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Bangkok vendors face royal defamation charge
Read more: Bangkok vendors face royal defamation chargeTwo Bangkok noodle vendors have been indicted on a royal defamation charge for putting up signs at their shop calling for the repeal of the lese-majeste law and the release of political prisoners.
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20 Bangkok prison officials linked to Chinese VIP inmate scandal
Read more: 20 Bangkok prison officials linked to Chinese VIP inmate scandalAbout 20 officials are facing investigation for arranging special privileges — including prostitutes — for Chinese inmates at the Bangkok Remand Prison, according to the head of the Department of Corrections.
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Thai deal targets growth of domestic chip design
Read more: Thai deal targets growth of domestic chip designThe Thai Embedded Systems Association (TESA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global chip design software firm Synopsys as it works to build domestic chip design capabilities.
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Thai workers replace Cambodians in Chanthaburi longan harvest
Read more: Thai workers replace Cambodians in Chanthaburi longan harvestMore than 300 Thai workers began harvesting lamyai or longans in Soi Dao district of Chanthaburi province on Friday, replacing Cambodian workers who have returned to their home country because of border tensions.
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Your horoscope for Aug 15-21
Read more: Your horoscope for Aug 15-21Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post’s famously accurate fortune teller. Let’s see how you will fare this week and beyond.
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Doctors closely monitor conditions of Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Read more: Doctors closely monitor conditions of Princess BajrakitiyabhaRoyal doctors are closely monitoring the health of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati due to a serious blood infection, the Royal Household Bureau said in a statement on Friday.
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China hosts Thai, Cambodian foreign ministers for talks
Read more: China hosts Thai, Cambodian foreign ministers for talksSHANGHAI — China hosted the Thai and Cambodian foreign ministers for “friendly and candid” talks on Thursday, with both sides pledging to work towards a peaceful solution to a simmering border dispute.
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Mercedes-Benz tweaks pricing strategy to spur premium car sales
Read more: Mercedes-Benz tweaks pricing strategy to spur premium car salesGerman luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) is adopting a new pricing method by offering discounts on premium cars to lift domestic sales in the stagnant market.