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Heads roll after Chinese detainee releases
Read more: Heads roll after Chinese detainee releasesOne police officer has been dismissed and four others face criminal and disciplinary action for their alleged involvement in corruption linked to the unlawful release of Chinese detainees, the Royal Thai Police said on Friday.
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Thailand orders Italian-Thai projects halted after fatal accidents
Read more: Thailand orders Italian-Thai projects halted after fatal accidentsThailand’s Transport Ministry said on Friday that it had ordered a 15-day construction halt on 14 contracts involving Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) as well as other large-scale projects overseen by the ministry, as it conducts safety inspections after two fatal accidents this week.
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Thai charter amendment bills need ‘thorough review’
Read more: Thai charter amendment bills need ‘thorough review’The People’s Party’s (PP) charter amendment bill, which was adopted as the opposition’s main legislation for constitutional amendment, has raised concerns over possible changes to Chapters 1 and 2 of the constitution, prompting calls for careful review of the final draft before it is passed by parliament.
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Abhisit to return as Democrat Party leader on Saturday
Read more: Abhisit to return as Democrat Party leader on SaturdayFormer prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is preparing to return as the leader of the Democrat Party at an extraordinary general assembly on Saturday, where members will also elect a new executive board.
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Blueprint for security fence on Thai-Cambodian border unveiled
Read more: Blueprint for security fence on Thai-Cambodian border unveiledThe Royal Thai Armed Forces have released details of a planned security fence along the border with Cambodia, following deadly armed clashes that have further strained relations between the two countries.
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Army pledges to build border wall
Read more: Army pledges to build border wallThe First Army Region has pledged to act on the initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana by building a “Thai-Cambodian border wall” and accelerating the construction of safety shelters.
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Live streaming sales change the game
Read more: Live streaming sales change the gameLive commerce in Thailand has ushered in a new era, marked by a high value of sales transactions within a short period, similar to the landscape in China.
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Influencers and online sellers in Thai taxman’s sights
Read more: Influencers and online sellers in Thai taxman’s sightsThe Revenue Department has reiterated that all individuals who earn income — regardless of the source, including from online sales or influencer activities — are required to file and pay income tax.
