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City Hall prepares to consider future of skytrain
Bangkok city officials are preparing to consider the future of the skytrain system, as the expiry of the existing 30-year concession is just four years away.
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16 Thai civilian deaths linked to border war
Border clashes with Cambodia continued throughout Tuesday, as Thai authorities said the civilian death toll had reached 16 while the economic impact of the conflict has been limited so far.
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Helicopter maker denies liability for Vichai crash
LONDON - Italy-based Leonardo has denied liability for the 2018 helicopter crash that killed Thai businessman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, saying in its defence to a lawsuit that its AW169 model is safe.
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Foreign lobbyists ‘wage information warfare’ for Cambodia
Cambodia has been using foreign lobbyists to help conduct an information warfare campaign against Thailand to sway international public opinion, according to the government.
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Ex-People's Party MP gets prison term for forged conscription exemption
Former People’s Party MP Jirat Thongsuwan was sentenced to two years in prison by the Criminal Court on Tuesday, with no suspension, for using a forged official document exempting him from military service.
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Thaksin's nephew is Pheu Thai's prime candidate for PM
Thaksin Shinawatra's nephew will top the Pheu Thai Party's list of candidates for the prime ministership as the party fights to return to power at the coming general election.
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Thailand steps up crackdown on Cambodia-bound fuel and arms
Thailand’s National Security Council (NSC) resolved on Tuesday to block all shipments of fuel and warfare-related supplies to Cambodia as the conflict between the two countries continued, though shelling by Cambodia had declined to some extent.
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Thai esports player expelled from SEA Games for cheating
A female Thai contestant has been expelled from the Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok for using unauthorised third-party software during the AoV (Arena of Valor) esports event.
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Listing rules to be reviewed
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) are reviewing fundraising regulations as the prolonged sluggishness of the Thai stock exchange has prompted companies to seek overseas listings.
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China remains highest-spending arrivals market
Despite the Chinese market contributing only 14% of tourism arrivals, their spending remained the highest and helped distribute income more widely, while the tourism sector is urged to adapt to challenges expected to persist into next year.