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Flood victims face delays
Flood victims in Bangkok faced long queues and confusion when seeking compensation yesterday as registration quotas filled early and residents reported difficulties using the government’s online application. At Sai Mai district office, residents...
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Economic challenges need global action
>> Thailand has called for stronger international cooperation to help economies navigate geopolitical tensions, rising energy costs and technological disruption, arguing that global partnerships must turn investment and innovation into tangible...
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Anutin calls for global cooperation
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday called on countries to work together to tackle rapid global change as he formally opened the plenary session of the IMF-World Bank annual meetings. Speaking under the theme “Thailand’s New Horizons:...
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IMF warns of economic storms
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), yesterday warned that countries must rebuild economic buffers, address global imbalances and prepare for the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI). She was...
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Global anti-fraud plan unveiled
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank have unveiled a global roadmap to help countries prevent, detect and tackle the growing threat of cyber-enabled fraud in digital financial services. The Bangkok Blueprint, developed in coordination...
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Thais eye ‘bridging’ mission
Thailand is committed to serving as a bridge in an increasingly fragmented global economy, standing by international rules and cooperation even as major powers retreat from established frameworks. Speaking on the theme “Building Resilience in a...
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Ekniti pushes AI for all
Better j obs, stronger skills and broader access to the benefits of AI are Thailand’s key priorities as the technology transforms work and business, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said yesterday. Speaking yesterday at...
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Protest ban near IMF venues
The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) has banned public gatherings around the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), venues hosting official functions and hotels accommodating delegates to the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026 until Oct...
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Police raid luxury homes in Bangkok
>> Police yesterday raided 17 locations across four luxury housing estates in Bangkok in a crackdown on illegal foreign property ownership, arresting 11 suspects, including 10 Chinese nationals and an American, and seizing assets worth more than 6...
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Anutin ready for censure
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed concerns over an opposition no-confidence motion targeting 18 cabinet ministers, saying the government is ready to answer allegations and explain its performance to the public. “All ministers are...
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Royal wings
His Majesty the King makes a private visit to the Royal Thai Air Force Wing 7 in Phunphin district, Surat Thani, yesterday to observe Her Majesty the Queen’s first solo flight training in a single-seat JAS 39C Gripen fighter jet.
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‘Monkey cheeks’ fix eyed
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a study into the feasibility of developing “monkey-cheek” retention areas around Bangkok to store floodwater during the rainy season for use during the dry season. Mr Anutin, who is also interior...
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Eastern flooding persists
Flooding in eastern Thailand entered its seventh consecutive day, with stagnant water causing foul odours in some areas. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who is also interior minister, yesterday chaired a meeting of the National Disaster Prevention...
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PM orders flood aid sped up
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered authorities to ensure the first batch of flood relief payments reaches affected households this week, with verified claims to be paid without waiting for nationwide processing to finish. Mr Anutin issued...
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Newin wishes PM 2 more terms
Bhumjaithai Party heavyweight Newin Chidchob wished Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul another two terms in office, or until he grew tired of the job, as he celebrated his 68th birthday in Buri Ram yesterday. Mr Newin, chairman of Buriram United...
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Govt plays down cost of floods
>> The Finance Ministry estimates the floods will have an impact of less than 0.1% on the overall economy, maintaining its forecast of 2-2.5% GDP growth for 2026. “The floods will not have a significant negative impact on the overall economy. However,...
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THAI top boss gets the chop
The board of Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) has dismissed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chai Eamsiri with immediate effect as it investigates issues involving the airline’s management and procurement. A source at Thai Airways said a board...
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City stands firm on flood plan
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has defended the city’s flood-management strategy, rejecting claims that Bangkok had abandoned its royal “monkey-cheek” water-retention projects. Mr Chadchart at City Hall yesterday said that the social-media...
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Disaster insurance cover rolls out nationwide today
The government is set to launch a nationwide disaster insurance programme covering about 30 million households from 12am today, providing protection against floods, windstorms and earthquakes. The scheme will offer i nitial compensation of up to...
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THAI says sorry over bags
Thai Airways (THAI) chief executive Chai Eamsiri has apologised to passengers after about 330 flights were delayed and 5,600 bags left stranded over three days, blaming severe flooding around Bangkok for staff shortages. Mr Chai told a press...
