima Jaroenchit

As you step inside “The Color Blue Dream”, an art exhibition by Thai female artist Atjima Jaroenchit, you will...

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News Politics

Move Forward party to meet Tuesday to discuss PM selection vote

The Move Forward party has scheduled a meeting of its MPs and executive committee tomorrow (Tuesday), to discuss how...

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News Politics

Political parties decry government’s change of subsidy for Thai senior citizens

The current caretaker administration’s change of ministerial regulations, regarding the welfare subsidy for all Thai citizens aged 60 and...

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Thailand’s first monkey pox related death reported

Thailand has reported its first monkey pox related fatality, in a man who was also infected with HIV and...

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General News

Red Line suburban train service to start at 5am from Tuesday

Bangkok’s Red Line suburban train service will begin daily operations half an hour earlier, at 5am, from tomorrow (Tuesday)...

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News World

North Korea’s Kim orders making more missiles ahead of S.Korea, US drills

SEOUL, Aug 14 (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for an increase in missile production...

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News World

Hawaii fire death toll nears 100, and anger grows

The death toll in Hawaii from the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century ticked towards 100 Sunday,...

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Campaign launched for a referendum to start new charter writing process

A signature collection campaign was launched yesterday (Sunday), at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and in 18 provinces,...

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House and Senate whips to meet Wednesday to set date for PM selection

House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said that he will call a meeting of House and Senate whips this...

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Crime Highlight News

Body of second victim of boat capsize in Bang Tabun Bay recovered

The search for a second passenger, missing after a tour boat was struck by a waterspout and capsized, ended...

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King’s third son, Dr. Chakriwat, joins elder brother in Bangkok

His Majesty the King’s third son, Dr. Chakriwat Vivacharawongse, is currently in Bangkok to join his elder brother, Vacharaesorn,...

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News World

Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia chapter after harassment allegations

The Miss Universe Organization has cut ties with its Indonesia franchise, it announced days after allegations of sexual harassment, and...

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‘Madam Pang’ to run for Thai FA president

Nualphan Lamsam, manager of Thailand’s national football team, announced on Sunday that she will compete for the position of...

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Crime News

Body recovered, search continues for second missing tourist after boat capsize

Rescue teams found the body of one missing tourist today (Sunday), but continue to search for another after a...

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Uncategorized

Little ironweed lozenges – a quick fix for nicotine cravings

Cigarette smoking is super addictive and very bad for the health. Stopping, as any smoker will tell you, is...

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ASEAN News

Cambodia’s Hun Sen unveils new government with son as leader

Outgoing Cambodian ruler Hun Sen on Thursday unveiled the country’s new government, headed by his eldest son and including...

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News World

Hawaii fire death toll hits 53, expected to rise higher

The death toll from a terrifying wildfire that razed a historic Hawaiian town hit 53 Thursday, making it one...

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Opinion

OPINION: Household chores are not only mothers’ responsibility

When we think of mothers, unconditional love, care for their children and working tirelessly to nurture and help us...

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News

No Mint-Choc, but here’s “Pracha-Choc” by Move Forward

After much hype over Pheu Thai party’s mint-chocolate drinks, which eventually became heavily politicised, Move Forward party’s Sol Bar...

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Opinion

How the “rat” and “cobras” come back to haunt Pheu Thai

Pheu Thai Party hit the campaign trail for the general election in May with a slogan that it believed...

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Around Thailand News

Landslides posing danger to motorists in Tak and Nan

Highways Department has warned people travelling in two northern provinces of road obstructions caused by landslides and flash floods....

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General News

New government to decide on more cuts in power rates

Office of the Energy Regulatory Commission (OERC) will have to wait for the new government to decide whether electricity...

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General News

Cabinet endorses Bt3 billion risk compensation for COVID-19 prevention and treatment officials

The cabinet approved a Bt2.996 billion budget from the Central Fund today (Tuesday), as risk compensation for medical personnel...

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Taxi drivers protest against Pheu Thai-Bhumjaithai coalition

Several groups of taxi drivers gathered in front of Pheu Thai headquarters today (Tuesday), to express their disagreement over...

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Pheu Thai party slammed on social media for betraying its voters

The Pheu Thai party slogan, “Chase Away the Mouse, Strike the Cobra”, which was used in the general election...

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Business & Economy Highlight News

Political uncertainty forces tourism industry to cut arrival estimates by 2 million

Delay in the formation of the new government has caused the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) to adjust its...

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Crime News

Estranged motorcycle taxi driver kills four then commits suicide

A motorcycle taxi driver has allegedly shot and killed two women and two children before committing suicide in what...

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News World

Jailed ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s lawyers to apply for bail

Lawyers for Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan were Tuesday set to file a bail application for him, as...

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Crime News South Watch

Bomb defused near Yala’s Mueang district police station

An improvised explosive device (IED), allegedly planted by insurgents near Yala’s Mueang district police station, was safely defused on...

