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Fair rules needed

Re: "Nominee crackdown steps up", ( BP, July 5).

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Hold Isoc accountable

The Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc), the state's national security apparatus, is once again in the media spotlight, mired in reputational fallout. This time, former House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha suggested in parliament that Isoc should be abolished because its duties overlap with those of other agencies and its…

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New Sadao checkpoint linking Malaysia opens on Saturday

SONGKHLA - A new Sadao checkpoint compound and road linking southern Thailand and northern Malaysia has been slated to open for users on Saturday after the prime ministers of both nations officiated its launch on Friday.

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Chadchart sets out work plan

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has pledged to launch a 100-day programme focused on tackling air pollution, flooding and transparency while implementing his 261 campaign policies.

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South peace talks must stay in local hands

The Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu Patani's (BRN) recent statement, which calls on the international community to be present at peace negotiations to resolve the violence in Thailand's deep South, is simply an unrealistic demand.

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Govt stability hinges on performance

When the Bhumjaithai Party-led coalition came to power after February's election, believed to be backed by Thailand's conservative establishment, it appeared to herald an unusually stable period after two decades of political volatility and turmoil. But less than four months into its four-year term, the government appears shaky and unable…

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PR not the only problem

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's reaction to the latest Nida Poll suggests he was unsettled by the results.

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Thai and Malaysian leaders resolve fisheries dispute

KUALA LUMPUR - The leaders of Malaysia and Thailand said on Thursday that they had resolved an issue that had disrupted trade in seafood, and that they would work on developing a special border economic ‌zone.

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Water leaks into under-construction Bangkok subway tunnel

Water has leaked into the Purple Line subway tunnel under construction beneath the Wong Wian Yai intersection in Thon Buri district of Bangkok, where crews were working on Thursday to ensure the safety of adjacent buildings.

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PM urges defence industry self-reliance

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has urged the public to support the defence industry, saying the country has the potential to become more self-reliant in military production and reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers.

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Songkhla flood plan gets nod from govt

The government has approved a flood preparedness plan for Songkhla province, including fast-tracked funding to repair damaged infrastructure and restore the southern commercial hub of Hat Yai within 100 days after devastating floods late last year.

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Twin deficits spell trouble for economy

I do not enjoy holding views that differ from those of others. It is never comfortable to be the odd one out because I have to defend my analysis vigorously and, at times, endure ridicule from my peers.

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Anti-graft agency declares exam scandal a special case

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has designated local government recruitment exam scandal a special case, citing its scale, complexity and the large number of people implicated.

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The mining challenge

Since 2024, villagers in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai living along the Kok, Sai, Ruak and Mekong rivers have suffered water pollution caused by runoff from gold and earth mines in Shan State, northern Myanmar.

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PM brushes aside cabinet reshuffle talk

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has insisted there are no immediate plans for a cabinet reshuffle, stressing that ministers will be evaluated on the effectiveness of their work rather than their media visibility.

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Local pump prices cut as global oil prices ease

Fuel prices in Thailand are being reduced in line with the decline in global oil prices, with diesel falling by 2.56 baht per litre and all grades of gasoline by 2.51 baht, effective from 5am on Wednesday.

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Exam results of 5,000 civil servants in question

The Interior Ministry has found irregularities in the exam results of about 5,000 newly recruited local administrative officials and will ask the anti-graft body to investigate further.

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Committee to probe local govt exam fraud

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has set up a committee to investigate alleged fraud in the 2025 local government recruitment examinations.

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France backs Thai OECD bid

France has affirmed its full support for Thailand's bid to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) during a meeting between French Ambassador Jean-Claude Poimboeuf and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

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WEF chief invites PM to Davos meet

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed Thailand's commitment to becoming a reliable economic partner and attracting more foreign investment during talks with senior executives of the World Economic Forum (WEF), which praised the country's stability and invited him to attend its 2027 annual meeting.

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Strong medicine for a sick economy

Listening attentively for 52 minutes to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas' diagnosis of Thailand's deep economic malaise, one could easily have suffered a heart seizure. Fortunately, he used the analogy of a patient with cancer who must determine what treatments are required to cure the disease in…

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Nida Poll: People's Party and its leader most popular

The opposition-core People’s Party (PP) and its leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut were the most popular choices among respondents to the most recent political popularity poll by the National Institute of Development Administration.

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Shopee promotes scheme to assist small merchants

Shopee has pledged more than 500 million baht in support for Thai micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) under a new programme aligned with the government's "Thai Chuay Thai" co-payment scheme, as the e-commerce operator seeks to deepen its role in the country's digital economy.

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PM warns drug networks

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has admitted the arrest of a Thai Airways crew member in Australia on alleged drug-smuggling charges has damaged the nation's international reputation, declaring narcotics suppression a national agenda item.

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Premier launches B30bn farm lending blitz

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has kicked off a 30-billion-baht "Khon La Khrueng" (half-half) loan programme aimed at helping farmers reduce their production costs.

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