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Floods force extra holiday
The cabinet has declared today and tomorrow special public holidays in Bangkok and three neighbouring provinces to ease travel disruption and protect the public amid widespread flooding. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered authorities to...
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Capital reels from severe floods
>> Bangkok has been hit by severe flooding after almost 48 hours of rain, prompting the governor to declare a flood disaster across all 50 districts. Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the capital had received accumulated rainfall of nearly 300...
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Heavy rain to hit city, Central Plains
Residents in Bangkok and the Central Plains have been warned to prepare for rising water levels as heavy rain is forecast through tomorrow, worsening floods that have affected 12 provinces nationwide. The Meteorological Department yesterday warned of...
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Anutin courts US investment
Thailand is positioning itself as a gateway to Asean’s 700 million people, offering US businesses access to regional markets through trade and investment, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said in New York. Speaking at a dinner hosted by the US-Asean...
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Deals in future tech coveted
Thailand is seeking US investment partnerships focused on future technologies and sustainability, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said. He made the remarks after meeting senior executives from Bank of America, Microsoft and the Pacific Investment...
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Klatham disputes whip exit
Reports that the Klatham Party would leave the opposition whip and possibly join the Bhumjaithai-led government have created uncertainty over the parliamentary landscape. Although Bhumjaithai leaders have denied that negotiations are under way, the...
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Ministry protests use of Thai photos
The Culture Ministry will formally protest the use of a historical Thai photograph in a Miss Universe Cambodia presentation on Cambodian dress culture and may pursue legal action if the organisers fail to correct the information. Culture Minister...
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Fire causes service delays along MRT Blue Line
MRT Blue Line services were disrupted for several hours yesterday after an electrical fire on the elevated track between Tao Poon and Bang O stations. The fire broke out about 12.20pm on the track near Tao Poon station in Bang Sue district, above...
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Fitch lifts Thai outlook to stable
>> Fitch Ratings has expressed increased confidence in Thailand’s economic policy direction, revising the country’s sovereign credit outlook from negative to stable while affirming its long-term sovereign credit rating at BBB+. Finance Minister Ekniti...
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Navy stands by frigate bidding
The Royal Thai Navy has come under public scrutiny after only one company, South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean, was deemed qualified to take on the 17-billion-baht frigate procurement. The development has sparked widespread criticism and prompted the Royal...
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PM distances govt from Vorapak saga
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has distanced his government from allegations linking former deputy finance minister Vorapak Tanyawong to Southeast Asian scam networks, saying Mr Vorapak must clear his name himself. Mr Anutin was responding to a...
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Undersea art museum to open
PHUKET: Asia’s first underwater art museum will open in this southern resort province, with the RAYA Underwater Art Museum expected to create a new diving attraction while helping reduce pressure on natural coral reefs. Pinsak Suraswadi,...
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Accused senators vow to fight charges
Senators accused of collusion in the Senate election have vowed to fight the charges after the Election Commission (EC) decided to refer cases against 77 people, including 26 serving senators, to the Supreme Court. Austurapan Homros, a senator...
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EC refers 77 suspects to court
The Election Commission (EC) has voted to refer 77 suspects in the alleged Senate election collusion case to the Supreme Court’s Election Cases Division for criminal proceedings, including 26 sitting senators. No Bhumjaithai Party executives, MPs or...
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EC poised to show its cards
The Senate election collusion case is entering a crucial stage, with the Election Commission (EC) set to decide today whether to petition the Supreme Court’s Election Cases Division against those accused. The case is being closely watched because...
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Bangchak rules out pipeline leak
>> Bangchak Corporation has confirmed that no leak was detected in an oil pipeline along Chuea Phloeng Road following tests prompted by reports of oil contamination in nearby drainage pipes. Media reports yesterday said Bangkok Fuel Pipeline and...
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Ex-abbot’s assets face Amlo probe
The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) is preparing to receive the case file involving the former abbot of Wat Phutthaisawan as it investigates whether assets worth hundreds of millions of baht are linked to money laundering. Amlo’s secretary-general...
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Govt may extend stimulus
The government says it will consider extending the Thais Help Thais Plus stimulus programme by the end of this month, noting that if the Middle East energy crisis persists, further measures to ease the cost of living may be needed. Speaking after the...
