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New scheme seeks to lower drug costs
Read more: New scheme seeks to lower drug costsThailand is now defined as an “aged” society, with increased demand for medical services resulting in overcrowding in public hospitals.
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Chiang Mai guesthouses pivot to long-haul markets
Read more: Chiang Mai guesthouses pivot to long-haul marketsTourism in Chiang Mai could reap benefits from robust long-haul markets, while the segment is expected to continue growing next year as LOT Polish Airlines became the latest carrier to confirm a new scheduled flight to Bangkok.
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Cannabis at crossroads
Read more: Cannabis at crossroadsCannabis advocates in Thailand are calling on the new government to deliver legislation that protects users, businesses, non-users and minors, following concerns that recent regulatory changes have created monopolistic industry conditions.
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People’s Party lawmaker gets jail term for lese majeste
Read more: People’s Party lawmaker gets jail term for lese majesteThe Criminal Court has sentenced Chonthicha Jangrew, a People’s Party (PP) MP for Pathum Thani, to two years and eight months in prison for lese-majeste.
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Senate accepts key bill for capped B20 city train fare
Read more: Senate accepts key bill for capped B20 city train fareThe Senate on Monday accepted for debate a Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) bill that is key to the implementation of a flat-rate train fare for commuters in Greater Bangkok.
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Private jet matching Thaksin’s plane lands in Singapore from Dubai
Read more: Private jet matching Thaksin’s plane lands in Singapore from DubaiA Bombardier Global 7500 jet like the private airplane used by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was seen arriving in Singapore on Monday morning after departing from Dubai Sunday night, according to media reports.
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THAI rebounds, but still faces challenges
Read more: THAI rebounds, but still faces challengesWith its share price soaring more than 400% within 15 days of Thai Airways International (THAI) resuming trade on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on Aug 4, the flag carrier has undoubtedly caught the attention of many investors.
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In dire need of direction
Read more: In dire need of directionThai politics has once again reached a turning point, as the Pheu Thai Party had two prime ministers impeached by the Constitutional Court and is set to take up the role of an opposition party.
