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Phuket to launch boat taxi trial
Read more: Phuket to launch boat taxi trialPhuket is preparing to introduce a boat taxi service aimed at reducing road congestion and enhancing transport options for both residents and tourists, with a trial run scheduled for November.
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Shopping-mall voyeur dies of injuries after fleeing police
Read more: Shopping-mall voyeur dies of injuries after fleeing policeA young man who jumped from the fourth floor of a shopping mall in Nonthaburi to escape arrest for filming under a young woman’s skirt has died of his injuries, police said on Saturday.
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‘Chud Thai’ costume proposed for Unesco listing
Read more: ‘Chud Thai’ costume proposed for Unesco listingThe Ministry of Culture has officially submitted ‘Chud Thai’, the traditional Thai costume as an intangible cultural heritage item, for consideration by the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), with the proposal scheduled for review in 2026.
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Cabinet approves B20 Bangkok train fare cap
Read more: Cabinet approves B20 Bangkok train fare capThe cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to cap all train fares in Greater Bangkok at 20 baht from Oct 1 to help commuters reduce travel costs and entice drivers to switch to mass transit.
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Thailand’s cannabis ‘clinic’ transformation explained
Read more: Thailand’s cannabis ‘clinic’ transformation explainedThailand is moving ahead quickly with new restrictions on cannabis use, with health officials announcing a plan to transform all cannabis dispensaries into medical clinics with resident doctors and standardised prescriptions.
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Thailand confident of securing lower US tariff with trade offers
Read more: Thailand confident of securing lower US tariff with trade offersThailand remains optimistic about securing a lower tariff rate than the 36% levy announced by US President Donald Trump based on an offer to bring down import tax on most US goods to zero, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
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Arrest warrant out for Cambodian casino owner
Read more: Arrest warrant out for Cambodian casino ownerThe Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Cambodian property owner Kok An, accused of backing scam centres in Poipet.
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Trump announces set of tariff rates with new deadline, Thailand faces 36% levy
Read more: Trump announces set of tariff rates with new deadline, Thailand faces 36% levyUS President Donald Trump unveiled the first in a wave of promised letters that threaten to impose higher tariffs rates on key trading partners, including levies of 25% on goods from Japan and South Korea beginning Aug 1.
