Arrest warrant out for Cambodian casino owner
The Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Cambodian property owner Kok An, accused of backing scam centres in Poipet. 
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Workers sought for Japan scheme
Japan has begun recruiting workers for the "IM Japan" programme with free applications, training, and career support, says government spokesman Jirayu Huangsap.
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Gambling push put on hold
The chief government whip has confirmed the highly controversial Entertainment Complex Bill will be withdrawn from parliament on Wednesday, so an amnesty bill can proceed.
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'Buddhist Bank' mooted to rein in fraud
Suchart Tancharoen, the minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, has proposed a bold initiative to establish a "Buddhist Bank" to manage temple assets and address a growing crisis of faith caused by financial mismanagement and misconduct in the monastic community.
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Phumtham questions BJT-PP pact
Veteran Pheu Thai politician Phumtham Wechayachai cast doubt on the People's Party's (PP) plan to form an alliance with the Bhumjaithai Party to push its attempt to rewrite the constitution, saying the former coalition partner had a track record of undermining its efforts to revise the charter.
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Andaman provinces to ramp up disaster planning
The governors of six provinces on the Andaman Sea coast have been ordered to boost their preparations for natural disasters, with Deputy Interior Minister Theerarat Samrejvanich saying that any inadequacies in their plans will not be tolerated.
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