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A new threat on the banking horizon

The Bank of Thailand warns that online financial fraud is increasing as criminals turn to false base stations.

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Pita loses first PM vote

Pita Limjaroenrat failed on Thursday in his first bid to become the country’s next prime minister.

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Tourism operators jittery over protests

Tourism operators are worried about possible protests that could harm the image of the country, while hoping a government is formed as soon as possible.

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Investors advised to await clearer political signals

Investors are urged to hold some cash amid the political uncertainty and demonstrations, while any outcome from the parliamentary vote for prime minister will be positive for the stock market because it would provide clarity about Thai politics, say analysts.

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Delay poses risks to the economy

The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) expects a prolonged delay in the selection of a prime minister and formation of a new government, leading to protests that, if violent, will significantly affect tourism revenue, causing a loss of 500 billion baht, or a one percentage point decline…

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Thai elections without democracy

Although it may come across as dramatic and unprecedented, Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s ordeal in trying to take office as prime minister after winning the May 14 election is par for the course in Thai politics over the past two decades.

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Stuck on Section 112

Anyone who caught the broadcast of yesterday’s parliamentary debate was in for quite a surprise. Dubbed “D-Day”, the highly anticipated “political showdown” over the eligibility of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s PM candidacy included a fearsome debate about the party’s plan to amend the infamous Section 112 of…

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Support call for special needs kids

A Bangkok councillor for Lat Krabang district on Thursday filed a motion asking the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) council to improve its education system to support children with special needs.

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DSI sets Interpol on ex-Stark boss

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has asked Interpol to issue a red notice for Stark Corp’s former chairman Chanin Yensudchai who is accused of financial misconduct.

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Syria opens key aid corridor to rebel-held areas

UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - Syria will let humanitarian aid flow through its main border crossing into rebel-held areas, reopening a conduit that had closed after a Security Council stalemate, the country's UN ambassador said Thursday.

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Bastille Day stage could spark fireworks in Tour de France duel

BELLEVILLE (FRANCE) - The ongoing duel between defending champion Jonas Vingegaard and two time winner Tadej Pogacar may ignite on the Grand Colombier mountain on Friday's stage which falls on the French national holiday of July 14.

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Thammasat student council condemns PM vote

The Thammasat University Student Council issued a statement condemning Thursday’s vote for a new prime minister, saying that members of parliament and senators who voted against the will of the people or abstained from voting were disgraceful.

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Election Commission defends decision to 'rush' Pita case

The Election Commission (EC) insisted on Thursday it had strictly followed the law when deciding to forward Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s ineligibility case to the Constitutional Court on Wednesday.

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Aspartame, the much-debated artificial sweetener

PARIS: The artificial sweetener aspartame, which is consumed by millions every day as a sugar substitute in products such as diet soft drinks, has long been the topic of fierce debate over its impact on health.

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Divided Asean grapples to find united stance on Myanmar

JAKARTA: Asean foreign ministers were still working for a united position on the Myanmar crisis on Thursday, a day after the bloc’s ministerial meeting ended.

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Road collapse probe sped up

Police are speeding up their investigation into the collapse of an elevated road under construction on Luang Pang Road in Lat Krabang to bring those responsible to justice.

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Pita fails to secure support

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat on Thursday failed to gather enough support in parliament in his nomination to become the country’s 30th prime minister.

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International Criminal Court opens new probe into Sudan violence

UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - The International Criminal Court has opened a new probe into alleged war crimes in Sudan, its chief prosecutor said Thursday, expressing "great concern" over escalating violence.

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Jabeur, Vondrousova to clash for Wimbledon title

LONDON - Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova will meet in Saturday's Wimbledon women's final, helping the All England avoid a potentially embarrassing diplomatic headache.

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Pita: ‘I’m not giving up’

“I accept it but I’m not giving up,” was Pita Limjaroenrat’s first reaction after he failed to win a majority vote from parliament for his premiership on Thursday evening.

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BCPG acquires two US power plants

SET-listed BCPG, the power generation arm of energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation, has completed the purchase of two more gas-fired power plants in Pennsylvania for 8.9 billion baht as it continues to increase electricity generation capacity in the US.

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Airstrikes drive 3,000 Karennis to Mae Hong Son

More than 3,000 Karennis have reportedly fled across the border to Mae Hong Son province following clashes between Myanmar and the Karenni Army (KA) on Wednesday.

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Floral fantasy, food galore, dancing fountains and more at Wynn Palace

Located in the Cotai zone of Macau, Wynn Palace, the younger sister property to Macau's first Las Vegas-style resort Wynn Macau, puts on a really big show from the moment guests arrive to the moment they leave to ensure a truly memorable stay.

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4 Thais ‘duped into prostitution’ in Myanmar

Four Thai women in Myanmar have asked to be repatriated after saying they had been duped by an illegal job broker on TikTok to work as PR staff but were forced to work as prostitutes.

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