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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.
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Air quality improving year on year, Chadchart says
Read more: Air quality improving year on year, Chadchart saysParticulate matter pollution across Bangkok has markedly improved this year, with the number of days in which PM2.5 levels exceeded safe limits down by more than 60% year-on-year this month.
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Anutin unfazed by talk of late push by PP
Read more: Anutin unfazed by talk of late push by PPPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says he is unfazed by talk that the People’s Party (PP) could overtake rivals in the final stretch of the election campaign following the return of Pita Limjaroenrat to the campaign trail.
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Second phase of co-payment scheme likely
Read more: Second phase of co-payment scheme likelyThe government is studying the feasibility of launching a second phase of the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme, following an overwhelmingly positive public response on day one of its rollout, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said.
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Thailand, Cambodia agree on 3-phase weapons withdrawal
Read more: Thailand, Cambodia agree on 3-phase weapons withdrawalThailand and Cambodia have agreed to begin a three-phase withdrawal of heavy weaponry along their border, with the first phase scheduled to begin at midnight on Nov 1. The entire operation is scheduled to take until the end of January.
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Cambodian soldiers will be freed only if ceasefire conditions met
Read more: Cambodian soldiers will be freed only if ceasefire conditions metThe Thai has army confirmed it will free 18 Cambodian soldiers if Phnom Penh meets all four conditions set by Thailand, including the withdrawal of weapons and landmine clearance.
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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.
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River cruise bookings sink amid mourning
Read more: River cruise bookings sink amid mourningRiver cruise operators are reporting a cancellation rate of 30-40% after the Vijit Chao Phraya illumination festival was postponed for the mourning period for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the late Queen Mother, while hotels are urging authorities to provide detailed guidelines to prevent people from cancelling their New Year celebrations.
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Thai PM stands firm on conditions for reopening border with Cambodia
Read more: Thai PM stands firm on conditions for reopening border with CambodiaThailand will not reopen its border with Cambodia until Phnom Penh meets four conditions and restores diplomatic ties, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared on Tuesday.
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Tributes continue to pour in for late queen
Read more: Tributes continue to pour in for late queenWorld leaders and international organisations continue to express their condolences over the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, as government institutions and members of the public pay tribute to her enduring legacy of service and compassion.