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Thailand’s golf siblings Moriya, Ariya receive Public Diplomacy Award

Thailand’s terrific golf siblings Moriya and Ariya Jutanugarn have been named the dual recipients of the Public Diplomacy Award...

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The ‘tyranny of thinness’ still dominates fashion

Despite claims that the fashion industry is embracing curvier bodies, the data suggests it could be guilty of what...

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Cross border scams on agenda at Thai and Cambodian PM meeting

Thailand will talk with Cambodia about online scammers who operate along the border when both countries’ prime ministers meet...

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Eight police among 17 suspects allegedly involved in online gambling business

Eight police officers, including a division commander, are among 17 suspects, allegedly implicated in an illegal online gambling platform,...

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Digital wallet scheme to be funded by borrowing from GSB : Move Forward MP Sirikanya

Move Forward party deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakul claimed today (Monday) that the money to fund the government’s 560-billion baht...

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Permanent border Thai-Cambodian checkpoint mooted for Sa Kaeo

To boost bilateral trade and communications between Thailand and Cambodia, Sa Kaeo authorities have asked for the opening of...

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Ex-Democrat deputy leader Prinn sentenced to two years for sexual harassment

Former Democrat party deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi was sentenced to two years in prison today (Monday), after he was...

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Raid on my house is result of internal conflicts : Deputy national police chief Surachate

Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn believes that the raid on his house this morning (Monday) was...

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PM welcomes first group of Chinese tourists arriving under visa free program

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and representatives of the Thai tourism sector and Ministry of Tourism and Sports went to...

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From K-pop to sales girls: AI goes mainstream in South Korea

Seoul, South Korea – Her face is a deepfake. Her body belongs to a team of similar-sized actors. But she sings,...

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Pannika Wanich: Political death sentence snuffs out Thailand’s anti-establishment heroine

Last week’s Supreme Court ruling banning former MP Pannika Wanich from elections and political office for life has been...

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Police raid home of deputy national police chief in Bangkok

Cyber crime police raided house, in a housing estate in Bangkok, of Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, the deputy national...

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The Secrets of Si Thep

Visiting the ancient town of Si Thep is now at the top of many travellers’ wish lists, thanks to...

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Debt moratorium policy an exercise in futility?

At the first meeting of the Cabinet on September 13, the new government announced a debt moratorium policy for...

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Boy injured by explosion in Chachoengsao

A six-year old boy was seriously injured yesterday (Saturday) when he opened a bag, which had been abandoned in...

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French rapper MHD gets 12 years in prison for youth’s murder

Paris, France – French rapper MHD was sentenced Saturday to 12 years in prison for the 2018 murder of a young man in...

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‘Listen to the people’: PM’s push for water mega-projects triggers flood of concern 

Concerned Thais and environmentalists have expressed alarm at Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s support for a 2.2-trillion-baht water management project on...

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Wild gaur injures three forest rangers in Buri Ram

Three forest rangers were injured by a gaur in Buri Ram province on Friday evening. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, head of...

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Court dismisses petition to overturn former park chief Rutchada’s dismissal

Former director-general of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, Rutchada Suriyakul Ayutthaya, has lost his bid to have...

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Paris Fashion Week starts after Balmain robbery

Paris, France – The hectic fashion season reaches its last stop in Paris on Monday, with the biggest intrigue being whether...

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Monet and Impressionist artists immortalized in Bangkok exhibition

In what promises to be a real feast for the eyes, the newly opened digital immersive exhibition “Monet &...

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Blockbuster movie scares Chinese tourists away from Thailand

For millions of Chinese tourists, Thailand used to be a happy land of water fights, lantern festivals and delicious...

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Thailand is in new chapter of democracy : Thai PM

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has promised a new chapter in Thailand’s democratic development by strengthening its democratic institutions...

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Full statement delivered by Thai PM at the UN General Assembly

Statement by Srettha Thavisin Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand at the General Debate 
of the 78th Session...

