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Flak for Pheu Thai lucky draw plan
>> The Pheu Thai Party’s (PT) proposal to distribute nine million baht a day has provoked a fierce backlash, with critics condemning it as an extravagant populist measure and an unethical use of taxpayers’ money. The party, however, insists the scheme...
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PM Anutin defers US peace plan
The caretaker government said yesterday it cannot commit Thailand to a US-led peace initiative, leaving the decision entirely to the next administration. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the government has received the “Comprehensive Plan to...
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EC seeks policy clarity
The Election Commission (EC) has ordered five political parties to provide further clarification by submitting additional supporting documents about campaign policies involving budget expenditures. EC secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee yesterday...
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Trump’s offer divides pundits
US President Donald Trump’s invitation to have Thailand join his proposed Board of Peace to handle the situation in the Gaza Strip has divided opinion, with experts weighing the strategic opportunities against concerns about neo-colonial...
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Survey warns of vote-buying
The Election Commission (EC) is examining allegations of vote-buying after a survey suggested more than a quarter of prospective voters would back candidates who offer cash, with payments reportedly ranging from 3,000 to 7,500 baht per person. EC...
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‘Govt must wield admin orders’
>> The government is poised to halt state-owned construction projects or cancel contracts with contractors that fail to protect public safety, after another accident on Rama II Road yesterday added to a string of recent construction...
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Anutin axes ITD contracts
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday ordered the Ministry of Transport to terminate two contracts with Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) following consecutive fatal crane accidents in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Sikhiu district and on Rama II...
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Govt backs Chiang Mai Unesco bid
The cabinet has greenlighted the proposal to nominate Chiang Mai for inscription on the Unesco World Heritage list as a cultural landscape, which covers eight key historic sites and landmarks in the capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom. Deputy...
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Poll leaders narrow gap
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has narrowed the gap with poll leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut in the latest survey by the National Institute for Development Administration (Nida), signalling an increasingly competitive race for the premiership...
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RTAF ready for Children’s Day air show
Don Muang district is expected to attract crowds in the hundreds of thousands for the annual National Children’s Day air show today, with aviation authorities rolling out extensive preparations to ensure safety and minimise disruption to commercial...
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‘Don’t fall for BJT ploy’
Former prime minister Chuan Leekpai, now a Democrat Party candidate, slammed Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) yesterday for urging southern voters to support his party in exchange for...
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Hoaxes ‘rife’ as poll nears
As campaigning intensifies ahead of the February general election, allegations of organised misinformation and political smearing have taken centre stage, with the People’s Party (PP) and Pheu Thai warning that distorted narratives and selective...
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Poll deadlock threatens
Thailand will hold a crucial general election in about a month, with both domestic and international observers watching closely to see who wins the poll. But identifying the winner may prove far easier than determining who will ultimately govern the...
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Maduro caught by ‘elite troops’
>> CARACAS: President Donald Trump said yesterday that US forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a “large scale strike” on the South American country. Mr Trump’s stunning announcement follows months of steadily mounting...
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Anatomy of a scam
Police say scammers will develop more sophisticated operations in 2026, allowing them to target victims more precisely, even though some scam centres along the borders of Myanmar and Cambodia have been dismantled in recent months. Thailand is working...
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Tensions cool on border
Major powers, diplomatic missions and humanitarian organisations have commended Thailand for freeing 18 Cambodian soldiers and reinforcing momentum behind the fragile ceasefire between the two countries. The United States welcomed the release,...
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Cambodian soldiers freed under truce
Thailand yesterday released 18 Cambodian soldiers captured during fighting in July, fulfilling a condition of the ceasefire agreement signed on Saturday. The move reflects Thailand’s commitment to building trust and upholding the Geneva Conventions...
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Drones fly into Thai airspace
Thailand has postponed the release of 18 detained Cambodian soldiers after security agencies detected Cambodian drones flying into Thai airspace. The incursion raised concerns over violations of Thai sovereignty amid fragile ceasefire conditions, said...
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Kingdom seeks China backing
Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has called on China to play a constructive role in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, adding that Beijing should signal clearly that renewed tensions must...
