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Ex-People’s Party MP gets prison term for forged conscription exemption
Read more: Ex-People’s Party MP gets prison term for forged conscription exemptionFormer People’s Party MP Jirat Thongsuwan was sentenced to two years in prison by the Criminal Court on Tuesday, with no suspension, for using a forged official document exempting him from military service.
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Thaksin’s nephew is Pheu Thai’s prime candidate for PM
Read more: Thaksin’s nephew is Pheu Thai’s prime candidate for PMThaksin Shinawatra’s nephew will top the Pheu Thai Party’s list of candidates for the prime ministership as the party fights to return to power at the coming general election.
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Myanmar’s Suu Kyi health worsening in military custody, son says
Read more: Myanmar’s Suu Kyi health worsening in military custody, son saysMyanmar’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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Anutin wins enough MP votes to become Thailand’s new prime minister
Read more: Anutin wins enough MP votes to become Thailand’s new prime ministerBhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has secured enough votes to become Thailand’s new prime minister.
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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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Condo market now driven by end users
Read more: Condo market now driven by end usersCondo purchases in Bangkok are being propelled by end users and rental investors targeting working professionals with units priced 3-5 million baht, as negotiable pricing remains essential to closing deals, according to SET-listed developer Sansiri.
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GrabFood unveils new dining service after Chope acquisition
Read more: GrabFood unveils new dining service after Chope acquisitionGrabFood has announced the full-scale launch of its “Dine Out” service in Thailand, following last year’s acquisition of Chope, Asia’s leading dining reservation platform.
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Rail agency delays Khao Kradong complaints
Read more: Rail agency delays Khao Kradong complaintsThe State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has postponed plans to file complaints against individuals and state officials allegedly involved in the illegal occupation of state land at Khao Kradong in Buri Ram province.