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Piyabutr promises to cease attacks on Move Forward

The Progressive Movement’s core leader Piyabutr Saengkanokkul has vowed to stop criticising the Move Forward party, after its supporters...

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Phumtham welcomes convicted former PM Thaksin as PM’s chief advisor

Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has welcomed Srettha Thavisin’s idea of having convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra act...

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DNA from 2 dead children are parental match to Songsak and ex-partner

Analysis of DNA from two children, whose remains were dumped on wasteland in Bang Sue district in 2013 and...

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Ex-culture minister offers to surrender to face corruption charges

Fugitive former culture minister Itthiphol Kunplome has offered to surrender to face corruption charges, in connection with the illegal...

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US president congratulates Srettha on assuming office as Thailand’s prime minister

Thailand and the United States will further enhance Thai-US relations and trade development, said Prime Minister and Finance Minister...

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We miss you, Uncle Tu : Thanakorn

It has been almost a month since former Thai prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha left the public eye, when he...

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New Zealand probes mystery illness killing rare penguins

A mystery illness is decimating the chicks of New Zealand’s endangered yellow-eyed penguins, and scientists say they may have...

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Red Line train fare to be reduced to Bt20 by New Year

The State Railways of Thailand (SRT) board agreed yesterday (Thursday) to cut the fare on the Taling Chan-Bang Sue-Rangsit...

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Thailand’s new PM holds talks with Tesla chief Musk

 Thailand’s new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday he held talks with Tesla TSLA.O chief Elon Musk during a visit...

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PM asks Microsoft to invest in regional data centre in Thailand

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin invited Microsoft to invest in developing Thailand as a regional data centre during an informal...

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PM admits political divide in Thailand is difficult to tackle

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told Thai people living in the United States that the country’s political conflict is a...

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Telltale signs to come from leadership changes 

The most lethal weapon has to be able to fly under the radar and pack a big punch. Chaithawat...

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Thaksin could become government advisor : Srettha

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has hinted that convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra could be assigned an advisory role...

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Srettha government attempts to reorient foreign policy with old approach

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is following the old approach to Thailand’s foreign affairs in a bid to rebuild confidence...

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Thai PM says use of cannabis must be regulated within six months

Speaking in New York, Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said that his government will amend the law on cannabis,...

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Former Democrat MP Mallika quits party

Former Democrat party-list MP and party executive member Mallika Boonmeetrakool Mahasook has announced her resignation from the party, to...

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Transport minister vows to press ahead with land bridge mega project

Transport ministry will press ahead with the land bridge project, to link a deep-sea port in Ranong  on the...

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The Navy to reopen bidding for salvage of sunken HTMS Sukhothai next month

The Navy will reopen bidding for the contract to salvage the wreck of the Rattanakosin-class corvette ship, HTMS Sukhothai,...

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El Niño effects forecast to get worse from November to January

Thailand is facing moderate El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), which is expected to worsen in November and last until next...

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It’s time for US to do more business in Thailand : Thai PM

This Thai government’s top priority is to re-energise Thailand’s competitiveness and position as a leading investment destination, an engine...

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Thai FM calls for reform of global health architecture

Thailand’s Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has called for greater investment in Universal Health Coverage (UHC), to ensure the resilience...

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Minor earthquake hit Chiang Rai last night, no reports of damage

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake shook four districts of Thailand’s northern province of Chiang Rai about 45 minutes after midnight...

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Thailand and ASEAN ready to host World Cup 2034 : Srettha

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he has advised FIFA president Gianni Infantino, during their recent meeting, that Thailand...

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 Pannika vows to stay in politics

Pannika Wanich has vowed to stay engaged in political activities, despite being banned from election or appointment to political...

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Most species of ‘world’s largest flower’ risk extinction: study

Bangkok, Thailand – Most species of the famously large Rafflesia flower, which has long captured the imagination with its enormous speckled red...

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Blue Flag outlets may join “digital wallet” scheme : Commerce minister

Ministry of Commerce is considering using its extensive network of retail outlets, shops and eateries, under the “Blue Flag”...

