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Is another military coup on the horizon for Thailand after PM Paetongtarn’s suspension?
Read more: Is another military coup on the horizon for Thailand after PM Paetongtarn’s suspension?Since absolute monarchy ended in 1932, the kingdom has had 13 successful military coups and several other attempted ones.
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Bali’s snake fruit farmers face economic hurdles despite global honour for agricultural system
Read more: Bali’s snake fruit farmers face economic hurdles despite global honour for agricultural systemThe scaly fruit has been a pride of Bali’s for centuries, and its farming system has been globally recognised for its agricultural heritage.
Thailand
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Goods controls at border to ramp up
Read more: Goods controls at border to ramp upThe cabinet has approved a draft ministerial regulation designating certain border areas as controlled zones for goods, aimed at strengthening national security and curbing transnational crime.
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QR codes in taxis will enable fare checks, complaints
Read more: QR codes in taxis will enable fare checks, complaintsAll metered taxis in Thailand will be required to display three QR codes that allow passengers to verify driver information, estimate fares, rate services and file complaints, according to the Department of Land Transport.
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New measures expected to shore up rice prices
Read more: New measures expected to shore up rice pricesThe Commerce Ministry is preparing to launch additional measures to shore up prices of paddy rice totalling 14 million tonnes, seeking to maintain price stability and strengthen security for rice farmers.
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EC mulls 4-ballot election
Read more: EC mulls 4-ballot electionHolding a general election, a referendum on constitutional amendments, and another referendum on the revocation of the Thai-Cambodian border memorandums of understanding on the same day is expected to cost 9 billion baht, according to the Election Commission (EC).
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Global Power Synergy planning to invest more in Indian renewables
Read more: Global Power Synergy planning to invest more in Indian renewablesSET-listed Global Power Synergy (GPSC) is planning to expand its renewable energy investment in India, which is promoting greater use of clean energy.
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Is another military coup on the horizon for Thailand after PM Paetongtarn’s suspension?
Read more: Is another military coup on the horizon for Thailand after PM Paetongtarn’s suspension?Since absolute monarchy ended in 1932, the kingdom has had 13 successful military coups and several other attempted ones.
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Bali’s snake fruit farmers face economic hurdles despite global honour for agricultural system
Read more: Bali’s snake fruit farmers face economic hurdles despite global honour for agricultural systemThe scaly fruit has been a pride of Bali’s for centuries, and its farming system has been globally recognised for its agricultural heritage.
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GPSC planning to invest more in Indian renewables
Read more: GPSC planning to invest more in Indian renewablesSET-listed Global Power Synergy (GPSC) is planning to expand its renewable energy investment in India, which is promoting greater use of clean energy.
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Lawyer Decha calls for probe of ‘Gun’ foundation
Read more: Lawyer Decha calls for probe of ‘Gun’ foundationProminent lawyer Decha Kittivittayanan has urged the Interior Ministry to investigate the legitimacy of the “Gun Jompalang Chuai Su” Foundation, questioning whether it is a bona fide charitable organisation or merely a proxy entity.
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Number of migrant workers climbs 23%
Read more: Number of migrant workers climbs 23%The number of migrant workers in Thailand is rising, as the border dispute with Cambodia has resulted in more labourers from other countries seeking employment here, says the Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).