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South Korea vows legal action over drone incursion into North
Read more: South Korea vows legal action over drone incursion into NorthSeoul has denied any involvement in the recent incursion but has left open the possibility that civilians may have flown the drone, a position reiterated by its national security adviser.
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Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermind
Read more: Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermindAlleged scam centre kingpin Chen Zhi’s arrest and extradition to China reflect the “firm commitment of Cambodia to combat the crime,” said Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn.
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Thailand and Cambodia make progress towards peace deal, Thai defence minister says
Read more: Thailand and Cambodia make progress towards peace deal, Thai defence minister saysBoth sides have already reached a consensus in four areas, according to Thai Defence Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit.
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People’s Party says ‘no talks’ with Chadchart over city polls
Read more: People’s Party says ‘no talks’ with Chadchart over city pollsThe opposition People’s Party (PP) has played down speculation it has approached incumbent Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt to run under its banner in the capital’s upcoming gubernatorial election, insisting no political deal has been made.
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Fires fuel pollution fear
Read more: Fires fuel pollution fearHotspots were detected across northern Thailand during the last week of April as forest fires raged despite intensified efforts by authorities to bring them under control. Most fires were found in forest zones.
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Disaster declared in three northern Thai provinces
Read more: Disaster declared in three northern Thai provincesThree provinces in northern Thailand — Chiang Mai, Lamphun and Phayao — have been declared emergency disaster zones after days of hazardous air quality, enabling provincial governors to disburse emergency funds to address the situation.
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Huge loan needed to finance fuel subsidies
Read more: Huge loan needed to finance fuel subsidiesThailand’s Oil Fuel Fund is seeking a loan of up to 150 billion baht to stabilise its finances and continue subsidising domestic fuel prices as global diesel costs soar, according to Prasert Sinsukprasert, energy permanent secretary.
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Lawmaker pensions stir big debate
Read more: Lawmaker pensions stir big debateLawmakers have expressed mixed views over scrapping a pension fund for former MPs and senators, amid concerns over fairness and long-term sustainability.
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South Korea vows legal action over drone incursion into North
Read more: South Korea vows legal action over drone incursion into NorthSeoul has denied any involvement in the recent incursion but has left open the possibility that civilians may have flown the drone, a position reiterated by its national security adviser.
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Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermind
Read more: Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermindAlleged scam centre kingpin Chen Zhi’s arrest and extradition to China reflect the “firm commitment of Cambodia to combat the crime,” said Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn.
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57 million litres of fuel ‘missing’ from Surat Thani oil depots
Read more: 57 million litres of fuel ‘missing’ from Surat Thani oil depotsIrregularities have been found in the disappearance of 57 million litres of fuel during transport to six oil depots in the southern province of Surat Thani, according to Justice Minister Rutthaphon Naowarat.
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Car used in southern MP attack linked to Isoc
Read more: Car used in southern MP attack linked to IsocThe car used by gunmen to ambush a Prachachat MP in Narathiwat has reportedly been tied the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc).
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Major anti-fraud measures launched by regulator
Read more: Major anti-fraud measures launched by regulatorThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a sweeping set of five measures aimed at curbing illicit “grey capital”, dismantling mule account networks, and stopping increasingly sophisticated investment scams.