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Bones found buried on wasteland in Bangkok in search for children’s remains

Police found two pieces of bone buried on vacant land behind a petrol station in Phahonyothin Soi 56 in...

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Former MP Pannika banned from contesting elections for life 

The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders has decided to permanently revoke the right to contest elections...

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Thai PM discusses investment with CEO BlackRock Inc. in New York

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he is satisfied with his meeting with Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock Inc.,...

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Former Move Forward MP doxes party critic

The Move Forward party will talk to its former MP, Amarat Chokepamitkul, to find out for more about her...

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Child murder suspect leads police to four burial sites in Bangkok

Police investigators and forensic officers escorted a murder suspect, his current spouse and former spouse, to four locations in...

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Petitioner Srisuwan’s attacker given 15 days in prison

The man who attacked serial petitioner and political activist Srisuwan Janya in front of the media at the Central...

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Thailand hunts for missing ancient site treasures

Si Thep, Thailand – Under the scorching sun, Thai archaeologist Tanachaya Tiandee clambers through ruined pagodas in the ancient town of Si Thep,...

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Public Health minister defends appointing his spouse as advisor

Public Health minister Dr Cholnan Srikaew has defended his decision to appoint his wife, Dr Nuansakul Bamrungpong, as one...

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The dramatic fall of Pita Limjaroenrat – and what it means for Move Forward Party

Pita Limjaroenrat, the initial frontrunner to become Thailand’s 30th prime minister, has made a huge sacrifice in a bid...

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Indonesia woman jailed for TikTok video praying before eating pork

Jakarta, Indonesia – An Indonesian court has sentenced a woman to two years in prison and handed her a heavy...

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Oil firms should not make excessive profit from consumers : Energy minister

Oil companies in Thailand should not take too much profit from consumers, to avoid inducing suffering, said Energy Minister...

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A police and a drug trafficker killed in a raid in Chiang Rai

An anti-narcotics police officer and a suspected drug trafficker were killed and another officer was injured in a gun...

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Thailand stresses achieving Sustainable Development Goals at UNGA : Srettha

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has pledged to work for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) attainment to uplift the lives...

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Chaithawat tipped to become new leader of Move Forward party

Move Forward Party Secretary-General Chaithawat Tulathon has been tipped to become the new party leader, succeeding Pita Limjaroenrat who...

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Anutin admits to difficulties in solving the Green Line train issues

Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul admitted today (Tuesday) that solving the Green Line train issue, which involves massive debt, concession...

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Musk considers charging all X users monthly fee

Paris, France –  Elon Musk has sparked outrage among fans of his social media platform X by suggesting he might introduce...

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Si Thep historical park recognised as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site

Thailand’s Si Thep historical park, in the northern province of Phetchabun, has been recognised as a UNESCO World Cultural...

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“I’m ready to take helm of Pheu Thai party” : Paetongtarn

Paetongtarn, the youngest daughter of convicted former prime minister Thaksin, said today (Tuesday) that she is ready to become...

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My father underwent surgery last week : Paetongtarn

Thaksin Shinawatra, who is currently serving a prison sentence, underwent surgery last week and is in recovery, according to...

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Emergency decree in restive south extended for one month

The Cabinet has extended the emergency decree in force in most parts of Thailand’s Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat provinces...

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Thai Court revokes arbitrator’s ruling on Hopewell’s ฿24Bn compensation

Thailand’s Central Administrative Court has revoked a ruling by an arbitration tribunal, ordering the Ministry of Transport and State...

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Jury still out on idea of paying salaries to civil servants twice a month

At the first Cabinet meeting presided over by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on September 13, the government launched a...

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Chai Wacharonke: Cockfighting king enters arena as Thailand’s new govt spokesman

Despite only entering politics last year, Chai Wacharonke has surprisingly beaten a handful of rival candidates to the post...

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Is it Move Forward’s turn to have its cake and eat it too?

The Move Forward Party, best known for its radical ideas, has always been seen by its critics as being...