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Firms face bill for oil leak
The government has ordered two companies identified as responsible for an oil leak in Bangkok’s Klong Toey district to take full responsibility for the damage after excavation work located the source of the contamination. Energy Minister Akanat...
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Israelis urged to respect laws
Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has stressed that Thailand will strictly enforce its laws against Israeli nationals who commit offences. He said such action does not constitute discrimination and urged Israeli tourists to respect Thai...
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Opposition wants budget cut further
Opposition MPs yesterday pressed the government to slash the 2027 budget by far more than the 11.16 billion baht already trimmed by a special committee, as the House of Representatives opened the bill’s second reading. Finance Minister Ekniti...
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Chinese associations ‘should reach out to young’
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has urged Thailand’s nine Chinese associations to strengthen their role as a bridge with China, attracting younger Chinese investors and technology. Speaking at the 60th anniversary celebration in Bangkok yesterday,...
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US CARRIER VISIT HIGHLIGHTS SECURITY TIES
>> The arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and more than 5,000 US personnel in Pattaya highlights both the strengthening of Thai-US security ties and complex geopolitical dynamics in the region, according to experts. The Nimitz-class...
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Data centres face curbs
Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has given the new National Data Centre Policy Committee one month to draft nationwide rules covering power and water use, urban planning, and environmental safeguards. The rules are intended to protect the...
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Competitiveness ‘needs boost’
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to boost Thailand’s competitiveness and attract more foreign investment as the country faces major economic and technological challenges. Speaking at the Bangkok Business Summit 2026 yesterday, Mr Anutin...
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Data centre plans on hold
Bangkok has suspended approvals for new data centres as authorities review regulations covering their construction, electricity and water use, and environmental impacts amid concerns over the industry’s rapid expansion. Bangkok governor Chadchart...
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Govt to face twin debates
The opposition is set to submit both a general debate and a no-confidence motion against the government, despite it having been in office for only five months, citing mounting problems in several areas, according to an opposition whip. Satit...
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Southern links get go-ahead
The government is set to build two major bridges in the South to improve transport connectivity, promote tourism and stimulate local economies. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday witnessed the signing of construction contracts for the...
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The paradox of Anutin’s govt
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s government may have little to fear from a parliamentary revolt, but its biggest political threat could be building beyond the walls of parliament: a growing public perception that corruption, political collusion and...
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Battery device suspected in Khlong Thom fire
>> A battery-powered device stored inside a shop is suspected of causing the major fire at Khlong Thom Centre in Bangkok on Friday night, governor Chadchart Sittipunt said yesterday, although the exact cause remains under forensic...
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Deportation rules beefed up
A new regulation setting out clear procedures for deporting foreign nationals from Thailand has taken effect following its publication in the Royal Gazette. The government has pledged tougher action against foreigners who violate Thai law. The Prime...
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US sailors to R&R in Pattaya
Businesses in Pattaya are hoping that the arrival of more than 5,000 US Navy personnel next week will provide a much-needed boost to the city’s economy, as authorities prepare tighter security measures and urge operators to treat visitors fairly. The...
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Energy crisis ‘drives loan’
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has defended the government’s 400-billion-baht emergency loan decree as essential to economic security as the energy crisis pushes the current-account deficit towards 600 billion baht. Speaking in the House...
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2 ex-DLA chiefs in crosshairs
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has confirmed that two former director-generals of the Department of Local Administration (DLA) are implicated in alleged cheating in the 2025 local government recruitment examination. The case is also...
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Judges query jail sentences
The Judicial Administration Commission (JAC) has called for a review of criminal sentence enforcement amid concern that serious offenders are receiving large sentence reductions and reoffending after release. The move is backed by 12 commission...
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PM orders rapid cleanup across Nan
Damaged homes and infrastructure in Nan should be restored within four to five days so residents can return home, said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, ordering authorities to accelerate flood recovery operations. Mr Anutin, who is also interior...
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Thailand eyes NZ trade hub role
>> Thailand is positioning itself as a regional distribution hub for New Zealand goods while seeking greater investment and cooperation in clean energy and agricultural technology, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said. Speaking to the Thai...
