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Funds set for border defence
Read more: Funds set for border defenceThe cabinet has approved an allocation of 2.44 billion baht from the central fund for the 2026 fiscal year to reinforce the military and shore up border security amid ongoing fighting along the Thai-Cambodia border.
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Foreign lobbyists ‘wage information warfare’ for Cambodia
Read more: Foreign lobbyists ‘wage information warfare’ for CambodiaCambodia has been using foreign lobbyists to help conduct an information warfare campaign against Thailand to sway international public opinion, according to the government.
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Iris-scan expansion on hold in Thailand
Read more: Iris-scan expansion on hold in ThailandTools for Humanity Thailand has decided to suspend the further expansion of its iris-scanning locations for two weeks as it seeks to address concerns that have arisen about the safety of biometric data.
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Son fears for health of Suu Kyi in Myanmar junta custody
Read more: Son fears for health of Suu Kyi in Myanmar junta custodyMyanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is suffering from worsening heart problems and needs urgent medical attention, her son said on Friday, in an appeal for her immediate release from “cruel and life-threatening” custody.
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Pheu Thai promises comeback after losing PM vote
Read more: Pheu Thai promises comeback after losing PM votePheu Thai declared on Friday it is ready to serve as the opposition after its candidate, Chaikasem Nitisiri, was defeated in the prime ministerial vote.
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Thai army commander sees no quick end to border clashes with Cambodia
Read more: Thai army commander sees no quick end to border clashes with CambodiaBorder clashes between Thailand and Cambodia will continue as long as Phnom Penh pursues a military-driven approach to disputes, Army Region 2 commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang said on Friday.
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Your horoscope for Sept 5-11
Read more: Your horoscope for Sept 5-11Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post’s famously accurate fortune teller. Let’s see how you will fare this week and beyond.
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Acquittals in royal motorcade case overturned
Read more: Acquittals in royal motorcade case overturnedThe Court of Appeal has overturned the acquittal of five people charged with obstructing a motorcade carrying Her Majesty the Queen, handing down sentences of 16-21 years.