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Malaysia’s ex-chief justice opens up on recent delay in appointing top judges, ‘transparency problem’
Read more: Malaysia’s ex-chief justice opens up on recent delay in appointing top judges, ‘transparency problem’Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat agreed the constitution should be amended to remove the prime minister’s role in judicial appointments.
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Diesel prices to drop 2.14 baht a litre nationwide
Read more: Diesel prices to drop 2.14 baht a litre nationwideThailand will slash pump prices for diesel by 2.14 baht a litre from Thursday, offering motorists and businesses immediate relief after the government approved an overhaul of refinery pricing to ease household costs and shore up the heavily…
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Tanker held up in Middle East arrives in Chon Buri
Read more: Tanker held up in Middle East arrives in Chon BuriCHON BURI – An oil tanker that was earlier stranded in the Strait of Hormuz has successfully completed its journey to Chon Buri, delivering its cargo of crude oil to Bangchak Corporation.
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Families mourn after rail tragedy
Read more: Families mourn after rail tragedyGrief arrived before dawn at Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital on Jan 18, carried by families who had come not to seek treatment, but to take their loved ones home for the final time. At the centre of the mourning was the Thantong family, whose loss has come to symbolise the human cost of the catastrophic…
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How a former real estate agent became a deity artist
Read more: How a former real estate agent became a deity artistA former real estate salesman has become a dedicated deity artist, focusing on beautifying spiritual statues while enriching cultural and religious practices with his creativity.
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Flood wracked Hat Yai still struggling, bookings way down
Read more: Flood wracked Hat Yai still struggling, bookings way downHotels in Hat Yai are still struggling to put guests in their rooms almost two months after the bustling city was overwhelmed by major flooding that undermined tourist confidence.
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Malaysia’s ex-chief justice opens up on recent delay in appointing top judges, ‘transparency problem’
Read more: Malaysia’s ex-chief justice opens up on recent delay in appointing top judges, ‘transparency problem’Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat agreed the constitution should be amended to remove the prime minister’s role in judicial appointments.
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PP leader targets Pheu Thai seats in North
Read more: PP leader targets Pheu Thai seats in NorthCHIANG MAI – Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People’s Party and its prime ministerial candidate, voiced confidence the PP will capture all 10 parliamentary seats in Chiang Mai, a result he said would strengthen its bid to form what he described as “a government of the people”.
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Pheu Thai-BJT coalition looking likely
Read more: Pheu Thai-BJT coalition looking likelyThe latest survey by Nida Poll provides an early indication of how the political landscape may evolve as the Feb 8 general election moves closer.
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Rama II Road sinkhole repair advances, one lane reopening
Read more: Rama II Road sinkhole repair advances, one lane reopeningSAMUT SAKHON – Repairs to Rama II Road were nearly complete after a burst water main caused a subsidence on the inbound frontage lane to Bangkok, and one of the closed lanes was expected to reopen later on Sunday afternoon.