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Border aims achieved: military
>> The Thai military has announced a halt to further combat operations, saying its military objectives have been achieved and the ceasefire agreed with Cambodia should be viewed not as the end of a conflict, but as the beginning of a peace...
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Hopes rise for ceasefire
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed that Thailand will agree to a 72-hour ceasefire but will not accept Cambodia’s proposal to resume border negotiations at the positions held before the latest round of clashes, insisting that Thailand...
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Anutin won’t budge on PP due to S112
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday reiterated the Bhumjaithai Party’s (BJT) firm position that it will not join a government featuring the People’s Party (PP) if it continues to pursue amendments to Section 112 of the Criminal Code,...
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5 key concerns stymie ceasefire
The secretarial teams of the Thai–Cambodian General Border Committee (GBC) outlined five key concerns over what they described as Cambodia’s violations of international standard practices as the GBC began talks yesterday in Chanthaburi province. With...
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Strength of baht spurs fear
The Thai baht has recently strengthened to around 31.10 to 31.12 per US dollar, prompting representatives of the country’s three financial agencies to meet yesterday to roll out three regulatory measures next month. The measures include the possible...
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Ceasefire hopes rest on meet
All eyes are on the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting taking place in Kuala Lumpur today as to whether it will lead to a formal ceasefire as regional leaders seek to calm escalating tensions along the Thai–Cambodian border. Malaysian Prime Minister...
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Thai troops take control of Hill 350
>> Thai troops have taken control of the strategic Hill 350 near Ta Kwai temple along the Thai–Cambodian border after days of fierce clashes, while the bodies of two fallen Thai soldiers have now been recovered, the Royal Thai Army (RTA) says. Army...
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US, China try to ease tensions
China and the United States have made near-simultaneous diplomatic moves to help ease tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, as clashes continue along the border and Thai military operations extend beyond the immediate frontier. Both countries appear...
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Air force jets strike Poipet
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has stepped up air operations along the Thai-Cambodian border, insisting the response is defensive and proportionate. The RTAF confirmed that it had carried out air strikes using F-16 fighter jets to hit military...
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New global effort to fight scams
A global cooperation effort to combat online scams was formally launched in Bangkok as representatives from 58 countries gathered for a landmark conference to confront the rapidly expanding threat of transnational crime. The initiative was launched at...
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Border checks tightened
Thailand has tightened screening measures for Cambodian nationals entering Thailand under the visafree scheme and stepped up checks on certain groups of foreign travellers deemed as “posing a risk” amid growing security concerns linked to the...
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Fuel sea routes to be cut
Thailand is preparing to close key sea routes in the Gulf of Thailand in an effort to block the shipment of fuel and military supplies to Cambodia, while designating waters surrounding Cambodian ports as high-risk areas. An urgent directive was issued...
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Anutin defiant as border war grows
>> Thailand will continue to defend its sovereignty if Cambodia fails to halt hostilities, says Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. He was speaking after clashes along the Thai–Cambodian border continued despite claims of a ceasefire by US President...
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Polls won’t affect military ops
Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has insisted that the recent House dissolution will not affect military operations along the border with Cambodia, as the caretaker government retains full authority over national security. He said that the...
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Cambodia talks ruled out
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday ruled out talks with Cambodia at this time, stressing the military remains in full control of the situation along the border. He said Cambodia made no official approach to open dialogue after the border...
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Clashes escalate along frontier
Clashes along the Thai–Cambodian border entered their third day yesterday, with several areas continuing to see exchanges of fire. Cambodian rockets, suicide drones and artillery shells hit three northeastern Thai provinces yesterday, the 2nd Army...
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Thai F-16 razes border casino
A Thai F-16 has destroyed a casino used as a Cambodian drone control station, and the air force is now targeting rocket bases that threaten Thai communities, according to the Royal Thai Army. Army spokesman Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree said yesterday that...
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Two hurt in border shoot-out
Residents living near the border in Buri Ram, Surin, Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani are being urged to evacuate to shelters in the wake of a new clash between Thai and Cambodian troops in Si Sa Ket’s Kantharalak district yesterday afternoon, which...