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UNICEF appoints Nualphan Lamsam as Thailand’s National Ambassador

UNICEF has named Nualphan Lamsam, affectionately known as Madam Pang, as the new National Ambassador for Thailand. In her...

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Government promises Bt400 minimum wage in January

Thailand’s minimum wage is expected to be increased to 400 baht/day, tentatively from January 1, according to Prime Minister...

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Thai men to enjoy maternity benefits on behalf of their wives

Thai men who have made contributions to the Social Security Fund can now claim refunds for medical check-ups, pre-natal...

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Biden says ‘I get it’ on age issue

Joe Biden, America’s oldest ever president, said Monday he understood a focus on his age but that he was...

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PM Srettha to visit Cambodia this month

Cambodia is looking forward to Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s visit to Phnom Penh later this month, aimed at...

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Online speculation grows over Kamnan Nok’s actual whereabouts

The mysteries surrounding the detention of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has also caused many to doubt whether...

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Move Forward party warned by Pheu Thai MPs not to “play games”

Pheu Thai MP Khrumanit Sungpoom has warned the Move Forward party about widespread speculation that it plans to engage...

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No parole for Thaksin… yet

Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is not yet entitled to parole, according to Corrections Department spokesman Sitthi Sutheewong...

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Funding sources for “digital wallet” scheme will be known in 10 days : Deputy finance minister

The Finance Ministry is expected to have answers within ten days to clear public doubt about the source of...

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Thais to enjoy more cut of electricity charge

The Cabinet has decided today (Monday) to reduce further the electricity rate, to 3.99 baht per unit. This follows...

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Deputy House speaker defends trip to Singapore

Deputy House speaker Padipat Suntiphada has defended his planned Singapore trip, saying people should not jump the gun in...

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NESDC casts doubts over domestic consumption rise from digital wallet scheme

National Social and Economic Council (NESDC) is unsure that the digital wallet scheme will boost domestic consumption to the...

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Padipat’s trip to Singapore is above board – House speaker

The much-criticized planned trip to Singapore by Deputy House Speaker Padipat Suntiphada is a working visit and is permissible...

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Snake no mistake: Australian fined for surfing with python

As if sharks were not already enough to worry about, an Australian surfer has been seen paddling out with a python coiled around...

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PM Srettha is visiting Beijing in early October

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will fly to Beijing early next month for a three-day official visit, a highly placed...

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Obesity prompts airlines to occasionally weigh passengers before flights

Several airlines are temporarily requiring their passengers to be weighed before boarding, the data from which is used in...

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Eight districts of Chiang Mai flooded

Flash floods and river overflows have inundated 27 villages in eight districts of the northern province of Chiang Mai,...

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PM tells police of stationary car to turn engine off

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been praised after he told a police who parked his police car with engine...

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It’s 3pm and the pick-up truck growls as it negotiates the winding road towards Thailand’s largest National Park, Kaeng...

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Promoting life-long learning with the ‘Wonderlearn’ project

What do young celebrities like actor Chanon “Nonkul” Santinatornkul, singer Nanthapak “Fame” Kittirattanawiwat and Gen X media personalities Karuna...

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‘Hostage diplomacy’: a growing headache for the West

Sylvie Arnaud’s first feeling when she learnt her son Louis had been detained in Iran in September last year...

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PM Srettha might move to live in Government House

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he is thinking about moving into the Government House living quarters, to ease the...

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Aid groups sound alarm in Libya as hopes dwindle for survivors

Aid groups have warned of growing risk posed by the spread of disease that could compound the humanitarian crisis...

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Will govt policy to cut train fares by 50% spark Bangkok renaissance?

Ruling party Pheu Thai has promised to honor its election policy by capping Bangkok city train fares at 20...

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Bangkok painted with the colours of Japan

Japanese culture has a huge influence on Bangkok. Apart from learning about Thai culture and cuisine, foreigners visiting the...

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Shootings at Kamnan Nok’s house were planned : Deputy national police chief

Someone appears to have pulled the plug on two CCTV servers at the house of Praween Chanklai, aka “Kamnan...

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