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Defaced murals spark graffiti ‘bombing’ debate in Bangkok
Read more: Defaced murals spark graffiti ‘bombing’ debate in BangkokA debate about street art has emerged in Bangkok, with some people calling for strict prosecution of vandals who defaced commissioned murals, while others argue that the acts were part of the normal “bombing” culture in graffiti art.
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Storms continue to batter northern Thailand
Read more: Storms continue to batter northern ThailandSeveral provinces in the upper part of Thailand are taking a battering from the remains of tropical storm Bualoi, as floods have devastated vast residential areas, crippled infrastructure and inundated farmland close to harvest time.
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Phumtham denies meddling in Buri Ram land case
Read more: Phumtham denies meddling in Buri Ram land caseInterior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has denied interfering in a new ministry investigation targeting the head of its Department of Lands, saying the probe is aimed at clearing doubts over the latter’s handling of the Khao Kradong land dispute in Buri Ram.
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New mine blast inflames border tensions
Read more: New mine blast inflames border tensionsThe Thai-Cambodian border dispute has escalated dramatically after five more Thai soldiers were injured by landmines — one losing a leg — in a disputed area of Ubon Ratchathani province on Wednesday afternoon.
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House passes weekly retirement lottery bill
Read more: House passes weekly retirement lottery billThe House on Wednesday passed an amendment bill allowing people aged 15 and over to buy tickets in a weekly retirement lottery, with the money saved up and accessible at age 60.
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Errant kamikaze drone sparks petition
Read more: Errant kamikaze drone sparks petitionThailand has lodged a petition via the Thai-Myanmar Township Border Committee (TBC) following the discovery of a military kamikaze drone that reportedly crashed in Tak province, a source said.
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Israel looks to hire more Thai workers
Read more: Israel looks to hire more Thai workersLabour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungreangkit said there has been a surge in demand for Thai workers in Israel, with 10,000 new job openings emerging as tensions in the region show signs of easing.
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SET approves THAI’s return to trading from Aug 4
Read more: SET approves THAI’s return to trading from Aug 4The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has approved the reinstatement of Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) on the main trading board from Aug 4, following a long debt restructuring process.
