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Rift between Cambodia, Thailand deepens over landmine blast as ex-leaders Hun Sen, Thaksin trade barbs
Read more: Rift between Cambodia, Thailand deepens over landmine blast as ex-leaders Hun Sen, Thaksin trade barbsThree Thai soldiers were injured following a blast near the Chong Bok border area in Ubon Ratchathani province on Jul 16, The Nation reported.
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Crane tragedy payouts ‘offer no real relief’
Read more: Crane tragedy payouts ‘offer no real relief’Train services on the northeastern line affected by the fatal crane collapse in Sikhiu district of Nakhon Ratchasima resumed on Saturday, following safety inspections and certification by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).
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Thai cafe chains to help redefine ‘sweet’
Read more: Thai cafe chains to help redefine ‘sweet’Operators of major coffee chains in Thailand have agreed to adjust sweetness standards for beverages as part of a campaign by health officials to reduce sugar consumption.
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New measures expected to shore up rice prices
Read more: New measures expected to shore up rice pricesThe Commerce Ministry is preparing to launch additional measures to shore up prices of paddy rice totalling 14 million tonnes, seeking to maintain price stability and strengthen security for rice farmers.
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EC mulls 4-ballot election
Read more: EC mulls 4-ballot electionHolding a general election, a referendum on constitutional amendments, and another referendum on the revocation of the Thai-Cambodian border memorandums of understanding on the same day is expected to cost 9 billion baht, according to the Election Commission (EC).
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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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Rift between Cambodia, Thailand deepens over landmine blast as ex-leaders Hun Sen, Thaksin trade barbs
Read more: Rift between Cambodia, Thailand deepens over landmine blast as ex-leaders Hun Sen, Thaksin trade barbsThree Thai soldiers were injured following a blast near the Chong Bok border area in Ubon Ratchathani province on Jul 16, The Nation reported.
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GPSC planning to invest more in Indian renewables
Read more: GPSC 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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Lawyer Decha calls for probe of ‘Gun’ foundation
Read more: Lawyer Decha calls for probe of ‘Gun’ foundationProminent lawyer Decha Kittivittayanan has urged the Interior Ministry to investigate the legitimacy of the “Gun Jompalang Chuai Su” Foundation, questioning whether it is a bona fide charitable organisation or merely a proxy entity.
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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).