Army plays down attacks
A coordinated wave of 51 attacks across Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala may have been launched to discredit state officials and retaliate against a crackdown on illicit trade, Fourth Army Area commander Lt Gen Norathip Phoynok says.
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Chinese durian lovers rejoice as new rail routes bring supply surge and lower prices
SHANGHAI – Not long ago, eating a whole durian was a splurge for many Chinese households, with the fruit's demanding storage and transport requirements helping to keep prices high.
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American faces attempted murder charge after drug-fuelled robbery
An American man who allegedly stole beer from a convenience store in Bangkok while high on methamphetamine and later slashed a policeman's neck when he tried to arrest him will be charged with attempted murder.
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Amnesty law takes effect Monday, excludes lese majeste offences
The Peaceful Society Promotion Act has been published in the Royal Gazette and will take effect on Monday, granting amnesty for a wide range of political offences committed over the past two decades, but excluding lese majeste cases.
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Bombings and arson continue in South
There were 51 violent incidents in the three southernmost border provinces on Saturday night, almost half of them occurring in Narathiwat.
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Nan flood recovery under way, aid payments prepared
NAN – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Sunday ordered state agencies to speed up flood recovery, compensation payments and infrastructure repairs in Nan and other flood-affected provinces, while maintaining heightened monitoring for further flooding and landslides during the remainder of the rainy season.
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