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Enforcement of rules against open burning stepped up
Read more: Enforcement of rules against open burning stepped upThe Pollution Control Department has ordered stepped-up surveillance of open burning as the seasonal risk of haze and dust pollution rises, according to director-general Surin Worakitthamrong.
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Abuse complaints latest legal headache for ‘Big Joke’
Read more: Abuse complaints latest legal headache for ‘Big Joke’Police say they expect to question more witnesses as well as victims of alleged abuse committed by former deputy police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn against his subordinates.
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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.
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Innocent vendors’ accounts frozen as scammers exploit online purchases, police warn
Read more: Innocent vendors’ accounts frozen as scammers exploit online purchases, police warnBank accounts of innocent online vendors are being frozen after scammers adopted new methods to launder stolen money, the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) said on Sunday.
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Democrat Party at a crossroads
Read more: Democrat Party at a crossroadsThe Democrat Party, Thailand’s oldest political party, is undergoing a major leadership transition following the resignation of party leader Chalermchai Sri-on, who cited health concerns as his reason for stepping down.
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Fixing a tarnished brand
Read more: Fixing a tarnished brandFormer prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s return to jail has triggered uncertainty about the Pheu Thai Party’s direction, its unity, and its ability to maintain its standing at the polls.
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PM preps 120-day policy agenda
Read more: PM preps 120-day policy agendaPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul convened a high-level policy meeting at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters on Saturday, joined by several incoming economic ministers as the new administration prepares to present its 120-day agenda to Parliament.
