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Pheu Thai slams Anutin govt as ‘Buri Ram power’ network
Read more: Pheu Thai slams Anutin govt as ‘Buri Ram power’ networkThe opposition Pheu Thai Party has vowed to scrutinise ministers in the new Bhumjaithai Party (BJT)-led government, branding some as part of a “Buri Ram power connection” with political influence networks that could undermine high-profile legal cases.
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Ex-PM Thaksin suffering neck bone deterioration in Bangkok prison
Read more: Ex-PM Thaksin suffering neck bone deterioration in Bangkok prisonConvicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is suffering from neck bone deterioration in the Klongprem Central Prison in Bangkok and a doctor will examine him there on Monday, according to the Department of Corrections.
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Ninth senior monk quits in ‘Golf’ temple scandal
Read more: Ninth senior monk quits in ‘Golf’ temple scandalPHICHIT – The abbot of Wat Tha Luang chose to leave the monkhood on Tuesday amid speculation about his relationship with “Sika Golf”, the woman who had already ended the careers of eight senior monks.
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Jailhouse rock: Sek Loso to perform with inmate band
Read more: Jailhouse rock: Sek Loso to perform with inmate bandThai rocker Sek Loso will perform outside prison for the first time since he began serving his sentence, at an event being held by the Department of Corrections this week.
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Thai central bank governor nomination to be proposed to cabinet next week, finance minister says
Read more: Thai central bank governor nomination to be proposed to cabinet next week, finance minister saysA candidate for Thailand’s next central bank chief will be proposed to cabinet next week, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said, adding there was no time to make the proposal during Tuesday’s meeting.
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FinMin to propose Vitai for central bank chief, sources and Thai media say
Read more: FinMin to propose Vitai for central bank chief, sources and Thai media sayFinance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira will on Tuesday propose to cabinet state-owned bank head Vitai Ratanakorn as the next central bank chief, according to two government sources and two Thai media outlets.
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Thai minister to propose Vitai as next central bank chief, sources and Thai media say
Read more: Thai minister to propose Vitai as next central bank chief, sources and Thai media sayFinance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira will on Tuesday propose to cabinet state-owned bank head Vitai Ratanakorn as the next central bank chief, according to two government sources and two Thai media outlets.
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Tourism body estimates revenue to miss B3tn target
Read more: Tourism body estimates revenue to miss B3tn targetThe Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) estimates that tourism revenue this year will reach 2.87 trillion baht, a shortfall from the 3-trillion-baht target due to the sluggish Chinese market and global uncertainties, but it still anticipates 7% growth to 3 trillion baht in 2026.
