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Indonesian minister vows transparent probe into death of army recruit allegedly abused by seniors
Read more: Indonesian minister vows transparent probe into death of army recruit allegedly abused by seniorsTwenty soldiers, including senior officers, have been detained. Investigations found that there were multiple cuts, bruises and cigarette burn marks on Prada Lucky Chepril Saputra Namo’s body.
Thailand
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Finance minister expects fuel price relief soon
Read more: Finance minister expects fuel price relief soonThe Thai government is preparing to cut domestic fuel prices by targeting what it describes as “unnecessary” cost components in the national pricing structure.
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Exposing an encroacher’s paradise
Read more: Exposing an encroacher’s paradiseA secluded strip of sand cradled by forested hills, Freedom Beach in Phuket has long been prized for its natural beauty — clear waters, dense greenery and a tranquillity cherished by local communities who lived and worked in harmony with the land.
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Top court upholds ‘Big Joke’ dismissal order
Read more: Top court upholds ‘Big Joke’ dismissal orderThe Supreme Administrative Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by former deputy national police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, seeking to overturn an order dismissing him from the police force. The court ruled that the order was lawful.
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Bank of Thailand to expand authority over online gold trading
Read more: Bank of Thailand to expand authority over online gold tradingThailand will expand the authority of its central bank in order to better supervise online gold trading, Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Friday.
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Egat to backstop clean power supply
Read more: Egat to backstop clean power supplyThe Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is expected to regain a key role as the largest power supplier, surpassing private companies as it supports the country’s transition to clean energy.
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Indonesian minister vows transparent probe into death of army recruit allegedly abused by seniors
Read more: Indonesian minister vows transparent probe into death of army recruit allegedly abused by seniorsTwenty soldiers, including senior officers, have been detained. Investigations found that there were multiple cuts, bruises and cigarette burn marks on Prada Lucky Chepril Saputra Namo’s body.
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Lukewarm response to allowing brewers’ IPOs
Read more: Lukewarm response to allowing brewers’ IPOsAnalysts were lukewarm on the Stock Exchange of Thailand’s (SET) plan to open the door to alcoholic beverage listings, arguing the Thai market has limited growth to attract large-scale brewers.
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DSI raids locations tied to iris scanning and crypto
Read more: DSI raids locations tied to iris scanning and cryptoOfficials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Thursday raided five locations in Bangkok linked to an iris-scanning cryptocurrency initiative suspected of illegally harvesting personal data from 1.2 million Thai citizens.
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Virologist warns mutating influenza is spreading
Read more: Virologist warns mutating influenza is spreadingWell-known virologist Yong Poovorawan has warned that a mutating influenza strain A H3N2 is spreading in Thailand. It is more resistant to vaccines but does not increase in severity.