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4 injured in petrol station bombings in Thailand’s Deep South
Read more: 4 injured in petrol station bombings in Thailand’s Deep SouthSeveral bombs exploded within a 40-minute period, igniting 11 petrol stations across Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala provinces.
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Autogate outage affecting foreigners at Johor Bahru land checkpoint remains unresolved: Malaysia’s border agency
Read more: Autogate outage affecting foreigners at Johor Bahru land checkpoint remains unresolved: Malaysia’s border agencyTens of thousands of foreign travellers reportedly faced long queues at Malaysia’s land checkpoints with Singapore on Saturday (Jan 10), after most e-gates failed amid the weekend traffic.
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Arsenic risk in Salween basin
Read more: Arsenic risk in Salween basinArsenic contamination in sediment and water across the Salween River basin in Mae Hong Son exceeds safety standards at all monitored points, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) says.
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PM defends Suphajee in wake of durian sales saga
Read more: PM defends Suphajee in wake of durian sales sagaPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul voiced strong support for Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun over the online durian sale saga, dismissing mounting criticism and calls for her resignation as ill-intentioned.
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Finance minister expects fuel price relief soon
Read more: Finance minister expects fuel price relief soonThe Thai government is preparing to cut domestic fuel prices by targeting what it describes as “unnecessary” cost components in the national pricing structure.
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Exposing an encroacher’s paradise
Read more: Exposing an encroacher’s paradiseA secluded strip of sand cradled by forested hills, Freedom Beach in Phuket has long been prized for its natural beauty — clear waters, dense greenery and a tranquillity cherished by local communities who lived and worked in harmony with the land.
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PP rejects ethics breach over reforms
Read more: PP rejects ethics breach over reformsThe People’s Party (PP) insists it has a right to propose laws, even if they turn out to be unpopular.
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4 injured in petrol station bombings in Thailand’s Deep South
Read more: 4 injured in petrol station bombings in Thailand’s Deep SouthSeveral bombs exploded within a 40-minute period, igniting 11 petrol stations across Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala provinces.
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Autogate outage affecting foreigners at Johor Bahru land checkpoint remains unresolved: Malaysia’s border agency
Read more: Autogate outage affecting foreigners at Johor Bahru land checkpoint remains unresolved: Malaysia’s border agencyTens of thousands of foreign travellers reportedly faced long queues at Malaysia’s land checkpoints with Singapore on Saturday (Jan 10), after most e-gates failed amid the weekend traffic.
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From garage to tech titan: Apple turns 50
Read more: From garage to tech titan: Apple turns 50In early 1976 in California, Steve Wozniak had just completed the design of a computer circuit board he intended to share with fellow hobbyists at a local club. His friend Steve Jobs also saw a business opportunity to manufacture and sell the boards, and thus Apple was born.
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Sale near for Thai-owned Sheffield Wednesday
Read more: Sale near for Thai-owned Sheffield WednesdayProgress has been reported in efforts to sell the troubled English football club Sheffield Wednesday, with the head of an American private equity group scheduled to meet with team staff this week, according to UK media reports.
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Depleted Oil Fuel Fund to apply for loan
Read more: Depleted Oil Fuel Fund to apply for loanAuthorities are preparing to seek a loan from commercial banks to stabilise Thailand’s fast-depleting Oil Fuel Fund, following the announcement of the new cabinet under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
