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Pattaya fireworks festival to take place under mourning theme for Queen Mother
Read more: Pattaya fireworks festival to take place under mourning theme for Queen MotherThe city of Pattaya will proceed with its International Fireworks Festival 2025 as scheduled next month, with adjustments made to reflect the period of national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.
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Two parties warn of adverse impact of rare earths MoU with US
Read more: Two parties warn of adverse impact of rare earths MoU with USMembers of the Democrat Party and the People’s Party have warned the Anutin Charnvirakul government of possible adverse effects from the new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States on the supply of critical minerals.
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New mine blast inflames border tensions
Read more: New mine blast inflames border tensionsThe Thai-Cambodian border dispute has escalated dramatically after five more Thai soldiers were injured by landmines — one losing a leg — in a disputed area of Ubon Ratchathani province on Wednesday afternoon.
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House passes weekly retirement lottery bill
Read more: House passes weekly retirement lottery billThe House on Wednesday passed an amendment bill allowing people aged 15 and over to buy tickets in a weekly retirement lottery, with the money saved up and accessible at age 60.
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India ends 5-year ban on tourist visas for Chinese
Read more: India ends 5-year ban on tourist visas for ChineseHONG KONG – India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens on Thursday, its embassy in China said on Wednesday, the first time in five years as both countries move to repair their rocky relationship.
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Israel looks to hire more Thai workers
Read more: Israel looks to hire more Thai workersLabour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungreangkit said there has been a surge in demand for Thai workers in Israel, with 10,000 new job openings emerging as tensions in the region show signs of easing.
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SET approves THAI’s return to trading from Aug 4
Read more: SET approves THAI’s return to trading from Aug 4The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has approved the reinstatement of Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) on the main trading board from Aug 4, following a long debt restructuring process.
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Thaksin joins coalition unity dinner
Read more: Thaksin joins coalition unity dinnerFormer prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was the centre of attention at a dinner hosted by the ruling Pheu Thai Party to foster unity among partners in the coalition government on Tuesday evening.