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First members of Philippine commission to probe widening flood project scandal named
Read more: First members of Philippine commission to probe widening flood project scandal namedFormer Department of Public Works and Highways secretary Rogelio Singson and certified public accountant Rossana Fajardo are two of the commission’s three members. A chairman will be named “in the coming days”, says presidential press officer Claire Castro.
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Prabowo makes ‘solidarity’ visit to Qatar following Israel attack, discusses regional issues with UAE president
Read more: Prabowo makes ‘solidarity’ visit to Qatar following Israel attack, discusses regional issues with UAE presidentThe Indonesian president’s visit follows an Israeli airstrike that targeted Hamas leaders in Qatar’s capital Doha on Tuesday (Sep 9). Prabowo then made a working visit to the United Arab Emirates.
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Bus operator working to address drivers’ concerns after strike, vows to keep Johor-Singapore services running
Read more: Bus operator working to address drivers’ concerns after strike, vows to keep Johor-Singapore services running“We want to reassure the public and our passengers that we are actively engaging with the relevant parties to address the situation and reach a constructive resolution,” said Causeway Link.
Thailand
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Freight and farms suffer fuel blows
Read more: Freight and farms suffer fuel blowsFuel shortages are disrupting farms and freight across Thailand, threatening harvests and supply chains as the government rolls out emergency measures to stabilise supplies.
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Rising fuel costs threaten prices of essential goods
Read more: Rising fuel costs threaten prices of essential goodsRising fuel and transport costs are threatening to drive up prices of essential goods as the Commerce Ministry seeks to stabilise retail prices until April.
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Thailand steps up Nipah monitoring
Read more: Thailand steps up Nipah monitoringThe Tourism Ministry has not received any reports of Nipah virus cases among Indian tourists in Thailand and has instructed its strategy and planning office to assess potential risks and contributing factors in order to prepare measures to prevent any impact on tourism.
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Sacked hospital director Supat’s electoral candidacy in doubt
Read more: Sacked hospital director Supat’s electoral candidacy in doubtFormer rural doctors leader Supat Hasuwannakit insisted on Monday he remains eligible to seek election under the People’s Party banner in Songkhla province, arguing that his dismissal from the civil service is not yet final.
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Thai bats carry Nipah virus, but the danger comes from infected tourists
Read more: Thai bats carry Nipah virus, but the danger comes from infected touristsSome Thai fruit bats carry a strong strain of the Nipah virus, but the bigger danger comes from infected people arriving from countries where there is an outbreak of the disease, health authorities said on Monday.
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First members of Philippine commission to probe widening flood project scandal named
Read more: First members of Philippine commission to probe widening flood project scandal namedFormer Department of Public Works and Highways secretary Rogelio Singson and certified public accountant Rossana Fajardo are two of the commission’s three members. A chairman will be named “in the coming days”, says presidential press officer Claire Castro.
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Prabowo makes ‘solidarity’ visit to Qatar following Israel attack, discusses regional issues with UAE president
Read more: Prabowo makes ‘solidarity’ visit to Qatar following Israel attack, discusses regional issues with UAE presidentThe Indonesian president’s visit follows an Israeli airstrike that targeted Hamas leaders in Qatar’s capital Doha on Tuesday (Sep 9). Prabowo then made a working visit to the United Arab Emirates.
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Tourists flock to Thale Bua Daeng, drawn by Lisa promotion
Read more: Tourists flock to Thale Bua Daeng, drawn by Lisa promotionVisitor numbers have soared at Udon Thani’s Thale Bua Daeng (The Sea of Pink Water Lilies) following the release of a promotional video and photos featuring Thai K‑pop star Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal, some queueing for tickets before 5am.
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Pheu Thai promises ‘9 millionaires a day’
Read more: Pheu Thai promises ‘9 millionaires a day’The Pheu Thai Party intends to create tens of thousands of new millionaires if it forms a government after the Feb 8 election, prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat said on Saturday.
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Crane tragedy payouts ‘offer no real relief’
Read more: Crane tragedy payouts ‘offer no real relief’Train services on the northeastern line affected by the fatal crane collapse in Sikhiu district of Nakhon Ratchasima resumed on Saturday, following safety inspections and certification by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).