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Thousands camp outside Thai PM's office in escalation of protests
The protesters had earlier faced off against thousands of royalist supporters, who showed up in their biggest numbers since the start of protests that have also demanded curbs on the monarch's powers
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Thailand approves tax breaks to spur consumption, revive economy
The government will offer a tax deduction of up to 30,000 baht ($966) on purchases of goods and services from October to December
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20 killed on temple trip in Thailand as bus, train collide: Report
The accident took place at 8:05 a.m. (0105 GMT) near the Khlong Kwaeng Klan railway station 63 km (40 miles) east of Bangkok, said Maitree Tritilanon, governor of Chachoengsao province
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Interpol issues 'red notice' for Thai Red Bull heir over fatal hit and run
After charges against him were dropped in July, a probe conducted by the office of PM Prayuth Chan-ocha concluded the entire investigation had been "compromised"
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Fugitive former Thai leader Thaksin says he had tested Covid-19 positive
He had mild symptoms sneezing and low fever but checked his health because he was preparing to travel, said the spokesman, Wim Rungwattanachinda
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Thailand govt set to borrow $46 billion to fund coronavirus recovery
Nation's debt-to-GDP ratio seen rising to 57.2% next year
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Govt opens dumping probe on Malaysia, Vietnam, Thai copper tube imports
India is investigating imports of copper tubes and pipes from Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand, to determine whether producers in these countries were receiving unfair subsidies, the government said
India opens anti-subsidy probe Malaysia, Vietnam, Thai copper, tube imports
The probe covers imports shipped between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2020
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Thailand's cabinet backs $2.2 billion cash aid to boost economy, jobs
The Thai economy is forecast to contract by more than 8% this year, its worst annual performance on record, led by a slump in exports and tourism
Thailand protesters claim victory with a letter to king's council
Tens of thousands gather near Thammasat varsity campus for the biggest anti-govt protest since the 2014 military coup
Thailand protesters hold ambitious rally for democratic reforms in Bangkok
Protesters were gathering Saturday in Bangkok for the most ambitious rally so far in a pro-democracy campaign that has shaken up the government and Thailand's conservative establishment
Vande Bharat: 153 stranded Indians depart from Thailand for New Delhi
A special Air India flight from Thailand departed for New Delhi on Tuesday, carrying 153 stranded Indians, under the Vande Bharat Mission
Thailand government delays purchase of two submarines from China
Thailand's govt has decided to delay the purchase of two submarines from China, withdrawing its request to parliament to include the sum for an initial payment in the fiscal year 2021 national budget
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Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha says tensions over protests endanger nation
Thailand's prime minister on Wednesday described the country's future as dire if escalating political tensions over demands by pro-democracy demonstrators for his government to resign aren't resolved
Why countries like India don't want to wait for superpowers' Covid vaccines
Groups such as the World Health Organization, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance are working to ensure that coverage extends beyond the developed world
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Facebook blocks access to group criticising Thailand's monarchy
The Facebook group, Royalist Marketplace, was blocked late Monday after the social media giant bowed to pressure from the Thai government
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Thailand suffers biggest economic fall since 1998, more stimulus announced
The data, which also showed a record contraction quarter-on-quarter, represents another headache for the government, also facing its biggest anti-government protests since the 2014 coup.
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ADB to lend Thailand $1.5 billion to aid its coronavirus response
Asian Development Bank announced Tuesday it will provide a $1.5 billion loan to Thailand to aid its response to the coronavirus pandemic
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In politically turbulent Thailand, how public health system curbed Covid-19
Why has Thailand performed so much better than other countries in containing the virus?
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Eight billion internet records of millions of users in Thailand leaked
The database, containing DNS queries and Netflow data, was lying on the internet without a password
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