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Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:20:00 +0700
Buried, murdered couple may have links to drug smugglers, say police
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: The slain Vietnamese woman and Nigerian man recently found buried in Chok Chai district were lovers, and their deaths may be linked to transnational crystal methamphetamine trafficking, according to police.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:07:00 +0700
Consumer group petitions Norwegian embassy in Thailand
Consumer advocates on Wednesday submitted a petition to the Norwegian embassy in Bangkok, expressing opposition to the planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC), saying the move could take a toll on consumer interest du...

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 06:45:00 +0700
Phuket recovery relying on Indian flights
Direct flights from India and Australia are helping to sustain Phuket's tourism industry during low season, but a full recovery might not be seen this year as the major Chinese and Russian markets are unable to resume overseas travel, says Thaneth Ta...

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:45:00 +0700
'Learning boxes' help boost skills
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the education system, affecting how students learn and testing teachers' ability to keep students engaged in online classes.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:39:00 +0700
Flight searches out of Hong Kong jump 290% with Bangkok top pick
Online searches for flights out of Hong Kong surged by 290% in the 24 hours after the government announced shorter hotel quarantine requirements on Monday, according to travel company Expedia Group.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:11:00 +0700
Prayut: Let court rule on tenure dispute
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged critics to withhold judgement until the Constitutional Court rules on the dispute regarding an eight-year limit on his premiership.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:04:00 +0700
House meeting on organic bill collapses
A joint meeting of MPs and senators on an organic bill governing the elections of MPs collapsed on Wednesday due to a lack of quorum, increasing the chance of the draft law's 180-day deadline expiring before it is endorsed.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:26:00 +0700
Prayut confirms ousted Sri Lankan president will temporarily stay in Thailand
Deposed Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa will temporarily stay in Thailand to look for permanent asylum in another country, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Wednesday.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:12:00 +0700
Dead driver found in car 12 hours after motorway crash
The driver of a crashed car was found dead inside the crumpled wreckage almost 12 hours later - after it had been towed to the police pound.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:46:00 +0700
Central bank hikes rate for first time since 2018 to tame hot inflation
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) raised its key interest rate for the first time in nearly four years on Wednesday, lifting it by a quarter point as expected to fight surging inflation as the economic recovery gains momentum.



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