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Starmer-Burnham latest: PM reportedly ‘resigned’ to stepping down as over 100 MPs call for him to quit
Read more: Starmer-Burnham latest: PM reportedly ‘resigned’ to stepping down as over 100 MPs call for him to quitDowning Street denied reports that Sir Keir Starmer will set out a timetable for resignation on Monday
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After Tartan Army hordes drink Boston dry, thousands of pints of beer trucked in for arrival of equally thirsty England fans
Read more: After Tartan Army hordes drink Boston dry, thousands of pints of beer trucked in for arrival of equally thirsty England fansLast week bars in Boston ran dry after 50,000 members of the Tartan Army drank more than four times as much lager as Americans drink over the July 4 public holiday.
Asia
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Singaporean man, 25, to serve public cleaning order in KL after conviction under stricter anti-littering law
Read more: Singaporean man, 25, to serve public cleaning order in KL after conviction under stricter anti-littering lawAnother five cases involving Singaporeans in Johor are currently being processed through legal channels, says the Malaysian authorities.
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Thailand votes as three main parties battle for power
Read more: Thailand votes as three main parties battle for powerAn outright majority for any of the three main parties is unlikely, so an alliance is almost certain to be required to form a government.
Thailand
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Claims grow of BMA ‘hidden network of influence’
Read more: Claims grow of BMA ‘hidden network of influence’An alleged “Agong system” or “Agong regime” within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has recently emerged as a major political controversy ahead of Bangkok’s next gubernatorial election.
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Speaker comes under scrutiny
Read more: Speaker comes under scrutinyThe People’s Party (PP) has issued an assessment of the House speaker’s performance during his first 90 days in office, raising concerns about delays in legislative work and a growing backlog.
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Koh Phangan nominee crackdown nets 22 foreigners
Read more: Koh Phangan nominee crackdown nets 22 foreignersThai police in Surat Thani wrapped up the second phase of their crackdown on foreign nominee businesses on Koh Phangan on Saturday, arresting 22 foreigners and seizing more than 40 rai of land worth over 200 million baht.
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Operators back 30-day visa return
Read more: Operators back 30-day visa returnTourism operators in Phuket and Pattaya backed the government’s decision to restore 30-day visa-free stays, saying the move would help curb illegal businesses and low-spending long-stay visitors.
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Thai airlines grapple with jet fuel surge
Read more: Thai airlines grapple with jet fuel surgeDespite increased airfares, airlines have been unable to absorb rising jet fuel costs during the summer period, with this expense increasing from 30-35% of operational costs to 60% in May.
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Thai business groups urge action on worker shortages as costs soar
Read more: Thai business groups urge action on worker shortages as costs soarThe government must take urgent action to tackle a migrant worker shortage that has compounded the economic strains brought about by elevated energy costs and put key sectors in jeopardy, a business body said on Friday.
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Pattaya hotel temporarily closed for safety after fire
Read more: Pattaya hotel temporarily closed for safety after firePATTAYA – A hotel damaged by fire was ordered closed by Pattaya City on Friday for safety pending a comprehensive check by engineers for any damage to the structure.
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Premier backs Privy Council attendance
Read more: Premier backs Privy Council attendanceRecent participation of Privy Council members in a meeting with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is not interference in government affairs, said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who accused critics of lacking understanding of state administration.