'Go it alone'

'Go it alone'

Angered by 'disrespect', a group of Pheu Thai Party supporters says Move Forward should try to form a coalition government without its help.

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Gegee grounded

Gegee grounded

Police seized the passport and blocked the departure of a Chinese journalist arrested for allegedly demanding a multi-million-baht bribe from a suspected Chinese gangster.

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Most foresee problems forming new govt coalition: poll

A majority of Thai people are harbour doubts about the ability of Move Forward and seven other parties to form a new government even though they command a majority of MPs - 313 - in the House of Representatives, according to an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.

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Most foresee problems forming new govt coalition: poll
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Chadchart urges review of land tax

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is calling on the incoming government to review the new land and building tax rules as Bangkok's revenues have dropped significantly since the new rates were put in place earlier this year.

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Pressure builds on Pheu Thai

A group of Pheu Thai supporters is calling for the party to break away from the Move Forward Party (MFP) over an internal rift regarding the House speaker post.

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Pressure builds on Pheu Thai
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Wanted 'scammer' arrested by police

A 55-year-old woman who was wanted in connection with a fraudulent investment scheme was arrested yesterday after nine months on the run, police said.

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MFP begins push to decentralise

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has sent a letter inviting the Association of Provincial Administrative Organisations for talks on decentralisation of power this Thursday.

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Cops seize Chinese suspect's passport as probe widens

Police will impose a travel ban on a Chinese journalist under fire for exploiting her working relationship with police to demand a bribe from a suspect.

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64-year-old bleeds out in hospital

An investigation is underway after a 64-year-old man bled to his death at a hospital in Sing Buri after getting 12 of his teeth pulled out, says the Thai Dental Council.

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Govt marks twin Thai export feats

The United States will begin importing Thai pomelos next month while Australia has given the green light to import cooked duck from the kingdom after years of negotiation, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.

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Over 1m Chinese visitors since January, TAT says

Over 1 million Chinese tourists have visited since the start of the year, reflecting the growing confidence among Chinese visitors in the nation's tourism industry in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, the government says.

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Over 1m Chinese visitors since January, TAT says
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The winners at the 76th Cannes Film Festival

CANNES, France: The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival ended Saturday in the South of France with the awarding of its top prize, the Palme d'Or.

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