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The winds of change
Read more: The winds of changeA big shift in Thai politics is expected following Paetongtarn’s fall, with conservatives and progressives ready to pounce v The Democrats face a leadership contest and the possible return of Abhisit Vejjajiva, who many feel can save them from oblivion.
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Sa Kaeo orders Cambodian ‘encroachers’ to leave
Read more: Sa Kaeo orders Cambodian ‘encroachers’ to leaveThe Sa Kaeo provincial government on Saturday ordered Cambodian “encroachers” to leave Thai soil before an upcoming meeting on border issues next month.
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Sukiyaki war heats up with entry of new brand run by old face
Read more: Sukiyaki war heats up with entry of new brand run by old faceA new player will enter the sukiyaki market this week, directly challenging the current buffet champions and customers likely to benefit from the expected price war.
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Thailand mulls zero duty for more US goods to win tariff deal
Read more: Thailand mulls zero duty for more US goods to win tariff dealThailand is weighing allowing zero-duty market access for more US goods to help persuade the Trump administration to lower a threatened 36% tariff on its exports.
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Uni condom project gains momentum
Read more: Uni condom project gains momentumIn the quiet corners of Kasetsart University’s Bang Khen campus — inside male toilets, the canteen’s restroom, and student activity buildings — an unusual yet increasingly essential amenity has quietly appeared: boxes filled with condoms.
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Thai defence chief suggests ways to ease border tensions with Cambodia
Read more: Thai defence chief suggests ways to ease border tensions with CambodiaChief of Defence Forces Gen Songwit Noonpakdee has urged Cambodia to coordinate border operation hours and withdraw long-range weapons to facilitate cross border trade and ease tensions between the two countries.
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Fast immigration lanes for Chinese students’ families at Thai airports
Read more: Fast immigration lanes for Chinese students’ families at Thai airportsImmigration police have set up fast lanes for Chinese students’ families at major airports to welcome them to Thailand during their school holidays.
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Fewer Malaysian visitors to Hat Yai hiring guides
Read more: Fewer Malaysian visitors to Hat Yai hiring guidesSONGKHLA – Visitors from Malaysia are changing a pattern by increasingly favouring travel to southern Thailand in private vehicles, causing concern to tour guides who fear losing their livelihoods.