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Trade to triple with NZ accord
Thailand and New Zealand have formally upgraded their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, with the two sides setting a target of tripling bilateral trade to US$7.5 billion (about 246 billion baht) by 2045. Prime Minister Anutin...
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Bangkok Post celebrates 80 years with vision for Thailand’s next era
The Bangkok Post marked its 80th anniversary under the theme “Vision Thailand: The Next Era Begins”, bringing together nearly 500 distinguished guests, including ambassadors, business leaders and thought leaders from leading Thai and international...
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PM strengthens Australia ties
Thailand and Australia have agreed to deepen cooperation on transnational crime and expand bilateral trade and investment under the Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA) while seeking to strengthen their strategic partnership. The agreement...
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Pardon rules under review
Critics have questioned the fairness of Thailand’s justice system after the early release of former drug lord Laota Saenlee, whose life sentence was reduced to less than 10 years. They cited loopholes in sentence calculation, prisoner classification...
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Govt to stay neutral in US-China AI race
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Thailand would maintain its neutral position between the United States and China and would not be pressured to choose sides in the global race for artificial intelligence (AI). Mr Anutin was responding to...
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Thailand eyes Dawei port role
Thailand is positioning itself as a key player in the proposed Dawei deepsea port project in Myanmar, as Russia expresses interest in investing in major infrastructure projects in the region, including the long-delayed port. Thai participation would...
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DEPUTY PMS MAP OUT PLANS FOR GROWTH
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has urged greater investment in basic infrastructure to propel Thailand into a new economic era. He has also set out a vision to transform Thailand into a high-income nation within 12...
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A toast to the future
The host and honoured guests prepare to toast at the 80th-anniversary Bangkok Post forum, ‘Vision Thailand: The Next Era Begins’, at Centara Grand at CentralWorld in Bangkok yesterday. FROM LEFT Thirakiati Chirathivat, director and member of the...
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US agrees to boost defence cooperation
Thailand and the United States have reaffirmed their 193-year alliance, underscoring their commitment to strengthening modern security cooperation to address emerging security challenges. The move came during a meeting yesterday between Prime Minister...
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Fixed-term licences eyed
The government is considering introducing fixed-term firearms possession licences as part of a comprehensive overhaul of Thailand’s 1947 firearms law. It also plans to impose stronger controls on the import, sale, transfer, possession and use of guns...
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New gun-control measures laid out
The government has announced sweeping new gun-control measures, including a nationwide ban on carrying firearms outside the home. The move follows two recent shooting incidents, one at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi last Friday and another...
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Anutin slams police treatment of suspect in PAO chief killing
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday ordered the Nonthaburi governor and provincial police chief to take decisive action in the case of former MP Chalong Riewraeng allegedly shooting dead Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO)...
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Shooter used online guides
The 14-year-old student who carried out the deadly shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School studied how to use firearms online for one to two years prior to the attack, police say. Provincial Police Region 1 deputy commissioner Pol Maj Gen Atthaphon...
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ROYAL FAREWELL
Their Majesties the King and Queen attend the cremation ceremony of Dr Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth, founder of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Plc (BDMS) and Bangkok Airways, at Wat Thepsirintrawat yesterday. HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn also...
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6 slain in school shooting
Eight people were killed and 21 injured after a 14-year-old boy opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi’s Bang Kruai district and at his home before taking his own life. Police are investigating the motive. The school shooting unfolded...
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MoUs boost Myanmar ties
Thailand and Myanmar signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) yesterday aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in labour, transboundary water quality management and space technology. The two neighbours pledged to strengthen ties across a broad...
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Stern test from within
Less than four months after taking office, the government appears to be confronting the greatest threat to its survival — not from an emboldened opposition, but from mounting pressures within its own ranks. When the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party formed a...
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Gold card to stay, reform ‘necessary’
The 30-Baht Universal Health Coverage scheme is not being abolished, but reforms are needed to prevent the system from failing due to a budget crisis. The changes are also needed to ensure the system remains efficient, stable and sustainable, said Dr...
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Malaysia demands evidence of insurgents’ entry
Malaysia has asked Thailand to provide evidence that armed insurgents fled across the border after attacks in the far South, saying it has yet to receive proof supporting such claims. Kelantan police chief Mohd Yusoff Mamat said Malaysian security...
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