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FIGHTING SPIRIT
On the left, Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana receives the sailing championship award from His Majesty the King after the final round of the 37th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta yesterday. At right, Their Majesties take off on a boat that...
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VIPs deny ‘Ben Smith’ ties
A string of high-profile figures, including Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, have moved swiftly to distance themselves after a photograph surfaced showing them standing alongside Ben Smith, aka “Benjamin Mauerberger,” who has been accused of having...
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Cops seize B10bn haul
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Royal Thai Police (RTP) and the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) to expand their investigation into a major scam network following yesterday’s announcement of asset seizures worth more than 10...
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The path to peace
A joint ThaiCambodian operation to place 277 markers along the border has so far placed 34 along the 42nd and 43rd border lines claimed by each side. Each marker is 50 metres apart and is part of both nations’ efforts to create a peaceful, transparent...
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Thailand Claims Endurance Team Gold and Individual Bronze in FEI Asian Championships Pattaya 2025
Thailand delivered a standout performance at the FEI Asian Championships Pattaya 2025, earning Team Gold and an Individual Bronze Medal in the 120km Endurance competition the first time the discipline has ever been included in the Asian Championships....
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PM urges victims to register
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has urged residents in Songkhla’s Hat Yai district to register from today to secure the 9,000-baht compensation promised by the government. Mr Anutin arrived at Wing 56 in Khlong Hoi Khong district in Songkhla...
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HALAL RELIEF
Residents receive halal food from volunteers in central Hat Yai district, Songkhla, post-flood. In the early stages, halal food was scarce since most donated meals lacked halal certification, leaving Muslim residents unable to consume them.
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Hat Yai death toll jumps to 110
The death toll amid the catastrophic flooding in Hat Yai has risen to 110, with police and medical teams racing against time to complete the process of body identification. National police chief, Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch, has ordered an...
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Govt denies response delays
The government has rejected accusations of mismanagement and delays in responding to severe flooding in the South, insisting that evacuation advisories were issued in advance and many residents chose not to leave. Government spokesman Siripong...
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Navy sends flood relief
The government has declared a state of emergency across Songkhla province, appointing Gen Ukrit Boontanon, chief of the defence forces, to oversee operations in flood-hit areas. The Royal Thai Navy has escalated relief operations in southern Thailand,...
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Floods in Hat Yai worsen
Authorities in Songkhla ordered a mass evacuation of Hat Yai municipality yesterday, as the situation in the floodhit city continued to deteriorate, with water levels reaching almost three metres in several areas. Songkhla governor Rattasart Chidchu...
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Govt deploys ‘all resources’ for stricken Hat Yai
Security forces and emergency crews have been instructed to mobilise all resources at hand to save Hat Yai, as severe flooding inundated large parts of the city. Military units, along with disaster relief agencies and local authorities, are working...
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Govt vows to end floods by next month
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to end flooding by next month and provide monthly compensation to affected farmers whose farmland has been used as water retention areas until the floods subside. Mr Anutin, who also serves as interior...
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Blast derails peace pact
The government has authorised full military operations within the realm of defending national sovereignty after it halted a US-backed peace accord with Cambodia following a new landmine blast that injured four Thai soldiers in northeastern Si Sa Ket...
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Celebrating 70 Years of Argentina-Thailand Friendship at Thai Polo Pattaya
B.Grimm Country Club, Pattaya — Thailand’s polo season began in style with the 18th Copa Embajada Argentina 2025 or Argentine Embassy Polo Cup, held on 8 November at the B.Grimm Country Club, also known as Thai Polo Club. The event marked 70 years of...
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Thousands visit palace to pay tribute
More than 10,000 people were expected to visit the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall at the Grand Palace to pay their respects to the body of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother yesterday, the first day that the public was welcomed in, says...
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Anutin urges PP to delay censure
>> Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s latest statement, widely seen as an appeal to the People’s Party (PP) for political leniency, has drawn mixed reactions and intensified debate over the future of his minority government. The statement came after...
