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Sat, 23 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0700
'No reshuffle,' says defiant PM
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has denied speculation of a possible cabinet reshuffle in the wake of the censure debate, with a vote of confidence to be held on Saturday.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 20:45:00 +0700
Chaiwut walks back spyware comments
Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn on Friday sought to walk back his earlier remarks in Parliament that authorities had used spyware to monitor individuals in the country.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:46:00 +0700
CP and Telenor challenge regulator
The bosses of the parent firms of True Corp and Total Access Communication (DTAC) insist the country’s telecom regulator has no power to approve or reject their giant mobile business merger, but can only impose conditions to govern it.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:30:00 +0700
Phuket search for missing monkeypox patient
A search has been launched for a Nigerian man after lab tests proved he has Thailand's first confirmed case of monkeypox, Phuket deputy governor Pichet Panapong said on Friday.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:31:00 +0700
Tourism ministry anticipates B1.2tn revenue without stimulus
Tourism revenue this year may total 1.2 trillion baht, below the government's target of 1.5 trillion, if there are no additional support or stimulus schemes as the fiscal budget for tourism in 2023 has been heavily cut, according to Tourism and Sport...

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:08:00 +0700
Tech fix for city woes
Shortly after Chadchart Sittipunt became Bangkok governor almost two months ago, he encouraged Bangkokians to report problems in their area directly to authorities through "Traffy Fondue" -- a channel which uses artificial intelligence (AI) technolog...

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:07:00 +0700
Chadchart takes flak for freak floods in city
The heavy downpours on Wednesday night that crippled much of Bangkok have unleashed a torrent of criticism and counter-criticism of Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt's ability to fight the city's flooding problems.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 04:34:00 +0700
KBank sees weaker baht on Fed rate hikes
Kasikornbank (KBank) forecasts the baht will weaken more than previously projected because of the US Federal Reserve's hawkish rate hikes.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 04:19:00 +0700
Govt leaders targeted over GT200 fakes
A Move Forward Party (MFP) MP slammed the government over fraudulent GT200 bomb detectors, saying the former military leaders who approved the procurement of the devices over a decade ago, and who are now in power, must still be held accountable.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 04:02:00 +0700
Govt defends power plan
Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow has defended the government's power development plan, saying it does not just benefit energy businesses as alleged by the opposition.



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