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Bank of Thailand proposes tighter controls on gold trade
Read more: Bank of Thailand proposes tighter controls on gold tradeThe Bank of Thailand is calling on the Ministry of Finance to control gold trading after a surge in transactions helped drive up the value of the baht, governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Thursday.
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Samut Prakan overpass collapse kills pickup driver
Read more: Samut Prakan overpass collapse kills pickup driverSAMUT PRAKAN – An overpass collapsed onto two vehicles, killing one of the occupants, after being struck by a dump truck on Thursday morning, causing heavy traffic congestion along Bang Na-Trat Road.
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Ancient rock art found in newly discovered cave
Read more: Ancient rock art found in newly discovered cavePHITSANULOK – Rock art believed to date back around 2,000 years has been found inside newly discovered Ta Kueng Cave in Nakhon Thai district.
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Thai army says white phosphorus shells not subject to ban
Read more: Thai army says white phosphorus shells not subject to banThe Royal Thai Army on Tuesday rejected as misleading Cambodian allegations about its use of phosphorus munitions, saying the shells generate smoke and are not banned by international law.
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Film shoots energise tourism
Read more: Film shoots energise tourismThailand is reaping benefits from foreign blockbuster film shoots, as Krabi tourism observed a 30% visitor surge at attractions appearing in Jurassic World Rebirth, while the Alien: Earth series, which set a record investment budget, will help promote the nation as a global destination for film shoots and tourism.
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Bitcoin to baht: digital assets sandbox in offing for foreign tourists
Read more: Bitcoin to baht: digital assets sandbox in offing for foreign touristsThe government’s latest initiative allowing foreign tourists to convert digital assets into baht for spending during their time in the country is expected to boost foreign tourist spending by an additional 10%, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
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Pheu Thai rallies to back besieged PM Paetongtarn
Read more: Pheu Thai rallies to back besieged PM PaetongtarnThe Pheu Thai Party on Monday gave its full backing to suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra ahead of the Constitutional Court’s ruling on a leaked audio clip and dismissed as highly unlikely the possibility of the Bhumjaithai Party rejoining the coalition even if a leadership change occurred.
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Thai govt takes Cambodian landmine saga to UN
Read more: Thai govt takes Cambodian landmine saga to UNThailand is stepping up its response to Cambodia’s alleged use of landmines along the border by invoking mechanisms under the Ottawa Convention and inviting international observers to witness the situation firsthand.