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Around Thailand Environment News

Probe ordered into oil slicks washed onto Phuket’s beaches

Marine Department official in Phuket have been asked to check ships which have sailed past the popular island in...

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News Politics

Chuan says Democrats need a resolution to join Pheu Thai coalition

Former Democrat party leader Chuan Leekpai said today (Sunday) that the party must adopt a resolution, in accordance with...

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ASEAN News

Myanmar air strikes kill two Karenni rebels and 12 government troops

Fierce fighting raged on Saturday about 30km from the Thai border with Myanmar, between Myanmar ground forces, supported by...

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Crime News

Officials may be involved in illegally changing vehicle registration information

Thailand’s Land Transport Department (LTD) has insisted that its officials, who have access to the car registration database,were not...

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ASEAN Highlight News Politics

Fugitive ex-Thai PMs Thaksin and Yingluck seen in video at Cambodian leader’s birthday party

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra attended a birthday party for outgoing Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in Phnom Penh,...

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Democrat party fails again to elect new leader and executive committee

The Democrats have again failed to elect a new party leader and executive committee at a general meeting today...

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Food, Travel and Lifestyle

Looking for the darkness? You can count on Thailand

Thanks to the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT), more than 20...

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Crime Highlight News

Fireworks warehouse owners charged on four counts

Police have filed charges of negligence causing death and injury, illegal modification of a building, illegal importation of fireworks...

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Crime News South Watch

Car bomb explosion in Su-ngai Kolok, no injuries

Suspected insurgents detonated a car bomb at a road junction in Su-ngai Kolok, Narathiwat province late Saturday night, but...

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Crime News

Spanish suspect admits to killing, decapitating his Colombian friend

The Spanish man in police custody on Pha-ngan Island, for questioning over the murder and decapitation of a Columbian,...

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Food, Travel and Lifestyle

From World Heritage Site to Roti Sai Mai

Among the first things that come to mind when talking about Ayutthaya, and perhaps equally as famous as Ayutthaya...

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News World

Citing threatening Trump post, US prosecutors seek protective order

Prosecutors have asked a US judge to limit information Donald Trump can publicly discuss regarding the latest indictments against...

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Ashton Asoke condo developer knew risk of using MRTA land for access

Developer of the luxury Ashton Asoke condominium in Bangkok’s Asoke area was fully aware of the risk concerning Mass...

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News World

Several hurt in South Korean ‘stabbing rampage’: police

A man went on a “stabbing rampage” near a South Korean subway station, police said Thursday, with as many...

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Crime Highlight News

Malaysian police asked to arrest fireworks warehouse owners

Malaysian police will be asked to help in tracking down thecouple who own the fireworks warehouse that exploded last...

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One dead, 12 houses swept away by flash flood and mud slide in Mae Hong Son

A villager was found dead and several others were injured when a flash flood and mud slide, caused by...

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World

The US Congress sets up US-Thai Alliance Caucus

Key Congressional members have set up the US-Thai Alliance Caucus, which will serve as a bipartisan hub to promote...

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Opinion

OPINION: Overcoming FOMO in the social media age

How often have you been asked whether you have seen the Barbie movie yet or are on Threads in...

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Highlight News Politics

Pheu Thai wants Move Forward to find a resolution for the coalition parties

The Pheu Thai party wants the Move Forward party to make a decision on the way out for the...

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Crime Highlight News

Foundation for Consumers offers help to buyers of Ashton Asoke condos

Thailand’s Foundation for Consumers is offering free legal counselling to buyers of condominium units at the Ashton Asoke luxury...

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Around Thailand News

Khao Kho National Park chief transferred, placed under investigation

The chief of Khao Kho National Park in Thailand’s Phetchabun province has been transferred and placed under investigation for...

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Business & Economy News

House and condo prices in greater Bangkok rise in past two quarters

The prices of new houses and condominium units in and around Bangkok have steadily been risen in the past...

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Opinion Politics

Thaksin’s pending return signals done deal?

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra wants his planned return to Thailand to be seen as a family affair. But...

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Crime Highlight News

Court revokes construction permit for Ashton Asoke luxury condominium

The Supreme Administrative Court ordered the revocation of the construction permit on Thursday of the 6.4 billion baht Ashton...

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News World

Russian, Chinese officials join Kim Jong Un at North Korea military parade

Chinese and Russian officials stood shoulder to shoulder with Kim Jong Un as they reviewed North Korea’s latest nuclear-capable...

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ASEAN News

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison: party official 

Myanmar civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was ousted in a 2021 military coup, has been moved from...

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Don Mueang airport director axed by AOT board

Don Mueang airport director Karun Thanakuljeerapat is among 68 senior officials of Airports of Thailand Public Company transferred by...

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General News

State and BMA hospitals will open as normal on July 31st holiday

For the convenience of patients, especially those with existing appointments, hospitals operated by the Ministry of Public Health and...

