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A surprising but welcome decision was made by the Court of Appeal this past week, which overturned part of a lower court ruling and ordered the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) to pay over 200,000 baht in compensation to human rights activists smeared online by a so-called information operation (IO).

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PM leads cabinet in royal bathing rite for Princess Bajrakitiyabha

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led members of the cabinet and senior Interior Ministry officials to perform the royal bathing rite before the portrait of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at the Sahathai Samakhom Pavilion in the Grand Palace on Saturday morning.

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PM pledges reforms to woo investors

Prime Minister Anutin Chanvirakul has pledged regulatory and economic reforms to secure Thailand's position as a long-term investment destination.

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A nation mourns

Thailand entered a period of national mourning on Thursday following the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at the age of 47.

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TH-AI Passport risks BJT fallout

Amid growing concerns over alleged irregularities, the TH-AI Passport project, the brainchild of Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob, has triggered a wave of criticism and left the Bhumjaithai-led government politically exposed.

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Natthaphong’s risky political gamble

The main opposition People’s Party (PP) is under intense scrutiny after its criticism of privy councillors attending a recent high-level water management meeting chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appeared to backfire, opening a broader debate about the party’s political strategy and direction ahead of the Bangkok gubernatorial election on…

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Tears and tributes as crowds gather to mourn death of Thailand’s Princess Bha

Beloved royal, said to have embodied ‘everything good in Thailand’, died in hospital after nearly four years in coma

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Entertainment, sports events allowed after princess’ passing

All activities, including sports and entertainment, can continue following the announcement of the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajarakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati.

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Thai farm debt crisis a test for Anutin government

Ahead of the Feb 8 general election, politicians often came to court voters like 69-year-old rice farmer Chaon Taiupok in Ayutthaya, about ‌80km north of Bangkok.

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Pitfalls on path to peace

A spate of violence in the deep South has returned -- with a vengeance.

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Govt works with FBI on global crime

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reaffirmed Thailand's commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and international law enforcement partners to tackle transnational crime and emerging cyber threats.

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BJT threatens action over land row

The ruling Bhumjaithai Party has vowed legal action against anyone spreading false information about the Khao Kradong land dispute, accusing critics of politically motivated attacks on the party and its leaders.

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Phiphat extortion row widens

A social media controversy involving allegations of an attempted monthly extortion of 5 million baht from Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has triggered political debate, drawing reactions from Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and veteran political commentator Sondhi Limthongkul.

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Situation 'fragile' at border as Chinese tanks arrive

The situation along the Thai-Cambodian border remains fragile, but is still under control, says National Security Council (NSC) secretary-general Chatchai Bangchuad.

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50 tonnes of drug precursors seized in raid

An official raid operation has seized 50 tonnes of chemical precursors, estimated to be enough to make 1.1 billion speed pills, from a warehouse in Samut Prakan's Phra Pradaeng district.

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PM sets trade goal in Hanoi

Thailand and Vietnam have set a target of lifting bilateral trade to US$25 billion this year, with the two countries' leaders pledging to accelerate economic cooperation under their comprehensive strategic partnership during talks in Hanoi on Tuesday.

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PM vows to ramp up Hanoi ties

HANOI: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday pledged to strengthen economic ties with Vietnam and support Thai investors operating there, saying closer cooperation between the two countries would help drive growth across Asean.

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Welfare rules need rethink

Without a clear understanding of its own policies, the government has turned an attempt to ensure that assistance reaches the "genuinely disadvantaged" into a bureaucratic weapon -- one that threatens to strain family relationships and pit parents against their children.

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PM takes off for Vietnam

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will lead a high-level Thai delegation on an official visit to Vietnam on Monday, where he will attend the 3rd Asean Future Forum (AFF) and hold talks aimed at expanding political, economic and security cooperation between the two countries.

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Five panels set up to target scams

Five subcommittees have been set up to intensify efforts against cybercrime, scam networks and illegal foreign nominee businesses, while the government reported a sharp decline in technology-related crime cases over the past year.

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Ministry says Law of Sea findings not binding

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that the compulsory conciliation mechanism under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) carries no binding legal force on disputed parties, though it can exert considerable political pressure and influence international perceptions in disputes such as the Thai-Cambodian maritime boundary issue.

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Thaksin Shinawatra: Next up, Dubai?

Nearly two decades after the September 2006 coup that toppled him, and 12 years after another putsch swept away the government of his sister, Thaksin Shinawatra has once again reached a defining political milestone.

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Aviation, clean energy and digital sectors draw French

French business leaders have expressed interest in investing in Thailand's aviation, clean energy and digital sectors, citing strong growth potential, skilled workforce development and solid technology transfer opportunities.

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Welfare rules spark backlash

A wave of public criticism has erupted over the government's revised eligibility criteria for the state welfare card programme, under which parents may lose their entitlement to benefits if their children claim tax deductions for parental support.

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Chinese ambassador invited to discuss river pollution

A northern river protection network has invited China's ambassador to Thailand to visit Chiang Rai on World Environment Day and hear concerns over toxic river pollution linked to cross-border mining activities.

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