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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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Thai-Cambodian ceasefire possibility to be discussed on Wednesday
Read more: Thai-Cambodian ceasefire possibility to be discussed on WednesdayThai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Thai and Cambodian military representatives will discuss the possibility of a ceasefire under the General Border Committee (GBC) on Wednesday.
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Zoo keeper killed by lions in front of horrified visitors
Read more: Zoo keeper killed by lions in front of horrified visitorsA keeper was mauled to death by lions at Safari World zoo in Bangkok on Wednesday morning in front of horrified visitors, and the drive-in zone was later closed until further notice by the department of wildlife.
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Thailand, Cambodia agree on weapon withdrawal, mine clearance, border reopening
Read more: Thailand, Cambodia agree on weapon withdrawal, mine clearance, border reopeningThailand and Cambodia have agreed on the withdrawal of heavy weapons and military equipment, mine clearance, Cambodia-based scam suppression and partial border reopening, according to the acting Thai defence minister.
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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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New ministers may lift economic growth
Read more: New ministers may lift economic growthKasikorn Research Center (K-Research) expects key economic cabinet appointments by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will lift public confidence and raise Thai GDP growth above earlier projections.
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Nattaphon to keep defence portfolio
Read more: Nattaphon to keep defence portfolioPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed on Tuesday that Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit will continue handling defence-related matters in his new cabinet, which is undergoing final vetting and is expected to be completed this week.
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Thailand passes key aviation safety audit
Read more: Thailand passes key aviation safety auditThailand has passed a key audit by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), reflecting the country’s strength as a leader in aviation safety, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said on Tuesday.