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Highlight News Politics

Charter Court to consider ombudsman’s petition on August 3rd

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has scheduled a meeting on August 3rd to consider whether to accept for consideration the ombudsman’s...

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News Politics

Plung Sungkom Mai party proposes review of coalition MoU

Leader of Thailand’s Plung Sungkom Mai party has proposed a complete review of the memorandum of understanding (MoU), which...

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ASEAN News

Hardline Cambodian PM Hun Sen to step down after four decades

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, one of the world’s longest-serving leaders, said Wednesday he will resign and hand power...

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Thaksin faces 12 years in prison upon his return from exile

Self-exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will face a total of 12 years in prison, in three outstanding cases,...

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Crime News

Former Ang Thong school director appeals for legal help

The former director of a school in Thailand’s Ang Thong province has sought legal support from the Lawyers Council...

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Business & Economy Highlight News Politics

Private sector voices serious concern over delay in government formation

Three leaders of Thailand’s private sector are urging the speedy formation of a new government, insisting that the country,...

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House speaker defends decision to cancel Thursday’s parliamentary meeting

Speaking today (Wednesday), House Speaker Wan Mohamad Noor Matha has defended his order to cancel the parliamentary sitting tomorrow,...

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Business & Economy News

Thais concerned over financial problems, rising inflation – Ipsos survey

About 40% of Thai people are most concerned about their financial problems, spending, political uncertainty and corruption, according to...

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PM selection sitting this Thursday now in limbo

House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said today (Monday) that his legal team will have to listen to the...

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News Politics

Mint-chocolate drinks banned in some cafés over Pheu Thai’s political move

Several cafés in Thailand have stopped selling mint-chocolate drinks, after the Pheu Thai party met with Bhumjaithai, the United...

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Around Thailand News

Fans of Sak Surin can visit the elephant from mid-August

Members of the Sak Surin fan club, the Thai elephant recently repatriated from Sri Lanka, will have a chance...

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General Highlight News

Bangkok roads to be avoided from 4pm to 7pm on Friday

Bangkok motorists are being advised to avoid two roads in the vicinity of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre...

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Crime News

Immigration officers transferred after providing VIP escort to Chinese star

The Immigration Police Bureau has ordered the transfers of nine immigration officers from Suvarnabhumi Airport, after they were seen...

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Business & Economy Highlight News Politics

Thai private sector expects new government to be in place by September

The Thai private sector is ready to work with the new government, but it does not expect the administration...

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Crime News

Smuggled Chinese-made sausages seized in Bangkok raid

Police and officials from Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) and the Livestock Development Department seized 20 Chinese-made food...

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News Politics

Legislators leave Thai parliament by boat to avoid protesters

After the vote on Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s re-nomination, several senators and MPs left parliament by boat, from...

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Charter Court to consider accepting Pita’s iTV shareholding case on Wednesday

The Constitution Court is due to meet this Wednesday to consider whether to accept the Election Commission’s petition for...

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Crime News

Suspect in murders of rubber plantation owner and three Myanmar workers arrested in Surat Thani

Police arrested a rubber plantation owner in Surat Thani today (Monday) after he allegedly shot dead his neighbour and...

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Highlight News Politics

House and Senate whips to discuss Pita’s re-nomination

Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s re-nomination for Thailand’s next prime minister, at the second joint sitting of the...

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Highlight News Politics

House speaker accepts draft charter amendment bill to clip senators’ wings

House speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha accepted a draft bill from the Move Forward party this afternoon (Friday), which...

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ASEAN Myanmar News

Anti-military groups doubt news of Thai FM meeting with Suu Kyi

Many people, including groups that are openly against the current military-led government in Myanmar, are doubting the claims of...

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News World

165 million people fell into poverty in 3 years of crisis: UN

The Covid-19 pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and the war in Ukraine have pushed 165 million people into poverty since...

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ASEAN News

Malaysia PM holds virtual talks with Musk on Tesla investment

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Friday he held a virtual meeting with tycoon Elon Musk on electric car-maker...

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News World

Macron awards India’s visiting Modi top France honour

France’s president has awarded the country’s top honour to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the presidency said on Friday...

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Highlight News Politics

Pheu Thai still stands with Move Forward, despite Pita’s setback

Pheu Thai party leader Chonlanan Srikaew has reiterated that the party still stick with the Move Forward led coalition...

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Opinion

Quiet Thai diplomacy on Myanmar pays off

The secret meeting last week between Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai and the jailed Daw Aung San Suu Kyi...

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Business & Economy News

Three business sectors ask government to cut FT charge for Q3

The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has proposed two ways by which the government could...

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Highlight News Politics

Pita’s renomination for PM hangs in balance, party hopes to remove senators from PM selection

Senator Prapanth Koonmee has insisted that Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s prime ministerial candidacy cannot be resubmitted to...

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