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Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:07:00 +0700
Deputy minister's father turns himself in over Khao Yai encroachment
Soonthorn Vilawan, the father of Deputy Education Minister Kanokwan Vilawan, turned himself in to police in Rayong province on Tuesday to answer charges of the illegal occupation of land in Khao Yai National Park.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:40:00 +0700
Refiners deny profit tally
The Petroleum Refining Industry Club, a unit of the Federation of Thai Industries, has insisted the current gross refinery margin (GRM) is reasonable, rebutting an accusation that oil companies are overcharging customers for refined oil.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:22:00 +0700
Decree to remain in place, says Prayut
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday insisted the government has not yet cancelled the emergency decree as there remain concerns that the special law is still needed, although easing of restrictions will continue and the cabinet will reassess t...

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:44:00 +0700
Motorists risk arrest over unpaid fines under new rule
Motorists who refuse to pay their traffic fines could face arrest under the latest measure ordered by the Royal Thai Police (RTP).

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 17:53:00 +0700
Suspect confesses to killing Thai couple in Taiwan
Murder suspect Santi Supa-apiradeepailin has reversed his statement and confessed to colluding with two other Thais to kill a Thai couple in Taiwan over a drug business conflict.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 17:01:00 +0700
Kla: Scrap ban on alcohol sales from 2-5pm
The government should scrap the ban on alcohol sales from 2pm to 5pm to support the tourism recovery, says Atavit Suwannapakdee, secretary-general of the Kla Party.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:02:00 +0700
Bitcoin falls below $20,000
Bitcoin has fallen below $20,000 for the first time since December 2020 as evidence of deepening stress within the crypto industry keeps piling up against a backdrop of monetary tightening.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 12:14:00 +0700
2,272 new Covid cases, 23 more deaths
The country registered 23 more Covid-19 fatalities and 2,272 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Saturday morning.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:44:00 +0700
Explainer: Moving to curb pump prices
Lowering the gross refining margin is a top priority for the government.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 05:33:00 +0700
More entry barriers lifted
The Thailand Pass registration and Covid-19 insurance requirements will be lifted for all people arriving in Thailand from July 1.



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