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Progressive movement hopes for endorsement of Bill to decentralise power

Thailand’s Progressive Movement has expressed hope that its draft Bill, to amend Section 147 of the Constitution and decentralise...

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More ancient cave paintings found in Ubon Ratchathani

Thailand’s Fine Arts Department has announced the discovery of 14 ancient cave paintings in Sirindhorn district of the north-eastern...

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China moves to curb rare, nationwide protests

(AFP) – Chinese security forces on Monday filled the streets of Beijing and Shanghai following online calls for another night...

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Ratsadon leaders acquitted over protest at Democracy Monument in 2020

The Dusit District Court in Bangkok acquitted six anti-establishment Ratsadon protest leaders yesterday (Monday) of defying the Emergency Decree...

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Thai PM says cabinet reshuffle before New Year

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has indicated that he might order a minor cabinet reshuffle before the New Year. The...

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Prime Minister Sunak says UK’s ‘golden era’ with China is over

LONDON, Nov 28 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday that the so-called “golden era” of...

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Business & Economy News

Thailand’s start-up ecosystem not-so-glorious due to economic challenges

Thailand’s start-up sector may not be so booming due to the ongoing global economic challenges, while many early-stage start-ups...

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Crime News

Baby rescued after being dumped on garbage heap in Chon Buri

A new-born baby has been rescued after being found dumped by a heap of garbage in front of a...

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News World

Blank sheets of paper become symbol of defiance in China protests

SHANGHAI/BEIJING, Nov 27 (Reuters) – Chinese protesters have turned to blank sheets of paper to express their anger over...

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First cruise ship in three years docks at Samui Island

People on Samui Island extended a warm welcome to 600 passengers and 400 crew today (Sunday), from the first...

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Business & Economy Highlight News

Thai government ends popular co-payment stimulus measure

There is no need for the government to roll out another phase of the 50:50 co-payment scheme, because the...

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Undersea survey at Khao Lak prior to developing submarine Learning Park

Divers from the Marine and Coastal Resources Department and the Third Fleet of the Royal Thai Navy conducted an...

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ASEAN Opinion South Watch

Anwar’s view on conflict in southern Thailand

One question that has arisen almost right after opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was appointed Malaysia’s prime minister last week...

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News World

Shanghai hit by COVID protests as anger spreads across China

SHANGHAI, Nov 27 (Reuters) – Protests simmered in Shanghai early on Sunday, as residents in several Chinese cities, many...

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Brazil school shooting toll rises to four after teacher death

(AFP) – The death toll from a twin school shooting in Brazil rose to four on Saturday after a...

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Free COVID vaccination resumes Dec 17th at the Institute of Dermatology, Bangkok

The Institute of Dermatology will resume providing free COVID-19 vaccinations to members of the public on December 17th, as...

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ASEAN Opinion

OPINION – Malaysia under PM Anwar: the challenges of a multi-racial society

First, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim must be congratulated for being the 10th leader of Malaysia since independence. His patience...

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Court orders SBN to stop showing World Cup via AIS Playbox service

Thailand’s Central Intellectual Property Court has ordered Super Broadband Network (SBN) to cease streaming World Cup 2022 football matches...

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News World

Huge COVID protests erupt in China’s Xinjiang after deadly fire

Nov 26 (Reuters) – Rare protests broke out in China’s far western Xinjiang region, with crowds shouting at hazmat-suited...

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General News

Prison inmates in Thailand can watch World Cup matches, but only up to 9pm

Thai inmates may watch World Cup 2022 football matches up to 9pm, but without gambling or quarrelling, according to...

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Crime News

Over 130 cars sold illegally by “car for cash” dealer seized by police

Crime Suppression Division police have impounded more than 130 cars, which had been pawned by their owners at a...

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China reports third consecutive daily record for new COVID cases

BEIJING, Nov 26 (Reuters) – China reported 35,183 new COVID-19 infections on Nov. 25, of which 3,474 were symptomatic...

