Expo bid

Expo bid

Prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat has vowed his government will support Phuket in hosting the Specialised Expo 2028.

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On solid foundations?

On solid foundations?

The Move Forward alliance gives the impression it is a government in waiting, but various threats and scenarios could see what it has built so far collapse.

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Pita to become MP before EC decides

The Election Commission (EC) says it will have to endorse the MP status of Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat before it can consider whether to strip him of it over his alleged share-holding offence.

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Pita to become MP before EC decides

Don't weed out

Pro-cannabis activist groups are urging the prospective government coalition led by the Move Forward Party not to put cannabis back on the narcotic drugs list.

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Don't weed out
LATEST
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Lao man arrested in Khon Kaen after robbing gold in his country

KHON KAEN: A Lao man who made off with gold worth about 1.8 million baht from his country was arrested at a luxury condominium in Muang district on Friday evening.

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Lao man arrested in Khon Kaen after robbing gold in his country
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On solid foundations or shaky ground?

The Move Forward alliance gives the impression it is a government in waiting, but various threats and scenarios could see what it has built so far collapse.

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On solid foundations?
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Prayut urges action on 'Pattani State' call

Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told the National Security Council (NSC) to take action against a group of activists that called for a public referendum on whether there should be a Muslim "Pattani State" independent from Thailand.

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Prayut urges action on 'Pattani State' call
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Activists make case for weed

Pro-cannabis activist groups are urging the prospective government coalition led by the Move Forward Party not to put cannabis back on the narcotic drugs list.

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Don't weed out
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Chuan's son faces NFT fraud claims worth B15m

Surabot Leekpai, a young Democrat Party politician and son of parliament president Chuan Leekpai, is facing accusations of involvement in a fraudulent non-fungible tokens (NFTs) investment project. The alleged fraud has resulted in damages amounting to 15 million baht.

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Chuan's son faces NFT fraud claims worth B15m
06:15

Srisuwan to appeal after dept revokes his licence

Political activist Srisuwan Janya said he will appeal an order revoking the registration of the Association to Protect the Thai Constitution, for which he serves as the secretary-general.

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Srisuwan to appeal after dept revokes his licence
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Pita to become MP before EC decides

The Election Commission (EC) says it will have to endorse the MP status of Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat before it can consider whether to strip him of it over his alleged share-holding offence.

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Pita to become MP before EC decides
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12.5m more skilled staff eyed by 2027

Thailand aims to produce around 800,000 skilled workers next year in targeted industries, including intelligent electronics, next-generation automobiles and healthcare.

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12.5m more  skilled staff eyed by 2027
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Mongolian Rhapsody? Secrets from the Freddie Mercury estate

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1 Jun 2023 2

Exhibit honours Thai role models

A list of 100 role models honoured for their inspiring innovations to change the world sustainably is presented in an online exhibition titled "100 Faces Of Thailand's Innovation Inspirers 3".

30 May 2023 1