New booze rules raise alarm
The government has been called on to enforce alcohol-control regulations amid fears that easing the law could lead to more calamitous incidents, particularly during the Songkran holiday.
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Trat locals oppose expressway project
Residents and business operators in Trat city have slammed the proposed 5.9-kilometre route connecting Laem Ngob district to Koh Chang, arguing that the new expressway, which bypasses the city, will hurt the local economy.
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Govt takes fire over debate bid
The government is facing sharp criticism for trying to fast-track the deliberation of the entertainment-casino complex bill in parliament despite lacking a comprehensive feasibility study to support it.
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Faith in Medical Council 'at risk' as probe delayed
The Medical Council has postponed its decision on whether doctors who treated former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra at the Police General Hospital (PGH) violated ethical standards after a probe committee received additional documents about the case.
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Thai rice to be hit hard by US tariffs, MP urges action
The rice export sector is being told to brace for impacts caused by the 36% tariff on imports from Thailand announced by US President Donald Trump, while the government is being urged to negotiate for a lower tariff rate.
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Panel moots road safety measures
The road safety committee has proposed four key measures to curb traffic accidents during the upcoming Songkran festival.
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