Thailand will support Timor-Leste joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) as its 11th member despite reported opposition from Myanmar, officials said yesterday.
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Opposition parties welcome Bhumjaithai
Leaders of five opposition parties held their first joint meeting of the new parliamentary session on Thursday morning as they welcomed the Bhumjaithai Party, with leader Anutin Charnvirakul vowing to fully scrutinise the government.
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New rules to tone down too-bright Bangkok billboards
The Bangkok Metropolitan Council has approved a draft regulation to control the intensity of light from illuminated billboards to protect people&s eyes.
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Critics urge govt to withdraw two bills including a casino one
A coalition of civic groups and the opposition People's Party (PP) have called on the government to withdraw two controversial bills, one aimed at legalising casino-entertainment complexes and another amending the country's gambling laws to allow online betting.
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Foreign ministry slams Hun Manet comments
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on Cambodia to stop interfering in Thailand's domestic affairs.
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Chalerm Phrakiat Road works 'ahead of schedule'
The Department of Rural Roads says the Chalerm Phrakiat Road extension in Nakhon Si Thammarat province is moving ahead of schedule, which will ease traffic and boost the regional economy.
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