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Thailand recalls ambassador, expels Cambodian envoy in border row
Read more: Thailand recalls ambassador, expels Cambodian envoy in border rowActing Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai accused Cambodia of laying new landmines in the disputed area, resulting in an injury to a Thai soldier.
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Is Asian talent still keen on the US as Trump tightens immigration rules?
Read more: Is Asian talent still keen on the US as Trump tightens immigration rules?Asian students and workers can feel the chill wind of the US government’s widening anti-immigration policy stance. And the past few months have been a time to weigh up options and the pursuit of the American dream.
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Out-of-this-world election promises
Read more: Out-of-this-world election promisesThai voters tired of the usual suspects and looking for a real outside-the-box thinker in the Feb 8 election may have found their champion in Mongkolkit Suksintharanon.
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Thailand eases foreign income repatriation rules
Read more: Thailand eases foreign income repatriation rulesThe Bank of Thailand has eased rules on foreign income repatriation by Thai individuals and businesses to reduce upward pressure on the baht, raising the threshold to $10 million per transaction from the previous $1 million.
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Global Power Synergy planning to invest more in Indian renewables
Read more: Global Power Synergy planning to invest more in Indian renewablesSET-listed Global Power Synergy (GPSC) is planning to expand its renewable energy investment in India, which is promoting greater use of clean energy.
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Thai-owned Sheffield Wednesday files for administration
Read more: Thai-owned Sheffield Wednesday files for administrationLONDON – Thai-owned Sheffield Wednesday has filed for administration amid mounting financial trouble at one of the oldest football clubs in England, a court filing on Friday showed.
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Man arrested for mailing 36 grenade rounds from Narathiwat to Tak
Read more: Man arrested for mailing 36 grenade rounds from Narathiwat to TakA man has been arrested in Pattani for allegedly sending 36 grenade launcher rounds through a parcel delivery service from Narathiwat to a buyer in Tak province.
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Thailand recalls ambassador, expels Cambodian envoy in border row
Read more: Thailand recalls ambassador, expels Cambodian envoy in border rowActing Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai accused Cambodia of laying new landmines in the disputed area, resulting in an injury to a Thai soldier.
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Is Asian talent still keen on the US as Trump tightens immigration rules?
Read more: Is Asian talent still keen on the US as Trump tightens immigration rules?Asian students and workers can feel the chill wind of the US government’s widening anti-immigration policy stance. And the past few months have been a time to weigh up options and the pursuit of the American dream.
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Number of migrant workers climbs 23%
Read more: Number of migrant workers climbs 23%The number of migrant workers in Thailand is rising, as the border dispute with Cambodia has resulted in more labourers from other countries seeking employment here, says the Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
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Thai minister sees ‘progress’ toward Cambodia peace deal
Read more: Thai minister sees ‘progress’ toward Cambodia peace dealTalks between Thailand and Cambodia this week have made “meaningful progress”, Thai Defence Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit said on Thursday, ahead of the potential signing of a broader ceasefire agreement between the two countries on Sunday.
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Samsen station demolition expected to finish by Oct 25
Read more: Samsen station demolition expected to finish by Oct 25The demolition of the Samsen police station building is 70% complete and is expected to be finished by Saturday, according to Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials.