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Unsafe levels of smog in 38 provinces
Read more: Unsafe levels of smog in 38 provincesUnsafe levels of ultrafine dust blanketed 38 provinces, mostly in the Northeast and the Central Plains, on Sunday morning, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
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B100 million worth of illegal CCTV gear seized in Bangkok
Read more: B100 million worth of illegal CCTV gear seized in BangkokPolice have seized thousands of illegal closed-circuit TV cameras and foreign SIM cards from a Chinese-owned warehouse in Bangkok, which was also used to live-stream online sales of the goods.
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‘Not a friendly place’: Inside the prison where Thaksin is jailed
Read more: ‘Not a friendly place’: Inside the prison where Thaksin is jailedThree blankets to sleep with, an open bathing area, bland food and the constant risk of violence. These are the conditions inside the maximum security prison in Thailand’s capital where 76-year-old former premier Thaksin Shinawatra is jailed, according to two people with knowledge of the facility.
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Paetongtarn to stay on as Pheu Thai Party leader
Read more: Paetongtarn to stay on as Pheu Thai Party leaderThe Pheu Thai Party affirmed there will be no change in its leadership as it prepares for internal restructuring ahead of the general election.
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Charnchai’s justice quest
Read more: Charnchai’s justice questCharnchai Issarasenarak has long been recognised as a steadfast advocate for transparency and accountability.
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Zoo keeper killed by lions in front of horrified visitors
Read more: Zoo keeper killed by lions in front of horrified visitorsA keeper was mauled to death by lions at Safari World zoo in Bangkok on Wednesday morning in front of horrified visitors, and the drive-in zone was later closed until further notice by the department of wildlife.
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Thailand, Cambodia agree on weapon withdrawal, mine clearance, border reopening
Read more: Thailand, Cambodia agree on weapon withdrawal, mine clearance, border reopeningThailand and Cambodia have agreed on the withdrawal of heavy weapons and military equipment, mine clearance, Cambodia-based scam suppression and partial border reopening, according to the acting Thai defence minister.
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Thaksin calm, slept well during first night in prison
Read more: Thaksin calm, slept well during first night in prisonFormer Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra spent a calm first night in Klong Prem Central Prison, according to corrections officials.