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Malaysia major-general charged with misappropriating US$1.27 million of Armed Forces Welfare Fund
Read more: Malaysia major-general charged with misappropriating US$1.27 million of Armed Forces Welfare FundMohamed Fauzi Kamis is the third high-ranking military officer to be charged in just over a week, following the former armed forces chief and former army chief.
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Between justice and error: Why Taiwan remains divided over the death penalty
Read more: Between justice and error: Why Taiwan remains divided over the death penaltyThe island’s Constitutional Court ruled in 2024 that while the death penalty remains constitutional, it must be reserved only for the most serious crimes, among other conditions.
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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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THAI to resume direct Amsterdam flights
Read more: THAI to resume direct Amsterdam flightsThai Airways International (THAI) has confirmed it will resume direct Bangkok-Amsterdam flights from July 1, expanding its international network as the carrier works to strengthen links between Thailand and Europe.
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One-fourth of voters still undecided on Bangkok governor choice
Read more: One-fourth of voters still undecided on Bangkok governor choiceAlmost 30% of voters in the capital have not settled on their choice for a new Bangkok governor, a KPI poll said on Friday, as the group could threaten favourite Chadchart Sittipunt, despite his lead in the contest.
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Chadchart teases another City Hall mayoral run
Read more: Chadchart teases another City Hall mayoral runChadchart Sittipunt has signalled he will run for another term as Bangkok governor, while the People’s Party (PP) has stepped up an early campaign for City Hall.
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Commerce plan goes nationwide
Read more: Commerce plan goes nationwideThe Commerce Ministry has broadened its “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” (Thais Helping Thais Plus) initiative, a move aimed at easing the cost of living while stimulating consumption.
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89 Israeli children found at illegal Koh Phangan school
Read more: 89 Israeli children found at illegal Koh Phangan schoolSURAT THANI – Security officials have raided a school on Koh Phangan that was being run illegally by Thai and Iranian operators, and found 89 Israeli children.
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Malaysia major-general charged with misappropriating US$1.27 million of Armed Forces Welfare Fund
Read more: Malaysia major-general charged with misappropriating US$1.27 million of Armed Forces Welfare FundMohamed Fauzi Kamis is the third high-ranking military officer to be charged in just over a week, following the former armed forces chief and former army chief.
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Between justice and error: Why Taiwan remains divided over the death penalty
Read more: Between justice and error: Why Taiwan remains divided over the death penaltyThe island’s Constitutional Court ruled in 2024 that while the death penalty remains constitutional, it must be reserved only for the most serious crimes, among other conditions.
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City scheme sorts rubbish out
Read more: City scheme sorts rubbish outBangkok’s waste separation programme is showing results, with falling rubbish volumes and higher public compliance following new collection fees introduced to encourage sorting.
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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.