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A Chinese national suspected of taking part in a robbery in Huai Khwang district of Bangkok last Friday was arrested on Wednesday in Sri Racha district of Chon Buri, police said.

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TEST YOURSELF: Strange but healthy

From vegan eggs to insect-based treats, Thai researchers are creating alternative healthy food options.

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I don't want revenge, says 'Big Joke'

Deputy national police chief, Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn, says he does not want revenge on several senior officers for their actions against him, despite his holding secret information that he says could spell their doom.

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Two killed by Pattaya speedboat

The body of a missing 22-year-old Russian swimmer hit by a Pattaya speedboat that entered an off-limits zone was found on rocks off Haad Tian on Koh Larn on Wednesday morning. His friend also died after being hit by the speedboat.

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Thaksin could be out 'in February'

Senator Somchai Sawangkarn has confirmed that jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be eligible for early release in February after completing half of his one-year jail term.

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15 police who fled dinner party murder face charges

Fifteen police officers who fled when a gunman shot their colleague dead at Kamnan Nok's dinner party in Nakhon Pathom will be charged this week with dereliction of duty, Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) commissioner Jirabhop Bhuridej said on Tuesday.

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Heavy downpours flood eastern Bangkok

Heavy downpours during the evening rush hour made commuting in eastern Bangkok more miserable than usual on Tuesday, with some roads in Bang Na, Klong Toey and Phra Khanong better suited to boats.

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Deputy PM wants football gambling legalised

More forms of gambling should be legalised, for example on football, to raise tax revenue, says Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin.

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'Big Joke' says search of his house 'political'

Deputy national police chief Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn said the search of his home in Bangkok on Monday morning was dishonest and politically motivated.

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Thaksin's condition protected by 'right to privacy'

The Corrections Department on Monday said it cannot give details about inmates' health or other medical details without their consent, to protect their right to privacy.

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IELTS introduces One Skill Retake test

Didn't get the score you wanted on one part of the IELTS test? Now you can retake just one section.

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Police search Big Joke's house

Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) police searched the house of deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn in Bangkok on Monday morning after he was allegedly found to have been involved in gambling site operations.

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Ban recreational use of cannabis, official says

Cannabis use for recreational purposes should be totally banned, said the director of the Centre for Addiction Studies.

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Swiss man falls to his death at Phuket airport

A 53-year-old Swiss man fell to his death from a parking building at Phuket International Airport on Friday night.

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SRT approves 20-baht fare for MRT Red, Purple lines

State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has approved a fare reduction proposal for the mass rapid transit (MRT) Red and Purple lines, setting the fare at 20 baht.

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Thaksin’s hospital stay can continue: Justice Minister

Thaksin Shinawatra is one of 'many' convicts whose stays at hospital can be extended based on the judgement of relevant authorities and doctors, Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong said on Thursday.

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Open door on moving BTS train shocks passengers

A BTS Skytrain running with one of its doors wide open shocked passengers and drew heavy criticism after a video of the incident went viral online.

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'Killer dad' admits to murdering more kids

A man arrested with his wife for allegedly murdering their 2-year-old daughter has also admitted to killing four sons born to one of his three former wives, police said on Wednesday.

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TEST YOURSELF: New movie roundup

Here are a few films that hit Thai cinemas recently.

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Six police held in ‘Kamnan Nok’ case moved to Bangkok prison

Six police officers dismissed from the force for helping Praween “Kamnan Nok” Chankhlai escape arrest following the fatal shooting of a policeman at his house have been moved to the Bangkok Remand Prison.

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Prices of 20 essential items likely to be cut

The government is likely to start reducing the prices of 20 essential items next month, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Wednesday.

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Women warned of attractive foreign lovers scam

The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau has warned women of a fraudulent online matchmaker service that offers to find them attractive foreign lovers, and instead rips them off.

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Govt explains PM's expensive flight

The PM's deputy secretary on Tuesday explained why Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's flight to New York to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly from Sept 18-24 cost 30 million baht.

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Thaksin had surgery last week, says daughter

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has undergone surgery and is in the process of recovery according to his daughter Paetongtarn, who said on Tuesday she does not know how long he must remain in hospital.

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Singapore aims for passport-free airport departures

Some passengers will soon be able to depart from Singapore’s Changi Airport without a passport.

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