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Three Thai soldiers injured by landmine near Cambodia amid fragile ceasefire
Read more: Three Thai soldiers injured by landmine near Cambodia amid fragile ceasefireThe soldiers were doing a security sweep to lay barbed wire in the Don Ao-Krissana border area in Si Sa Ket province. The incident comes two days after both countries met in Kuala Lumpur for talks hailed as “constructive and positive”.
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Gold, emerging nations feature in Faber’s portfolio
Read more: Gold, emerging nations feature in Faber’s portfolioEconomist and veteran investor Marc Faber underscored inflation as a central force shaping the next investment cycle, highlighting gold and emerging markets as core themes for future investing.
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People’s Party unveils ‘Blueprint to transform Thailand’
Read more: People’s Party unveils ‘Blueprint to transform Thailand’Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, who serves as both leader of the People’s Party (PP) and its main prime ministerial candidate, delivered a major campaign speech in Udon Thani province on Thursday, declaring the party’s readiness to form what he called “a government of the people” that would work for all citizens without any political divisions.
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Anutin warns against corrupt practices
Read more: Anutin warns against corrupt practicesCHIANG MAI: The government will step up investigations into narcotics and grey-market businesses, warning that all involved, including officials, will face consequences, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
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Minister vows VAT increases
Read more: Minister vows VAT increasesThe Finance Ministry plans to gradually raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate by an additional 1.5 percentage points to 8.5% by 2028, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Thursday.
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Flood-weary South to see heavy rain through Sunday
Read more: Flood-weary South to see heavy rain through SundayTorrential rain has caused flooding in southern provinces of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung and Surat Thani and will continue in the South until Sunday, forecasters say.
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Three Thai soldiers injured by landmine near Cambodia amid fragile ceasefire
Read more: Three Thai soldiers injured by landmine near Cambodia amid fragile ceasefireThe soldiers were doing a security sweep to lay barbed wire in the Don Ao-Krissana border area in Si Sa Ket province. The incident comes two days after both countries met in Kuala Lumpur for talks hailed as “constructive and positive”.
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Two Miss Universe judges quit before Bangkok finale
Read more: Two Miss Universe judges quit before Bangkok finaleTwo judges have announced their resignation from the Miss Universe competition, with one arguing it was rigged, days before the pageant is set to crown its 74th winner in Bangkok.
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PTT ready to walk away from EV venture
Read more: PTT ready to walk away from EV ventureThe Thai oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is considering offloading its stake in an electric vehicle (EV) joint venture as it seeks to improve cash flow and brace for a sluggish Thai and global economy next year.
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40-baht day pass for two Bangkok rail lines imminent
Read more: 40-baht day pass for two Bangkok rail lines imminentThe Ministry of Transport will seek cabinet approval next week for a 40-baht flat-rate daily pass for the Purple and Red electric train lines.