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New ATM licences to expand availability
Read more: New ATM licences to expand availabilityThe Bank of Thailand plans to introduce new business licences for white-label automated teller machines (ATMs) next year.
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Samsen Road reopening put off indefinitely
Read more: Samsen Road reopening put off indefinitelyThe reopening of Samsen Road has been postponed indefinitely after authorities concluded that the police station next to the sinkhole that formed on Sept 24 must be demolished and rebuilt, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Saturday.
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King extends patronage to strife-hit
Read more: King extends patronage to strife-hitHis Majesty the King has graciously offered royal patronage to all those injured during the clashes in the Thailand-Cambodia border area. The royal support will also be extended to help restore the homes affected by the fighting.
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Thailand calls for UNSC support
Read more: Thailand calls for UNSC supportThailand has officially submitted a letter to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), presenting evidence that Cambodia initiated the armed conflict in the latest exchanges of gunfire between the two countries.
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Border fighting sparks global concern
Read more: Border fighting sparks global concernThe United States, China and Japan have expressed grave concern and urged de-escalation following renewed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, while France also joined the call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution.
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Thai army calls Hun Sen a war criminal, denies Preah Vihear temple claims
Read more: Thai army calls Hun Sen a war criminal, denies Preah Vihear temple claimsThe Royal Thai Army has strongly condemned systematic attacks on Thai civilian targets by Cambodian forces, whilst dismissing claims that Thai troops have seized the disputed Preah Vihear temple as “fake news”.
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Five Thai districts bordering Cambodia deemed unsafe
Read more: Five Thai districts bordering Cambodia deemed unsafeAreas up to 40 kilometres inland from the border in five districts in Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani provinces are considered risky as they fall into the firing ranges of rockets deployed by Cambodian forces, the Royal Thai Army said on Friday.
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PTT to sell stake in Taiwan pharmaceuticals firm
Read more: PTT to sell stake in Taiwan pharmaceuticals firmNational oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc has decided to adjust its investment in the life science business by selling a small portion of the shares it holds in Taiwan-based Lotus Pharmaceutical to boost financial flexibility.
