'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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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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Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham says he can dissolve House
Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai dismissed the Council of State's (CoS) opinion about the acting prime minister's power to dissolve the House of Representatives as just one of many legal views.
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Thai durian is among the country & s most iconic fruits, earning the title King of Fruits & thanks to the rich, distinct flavour that sets it apart from other varieties. If you're looking to attempt durian at its best, it's a seasonal fruit readily available about six months a year, usually from April to September.Thai durian is among the nation & s most renowned fruits,&making the title King of Fruits & thanks to the abundant, unique flavour that sets it apart from other ranges. If you're wanting to attempt durian at its best, it's a seasonal fruit readily available about 6 months a year, generally from April to September.
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US, Thai, Canadian navies in gulf drills
The United States Navy (USN), Royal Thai Navy (RTN), and Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) have joined forces for the 31st annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (Carat) Thailand maritime exercise, which began on Monday in Sattahip district, Chon Buri.
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Pro-cannabis rally plans long stay outside health ministry
Cannabis advocates settled in for a long rally outside the Public Health Ministry in Nonthaburi province on Monday, protesting against perceived moves to recriminalise it. 
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