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Cha-am rounds up homeless people after Hua Hin murder
Read more: Cha-am rounds up homeless people after Hua Hin murderPHETCHABURI – Police began rounding up homeless people in places along Cha-am beach as part of a drive to prevent crimes such as the brutal murder in adjacent Hua Hin, where the detention of the suspect was extended on Thursday.
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Thai citizenship-for-sale ring busted in Chiang Mai
Read more: Thai citizenship-for-sale ring busted in Chiang MaiSix officials, including two deputy district chiefs, have been arrested in Chiang Mai for allegedly falsifying permanent residency documents to grant Thai nationality to foreigners, mostly Chinese.
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People’s Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stance
Read more: People’s Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stancePeople’s Party leader Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut, has reiterated his long-standing position on Thailand’s lese-majeste law, saying that while parts of the law remain problematic, any amendments must adhere to the Constitutional Court’s rulings.
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Gold and baht causing headaches for central bank
Read more: Gold and baht causing headaches for central bankThe increase in errors and omissions in Thailand’s balance of payments may be linked to gold trading and the baht’s appreciation against the US dollar, says the head of the Bank of Thailand.
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New Bangkok condos being offered at 2015 prices
Read more: New Bangkok condos being offered at 2015 pricesSome new condominiums launched recently in Bangkok have been priced at levels similar to those seen a decade ago, as developers settle for slim margins to draw buyers with limited purchasing power, according to the Thai Condominium Association.
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Pattaya touts red-light zone
Read more: Pattaya touts red-light zoneIn light of the recent BBC Three documentary focusing on the “dark side” of Thailand, Pattaya tourism operators have urged the government to solve persistent negative issues such as fraud, the decriminalisation of sex workers, and regulation of cannabis.
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Thai corruption body pressed over digital wallet case
Read more: Thai corruption body pressed over digital wallet caseThe National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was urged to conclude an investigation into the Srettha Thavisin and Paetongtarn Shinawatra governments, who are accused of violating the charter by reallocating state loan repayment funds to the controversial 35-billion-baht digital wallet scheme.
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Bank of Thailand aims to quickly unlock frozen accounts
Read more: Bank of Thailand aims to quickly unlock frozen accountsThe Bank of Thailand is expediting efforts to unlock the financial transactions of suspended accounts affected by investigations into mules.
