The cabinet yesterday approved another one-month extension of the state of emergency through Sept 30, saying a resurgence of Covid-19 around the world necessitated the move.
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Thong Lor police yesterday did a U-turn in the 2012 hit-and-run case involving Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya and applied for a new warrant against him on three charges, citing the recent discovery of new evidence.
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Prayut applauds 'crucial' new Bangkok motorway
A new motorway from Bangkok to Chon Buri and Rayong provinces was opened by the prime minister on Monday.
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Panupong arrested at site of PM's visit
Student activist Panupong Jadnok was detained on Monday while he was protesting in Rayong outside a market being visited by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
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Facebook blocks group of 1m critical of monarchy amid govt pressure
Facebook on Monday blocked access within Thailand to a group with 1 million members that discusses His Majesty the King, after the government threatened legal action over failure to take down content deemed defamatory to the monarchy.
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Students accuse teachers of intimidation
Student groups have demanded the Education Ministry deal with teachers bullying students who express their political stance while at school.
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