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Minister vows VAT increases
Read more: Minister vows VAT increasesThe Finance Ministry plans to gradually raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate by an additional 1.5 percentage points to 8.5% by 2028, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Thursday.
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Flood-weary South to see heavy rain through Sunday
Read more: Flood-weary South to see heavy rain through SundayTorrential rain has caused flooding in southern provinces of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung and Surat Thani and will continue in the South until Sunday, forecasters say.
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Strengthening baht adds to Thai tourism sector woes
Read more: Strengthening baht adds to Thai tourism sector woesThe strengthening baht is beginning to weigh on Thailand’s fragile tourism sector, already plagued by recurring security issues, leaving travellers feeling their visits aren’t worth the cost.
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Thailand urges Cambodia to stop using landmines
Read more: Thailand urges Cambodia to stop using landminesThe Thai government has urged Cambodia to stop using landmines in border areas in order to protect people, including Cambodian citizens, from further harm.
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Paetongtarn court ruling set for Aug 29
Read more: Paetongtarn court ruling set for Aug 29The Constitutional Court will rule on Aug 29 in the case seeking the removal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for her handling of a phone call with former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen.
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Phumtham confirms Thai soldiers’ right to self defence against landmines
Read more: Phumtham confirms Thai soldiers’ right to self defence against landminesThe Thai government will again complain to the United Nations about Cambodia’s use of anti-personnel land mines in contravention of the Ottawa Treaty, acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Wednesday
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First-ever Awakening Song Wat
Read more: First-ever Awakening Song WatThe first-ever “Awakening Song Wat” is now illuminating alleys, shophouses and hidden corners of this historic trading street in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown. Running under the theme “Culturalight” until Aug 17, the concept aims at connecting the past, present and future of Song Wat through captivating light and digital art.
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Pheu Thai wants delay in ruling on suspended PM
Read more: Pheu Thai wants delay in ruling on suspended PMThe Pheu Thai Party has called on the Constitutional Court to postpone its decision whether to remove suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office over a leaked audio clip of a telephone conversation between her and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
