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Thai army hit two scam buildings in Poipet
Read more: Thai army hit two scam buildings in PoipetThe Thai army fired at two scammers’ buildings in Cambodia’s Poipet town opposite Sa Kaeo province on Monday afternoon.
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Foreigner cheated in winning eating challenge, pocketed B30,000 prize
Read more: Foreigner cheated in winning eating challenge, pocketed B30,000 prizeA popular curry restaurant has revealed that a foreigner who pocketed 30,000 baht after completing a food eating challenge was later found to have cheated.
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Charnchai’s justice quest
Read more: Charnchai’s justice questCharnchai Issarasenarak has long been recognised as a steadfast advocate for transparency and accountability.
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Push grows to keep B20 rail ride alive
Read more: Push grows to keep B20 rail ride aliveThe Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) has urged the new government to press ahead with the 20-baht flat-fare policy for electric trains, citing its affordability and the benefits it would bring to the economy and the environment.
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New iPhones expected to spur Thai spending
Read more: New iPhones expected to spur Thai spendingThe new iPhone 17 series is expected to increase local consumer spending as users upgrade their premium smartphones, while a stronger baht and a fresh design will help spur sales, say industry analysts and IT retailers.
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Thaksin calm, slept well during first night in prison
Read more: Thaksin calm, slept well during first night in prisonFormer Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra spent a calm first night in Klong Prem Central Prison, according to corrections officials.
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Thaksin to serve year-sentence in Bangkok’s Klong Prem Central Prison
Read more: Thaksin to serve year-sentence in Bangkok’s Klong Prem Central PrisonThe Department of Corrections has transferred former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to Bangkok’s Klong Prem Central Prison, where he will serve his one-year sentence.
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Economic pessimism high in Thailand
Read more: Economic pessimism high in ThailandWithin Asia-Pacific, Thailand stands out for a high level of economic pessimism and financial strain, with 71% of survey respondents suggesting the economy is struggling.