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Thailand, Singapore bolster ties
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has urged Singapore to become a strong ally of Thailand in combatting online scams and expanding intelligence networks during official talks in Singapore. Government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said Mr Anutin...
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Dept starts work on royal chariots for queen’s funeral
The Fine Arts Department (FAD) has begun restoring royal chariots that will be used in Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother’s cremation. The restoration is expected to be completed by October next year. HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn...
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PM ‘won’t tolerate attacks’
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has warned that he may dissolve the House of Representatives before Jan 31 if a no-confidence motion is submitted against his government, asserting he will not allow political opponents to “attack the government for...
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Majestic tribute
A tribute formation honouring Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother is held at Assumption College in Bang Rak district of Bangkok. A total of 1,250 students united to form a portrait of Her Majesty using a 1:25 scale plate formation.
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Watery ride
Cars make their way through a heavily flooded underpass on Liab Tang Rotfai Road, Bang Sue district, Bangkok, yesterday, following heavy monsoon rains on Sunday night. The heaviest rainfall in the city of 131.5mm was recorded at the Government...
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PM sorry for border gaffe
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has apologised for suggesting that “Thailand has also encroached upon Cambodia,” admitting shortcomings in communication and pledging that such a mistake will not happen again. He added that any decision by the...
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PM talks tough on cyber crime
>> Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stressed the need to combat cross-border cybercrime in his remarks during the Apec summit, highlighting plans for regional cooperation and digital security. Mr Anutin attended the 32nd Apec Economic Leaders’...
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Anutin urges Xi to buy Thai rice
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reminded Chinese President Xi Jinping to proceed with a 500,000-tonne rice export deal during their bilateral meeting at the 32nd Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, yesterday. Government...
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Anutin upbeat on US talks
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed confidence that trade negotiations between Thailand and the United States are progressing positively, citing his personal discussion with US President Donald Trump as a key turning point. Speaking after...
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Bhutan king visits to pay tribute to Queen Mother
His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, of the Kingdom of Bhutan, paid a solemn tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace yesterday. The Bhutanese king, accompanied by Her...
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Leaders accelerate border de-escalation
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that his bilateral meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet did not include discussions on reopening border checkpoints. He emphasised, however, that Cambodia had already begun withdrawing heavy...
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Critics concerned by rare earths MoU
The recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States on critical and rare earth minerals has sparked widespread public debate, with critics voicing concerns over transparency, national benefit, and long-term strategic...
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US hails Cambodia peace deal
KUALA LUMPUR: US President Donald Trump oversaw the formalisation of an agreement between Thailand and Cambodia to manage their border dispute, advancing a ceasefire he helped broker. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian counterpart...
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KINGDOM BIDS FAREWELL
Public urged to wear black for 90 days; state officials to observe one year of mourning Event organisers urged to suspend or tone down activities for 30 days Royal funeral procession to the Grand Palace and public tribute ceremony held today >>...
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EC mulls 4-ballot election
Holding a general election, a referendum on constitutional amendments, and another referendum on the revocation of the Thai-Cambodian border memorandums of understanding on the same day is expected to cost 9 billion baht, according to the Election...
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Peace deal progress made
Cambodia has agreed to Thailand’s four key proposals, including the clearance of landmines, ahead of a potential broader peace agreement between the two countries this weekend at the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit, which US...
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Vorapak out of top govt job
Vorapak Tanyawong has resigned as Deputy Finance Minister to allow for a transparent investigation into allegations linking him to a scammer network, which he denies. Allegations also linked him to a group of seven politicians reportedly involved with...
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Diplomats meet
Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit has warned Cambodia sternly, saying Thailand will withdraw from ongoing peace efforts if upcoming border negotiations fail to deliver results. He said that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul would not sign a...
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20m join co-payment scheme
The Finance Ministry will consider opening a new round of registration for the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” copayment scheme, after the first day of registration saw all 20 million available slots filled. Responding to growing calls for the government to...
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Anutin goes after syndicates
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to cracking down on scam operations, declaring the issue no longer merely a national concern but a pressing regional and global agenda item. He stressed that Thailand must...
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