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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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Thai marines repel Cambodian forces’ attempt to retake Trat border area
Read more: Thai marines repel Cambodian forces’ attempt to retake Trat border areaTRAT – Gunfire erupted once again along the Thai-Cambodian border early Friday as Cambodian forces attempted to reclaim the so-called Ban Sam Lang (three houses) area, prompting Thai marines to respond with artillery and mortar fire, forcing the intruders to retreat in disarray.
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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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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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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.
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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.