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	Three NLA members abstained. The NLA set up a 15-member panel to vet the bill.</div>
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	The bill requires the state to provide foods, shelters and careers to homeless people but migrants will not be covered by the bill.</div>
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NLA passes first reading of homeless people bill

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<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%">Nongluck is a senior economic journalist covering the macroeconomics, real estate, and corporate investment strategies driving growth across Thailand and Southeast Asia</span></span><span lang="TH" style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Angsana New&quot;,serif">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

NLA passes first reading of homeless people bill

The National Legislative Assembly Friday passed the first reading of the bill to protect homeless people. The bill was approved with 143 votes.

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