Father's busy agenda could be Paetongtarn's undoing
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's rise to power is relatively premature considering her age and political experience. However, her nomination as one of the Pheu Thai Party's three prime ministerial candidates suggested she was ready to take on the role.
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Thaksin backs casino licence bidding
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, on Saturday insisted licences to operate casinos in new entertainment complexes will be granted through bidding only.
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Police seek duo linked to blast that killed two officers
Police have sought arrest warrants for two men suspected of planting a bomb that killed two border patrol police in Narathiwat last week, a source said on Saturday.
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Taking down gorilla smugglers proves difficult
A wildlife official following up on the discovery of a baby gorilla seized in Turkey and allegedly bound for Thailand, has admitted that taking action against any guilty party may be difficult.
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Myanmar, Thailand pledge to combat scam gangs
Myanmar has pledged to collaborate with Thailand in combating transnational call centre gangs, according to Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
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Missing Chinese model returns home safely
A Chinese model who had been missing for almost a month has been located and safely returned to his country, Thai police said on Saturday.
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