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Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:43:00 +0700
Hun Sen challenged by 'doomsday cult'
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has called on the public to refrain from discriminating against the followers of a politician who has attracted thousands to what many commentators are calling a “doomsday cult”.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:31:00 +0700
Senator admits to former relationship with accused policewoman
Senator Thani Onlahiad has admitted to a previous close relationship with a policewoman whose alleged abuse of her maid has made headlines, saying they had lost contact long ago.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 08:08:00 +0700
Central bank upbeat on prospects despite export dip
Exports dropped in July, mainly attributed to lower demand from trading partners in line with a riskier global economy, though Thailand's economy continues to see signs of recovery, says a Bank of Thailand executive.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 06:38:00 +0700
Leaders urge varied economic focus
Industry leaders shared views of how the country should move forward, from creating multiple economic growth engines to the promotion of the electric vehicle (EV) industry, to allow Thailand to attain economic sustainability.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0700
Prawit's brothers, senator called in maid abuse probe
Senator Thani Onlaied and two brothers of the caretaker prime minister, Adm Sitthawat Wongsuwon and Pol Gen Patcharawat Wongsuwon, will be called for questioning in alleged connection with helping Kornsasi Buayaem and her maid get state jobs.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:43:00 +0700
Bitkub CTO to appeal insider trading
The chief technology officer (CTO) of Bitkub, Thailand's largest cryptocurrency exchange, said he will appeal against the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) 8.53-million-baht fine for insider trading, and will remain in the position until the...

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0700
Economy, politics shape year
The government will continue to use tax measures to subsidise high energy prices throughout the year to ease people's rising living costs, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:19:00 +0700
Somsak amnesty bill case moves to OAG
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found there are sufficient grounds for allegations against former House speaker Somsak Kiatsuranon who stands accused of malfeasance for his role in connection with a controversial 2013 amnesty bill.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0700
Chadchart sees Bangkok in top 50 cities list
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is still optimistic he can make Bangkok one of the world's 50 most liveable cities in the next five years.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:05:00 +0700
Woman tells of brutality at hands of Chinese scam gang in Manila
A woman who fled virtual slavery in the Philippines has told police she was one of dozens of Thais lured into working for a romance scam gang run by Chinese, and those who tried to leave were beaten, handcuffed and terrorised with electric shocks.



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