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Thai man, Lao wife detained in connection to drug smuggling case

LOEI - Police have detained a Thai man and his Lao wife for questioning in connection with a parcel they allegedly sent to a Thai Airways flight attendant arrested at Melbourne Airport on charges of attempting to smuggle in about one kilogram of heroin concealed in her luggage.

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Man confesses to killing ex-wife and her parents

A 42-year-old man has confessed to killing his former wife and her parents in Nakhon Sawan before burying their bodies in a cassava field to conceal the crime, police said on Thursday.

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Former chief monk given 12 years for embezzlement

The former chief monk of Phichit province has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for embezzling 3 million baht in donations intended for the development of a Buddhist college.

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Industry panel to discuss 'missing link' rail scheme

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has announced the establishment of a new panel to collaborate with the government on the long-discussed "missing link" railway project, a strategic transport line connecting Chumphon on the Gulf of Thailand with Ranong on the Andaman coast.

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The heart of Japan

Japan is a favourite country to visit for many Thais. On top of its friendly people, flavourful food and good transportation, what we love about this country is being able to enjoy its beautiful natural scenery in cool and comfortable weather. I got to experience all of this during my…

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Thailand courts Europeans fleeing heat

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) wants to capitalise on the relatively cool rainy season by rolling out campaigns with airlines and tour operators to promote discounted holidays for those seeking to escape the heatwave in Europe.

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No place for illegal resorts

The renewed campaign against illegal resorts built on public beaches and protected forests is a welcome sign that authorities are taking conservation more seriously.

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Tourism task force to help spur economy

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is setting up a tourism policy task force to accelerate tourism-led economic stimulus measures in the second half of the year, according to minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul.

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'Angry': woman's run-in with Thai teen's alleged killer

A Thai woman has reported a run-in with an angry Australian man, who was later accused of murdering a teenage girl whose body was found in a suitcase.

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Europeans steer clear amid heatwave

Europe's most severe heatwave has yet to trigger a surge in tourists to Thailand, with Phuket hotels slashing low-season rates by 70-80% compared with the high season as surging airfares continue to deter both domestic and foreign visitors.

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Court awards B4.9 million to family for private’s death

The Civil Court has ordered the Ministry of Defence and the Royal Thai Army to pay 4.9 million baht in compensation to the family of a private who was beaten to death at an army camp in 2017.

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People's Party outlines city council priorities

The People’s Party (PP) has named its Bangkok councillor-elect in Bang Sue, Pattraporn Kengrungruengchai, its candidate for the chair of the new Bangkok city council.

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Thai tourism worries as Chinese resume trips to Japan

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is closely monitoring the revival of tourism ties between China and Japan, as this could potentially affect the inbound Chinese market to Thailand in the second half of the year, while the impacts of the Middle East conflict have yet to completely subside.

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Thap Lan resort faces demolition

Nakhon Ratchasima: Authorities have ordered the demolition of Im Poo Hill Resort in Wang Nam Khiao district after the Supreme Court ruled it had encroached on land inside Thap Lan National Park, as the government steps up efforts to reclaim protected forest and resolve long-standing land disputes affecting local communities.

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Ancient burial site yields more finds

The Fine Arts Department on Monday announced further progress in the excavation of the Don Yai Thong archaeological site in Ban Lat district, Phetchaburi, with the discovery of another human skeleton, bringing the total to nine.

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Royal visit marks France milestone

Their Majesties the King and Queen's state visit to France marks a rare royal milestone, celebrating 170 years of diplomatic relations and reinforcing one of Thailand's oldest and most enduring partnerships with a European nation.

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Grieving Vietnamese Villagers Forced To Exhume Ancestral Graves From Historic Hung Yen Cemetery To Give Way For Trump's $1.5B Golf Complex

A Trump-branded resort in Vietnam displaces ancestral graves and farmland, causing distress among local farmers who face inadequate compensation and loss of heritage.

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Blueprint for a better Bangkok

With the election of a new Bangkok governor yesterday, several unfinished tasks to develop the nation's capital await the administration during its four-year term.

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The real lure of government service

Ever wonder why so many Thais, particularly those in rural areas, want their children to pursue a career in government service -- be it as an army or police officer, a civil servant in a state agency, or even in a local administrative organisation -- despite the modest salaries compared…

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Chadchart romps home at City Hall

Chadchart Sittipunt cruises to a clear victory in the Bangkok city election on Sunday, likely to earn a second term as governor of Thailand's capital and largest metropolis.

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Phuket official held in exam scam

A Phuket assistant governor has been arrested on charges of acting as a middleman in a recruitment scam in which three victims allegedly paid a total of 900,000 baht in bribes.

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City Hall vows transparency on eve of Bangkok election

Unofficial results from governor and council votes expected by no later than 10pm Sunday

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Post-storm cleanup continues in Lat Krabang

The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) is expediting restoration work along Chalong Krung Road in Lat Krabang district os Bangkok after heavy rain and strong winds toppled dozens power poles, causing damage to vehicles, homes and electricity infrastructure. All traffic lanes were expected to reopen later on Saturday.

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EC ready to stage Bangkok polls, eyes 70% turnout

The Election Commission (EC) says it is ready for Bangkok's gubernatorial and council elections on Sunday and expects voter turnout to top 70%.

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Korean proverb of the day: "Words have no wings, but they can fly a thousand miles." - why it pays to think before you speak

A word seems like such a small, weightless thing. You say it, it disappears into the air, and that should be the end of it. An old Korean proverb warns that it is not nearly so simple. Words have no wings, it says, but they can fly a thousand miles.…

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