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Thai and Chinese authorities view destroyed scam buildings in Myanmar
Thai and Chinese authorities crossed the border from Thailand’s Tak province to Myawaddy of Myanmar to view the debris of scam centres on Monday.
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Strong baht seen as economic threat
The baht is excessively strong, appreciating beyond what Thailand’s economic structure can handle, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
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Election Commission sets Feb 8 as general election date
The Election Commission (EC) has officially set the next general election on Feb 8, following the Royal Decree dissolving the House of Representatives that took effect last week.
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Cambodian rockets strike Surin's Ta Kwai area, border fighting continues
Fighting continued along the Thai-Cambodian border on Monday with Cambodian rockets fired from BM-21 launchers exploding near the Ta Kwai temple ruins and around Hill 350, both strategic high points in Surin province.
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Drastic plastic
In the global fight against climate change, plastics have emerged as both a symbol of modern convenience and an environmental challenge.
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How to protect your finances and fight fraud
If you are an avid online shopper who regularly joins flash sales and loves snapping up discounted items, you need to be extra careful before making any transfers. Even if you made it through the 12.12 sales smoothly, it is important to stay alert during the upcoming 1.1 promotions and beyond. Fraudsters posing as online merchants remain widespread.
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Furr-ever friends
Thailand has officially elevated its native felines to national status. In a move reflecting both cultural pride and a booming pet economy, the cabinet on Nov 18 approved the designation of "Thai cat" as the country's national symbol in the pet category.
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Evacuees under rising stress levels
Public health authorities have warned of mounting psychological strain among evacuees displaced by unrest along the Thai-Cambodian border, as the total number of people in shelters rose to more than 263,000.
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Senate set to issue recommendation on MoU 44
A Senate committee is expected to decide on Tuesday on whether to retain, amend or revoke the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Cambodia in 2001 on overlapping maritime boundaries, following a 24-year period marked by limited progress.
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Australian case flags inverter safety gaps
Thailand's growing dependence on renewable power is fuelling demand for reliable electrical equipment to avoid facing an issue similar to one that took place in Australia where energy controllers led to a serious issue rather than instilling confidence.