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Malaysia starts VEP enforcement at midnight on Jul 1, issuing US$70 fines to errant Singapore vehicles
Read more: Malaysia starts VEP enforcement at midnight on Jul 1, issuing US$70 fines to errant Singapore vehiclesSome 50 officers from Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) started setting up a roadblock about 100m from the immigration checkpoint at the Causeway at about 11.50pm on Monday.
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Commentary: Will demise of Jetstar Asia have impact on Singapore aviation?
Read more: Commentary: Will demise of Jetstar Asia have impact on Singapore aviation?While Jetstar Asia’s exit is disappointing for Changi Airport Group, its small post-pandemic market share means the void it leaves should be easy to fill, says aviation analyst Brendan Sobie.
Thailand
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Static outlook for digital TV channels
Read more: Static outlook for digital TV channelsThe National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is exploring options to help 15 digital TV channels survive after their licences expire in 2029.
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Thailand, Cambodia sign immediate ceasefire agreement
Read more: Thailand, Cambodia sign immediate ceasefire agreementThailand and Cambodia have again signed a ceasefire agreement in Chanthaburi province following Phnom Penh’s acceptance of previously agreed terms.
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50 politicians leave United Thai Nation Party join PM’s Bhumjaithai
Read more: 50 politicians leave United Thai Nation Party join PM’s BhumjaithaiAbout 50 national and local politicians from the southern province of Chumphon defected from the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) to the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday.
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People’s Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stance
Read more: People’s Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stancePeople’s Party leader Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut, has reiterated his long-standing position on Thailand’s lese-majeste law, saying that while parts of the law remain problematic, any amendments must adhere to the Constitutional Court’s rulings.
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Gold and baht causing headaches for central bank
Read more: Gold and baht causing headaches for central bankThe increase in errors and omissions in Thailand’s balance of payments may be linked to gold trading and the baht’s appreciation against the US dollar, says the head of the Bank of Thailand.
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Malaysia starts VEP enforcement at midnight on Jul 1, issuing US$70 fines to errant Singapore vehicles
Read more: Malaysia starts VEP enforcement at midnight on Jul 1, issuing US$70 fines to errant Singapore vehiclesSome 50 officers from Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) started setting up a roadblock about 100m from the immigration checkpoint at the Causeway at about 11.50pm on Monday.
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Commentary: Will demise of Jetstar Asia have impact on Singapore aviation?
Read more: Commentary: Will demise of Jetstar Asia have impact on Singapore aviation?While Jetstar Asia’s exit is disappointing for Changi Airport Group, its small post-pandemic market share means the void it leaves should be easy to fill, says aviation analyst Brendan Sobie.
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Photos of the month: September 2025
Read more: Photos of the month: September 2025These are some of Bangkok Post’s best photos of the month of September 2025. (Photos by Bangkok Post Photographers, compiled by Komsan Jandamit)
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Pattaya touts red-light zone
Read more: Pattaya touts red-light zoneIn light of the recent BBC Three documentary focusing on the “dark side” of Thailand, Pattaya tourism operators have urged the government to solve persistent negative issues such as fraud, the decriminalisation of sex workers, and regulation of cannabis.
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Thai corruption body pressed over digital wallet case
Read more: Thai corruption body pressed over digital wallet caseThe National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was urged to conclude an investigation into the Srettha Thavisin and Paetongtarn Shinawatra governments, who are accused of violating the charter by reallocating state loan repayment funds to the controversial 35-billion-baht digital wallet scheme.