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First Summons Issued in Senate Vote-Rigging Investigation: International Edition
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On Friday, the Election Commission (EC) and the Department of Special Investigations (DSI) issued summons to six out of 53 senators who are under investigation for alleged vote manipulation during last year’s Senate election. The DSI officers served the summons at the suspects’ homes, located throughout Bangkok, following approval from the Election Commission, as…
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Analysts Forecast Slump in Thai Bourse
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The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) may face stagnation this month due to slow advancements in US-China and Thailand-US trade discussions along with a weak domestic economy. However, analysts suggest that the anticipated boost from the launch of Thai ESG Extra (ESGX) funds could provide some support. A division of the state-controlled China Galaxy…
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Your Weekly Horoscope: May 9-15 Edition
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Your precise horoscope for career, finances, and relationships from Guru by the Bangkok Post’s renowned clairvoyant. Find out how you’ll fair this week and into the future. Note: (?) is designated for career, (?) stands for financial gain, (?) represents shared existence, and (?) refers to independent living. Horoscope by Chaiyospol Hemwijit and translated…
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AirAsia Trims China Flights as Demand Wanes
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AirAsia is contemplating cutting back on flights between Thailand and China by at least 15% as a response to the downturn in the Chinese market. Simultaneously, the airline urges the Thai authorities to maximize tax refund benefits for visitors in an effort to swiftly boost consumer expenditure. Tassapon Bijleveld, executive chairman of Asia Aviation,…
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Sir Tom Farmer, Founder of Kwik Fit, Passes Away at 84
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Sir Tom Farmer, the founder of the Kwik Fit garage chain, passed away at the age of 84. The businessman from Edinburgh passed away calmly at his residence in the city on Friday, as stated by his family. He transformed the company into the largest standalone tire and auto parts retailer globally, ultimately selling…
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IMF’s Favor to Pakistan Sparks Controversy: Congress MP Manish Tewari Weighs In
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New Delhi [ India ], May 10 (ANI): Congress MP Manish Tewari criticized the International Monetary Fund for approving a $1 billion loan Pakistan , describing it as “highly regrettable,” and stated that the “empathy” towards the IMF towards Pakistan is clearly “unwarranted.” “It is terribly regrettable because the funds that go to Pakistan…
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Trump Seizes Greater Control Over GOP’s Big Money: An Unprecedented Move
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In 2024, numerous factors made Donald Trump seem like a burden for the Republican Party. He confronted four separate criminal charges—resulting in convictions for 34 specific crimes—and also faced multiple civil suits. Additionally, several prominent conservatives announced their intention to vote Democrat instead. However, Trump’s grip on the Republican Party intensified even further after…
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Tax on Second Homes Generates £12.5M for Council
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Councillors were informed that over the past year, a council tax surcharge collected from those who own secondary homes amounted to approximately £12.5 million for the Pembrokeshire council. The number was disclosed during an event council meeting In reaction to a question posed by a citizen following the authority’s decision to decrease the council…
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This MAGA warlord scheme will shock the hell out of you | Opinion
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Good God. The United States finds itself teetering on the brink of a moral abyss, and we seem poised to plunge over the edge. The Trump administration is currently in power. planning To move migrants using U.S. military aircraft to detention facilities located in a region controlled by warlords within Libya—a choice that underscores…
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Why I’ll Take on the EFCC — VeryDarkMan
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Prominent social media figure Martins Vincent Otse, who goes by the aliases VeryDarkMan or VDM, has detailed potential legal steps he might pursue against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after being released from their custody. In a video shared via social media, VeryDarkMan disclosed that the organization captured an image featuring their…