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Highlight News South Watch

State of emergency Thailand’s southern provinces extended for three more months

The Emergency Situation Administration Committee has agreed to extend the state of emergency in the three southern provinces of...

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Crime News

14 arrested for allegedly operating illegal online gambling platform

Police from Thailand’s Technology Crime Suppression Division arrested 14 people yesterday (Friday), for allegedly operating an illegal online gambling...

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This Week with Thai PBS World Video

APEC Voices of the Future – This Week with Thai PBS World (November 25th 2022)

APEC 2022 is over, but there are still many issues that require immediate action. One of them being sustainable...

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Highlights of APEC 2022 in Bangkok – This Week with Thai PBS World (November 18th 2022)

APEC 2022 is Thailand’s first global event since the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s a big event as the last...

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Crime News

Four boys arrested for allegedly stealing motorcycles in Khon Kaen

Thai police arrested four teenagers and seized 11 stolen motorcycles and spare parts in a raid on a garage...

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COVID surge just a “new wave” which will gradually fade after the New Year

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has instructed all state hospitals to provide free vaccinations to members of the public,...

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December is an ideal month to view Mars

Stargazers in Thailand and worldwide will have an ideal opportunity to view Mars, as it will approach a distance...

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Business & Economy Highlight News

Thai government offers 60 billion baht in savings bonds to the public

The Public Debt Management Office at the Finance Ministry will offer 60 billion baht in government savings bonds for...

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General Highlight News

Baggage reclaim service provider at Suvarnabhumi airport faces ultimatum

The company contracted to handle passenger baggage at Suvarnabhumi airport will be replaced if it does not improve the...

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General News

Thai Air Force awaits US Congress approval to buy advanced F35 fighter jets

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is determined to procure two F35 fighter jets from the United States, despite...

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No sign yet whether Prayut will join Ruam Thai Sang Chart

The leader of Ruam Thai Sang Chart (United Thai Nation) Party has shot down rumours that Prime Minister Prayut...

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Crime News

Large amount of illegal narcotics seized at border checkpoint in Nong Khai 

Thai police and customs officials arrested a truck driver and seized illegal narcotics, worth about 100 million baht hidden...

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Charter Court rules Bill amending Political Parties Act constitutional

The 9 judges of the Thai Constitutional Court has ruled unanimously that a Bill to amend the Political Parties...

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Thai researchers win prizes at Seoul International Invention Fair 2022

Thai researchers and innovators shone at the Seoul International Invention Fair 2022 (SIIF) by winning two grand and three...

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Crime News

2.3kgs of cocaine seized from airmail parcel sent from Portugal

Thai customs and anti-narcotics officials seized about 2.31 kilograms of cocaine, found in an airmail parcel sent from Portugal,...

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Global growth to slow amid ‘persistent’ high inflation: OECD

(AFP) – World growth is set to slide from 3.1 percent this year to 2.2 percent next year due...

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Business & Economy Highlight News

Draft bill to protect consumers from defective goods endorsed by cabinet

The Thai cabinet approved, in principle, a draft bill today (Tuesday), which seeks to hold businesses accountable for goods...

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ASEAN News

Indonesia quake toll jumps to 268, rescuers hunt for survivors

(AFP) – The death toll from an earthquake on Indonesia’s main island of Java jumped to 268 on Tuesday,...

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Crime Highlight News South Watch

Police officer killed and several others injured by car bomb in Narathiwat

At least one police officer was killed and ten others injured by a car bomb at a police apartment...

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GPO to begin Phase 3 clinical trials of its COVID vaccine in December

Thailand’s Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) plans to begin Phase 3 clinical trials of its COVID-19 vaccine in December, after...

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Business & Economy Highlight News

Thailand’s economic think tank predicts 3.2% growth this year

Bolstered by recovery in the tourism sector, Thailand’s economic growth for the whole of 2022 is forecast to be...

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News World

U.S., China defence ministers meet for second time this year

PHNOM PENH, Nov 22 (Reuters) – The Chinese and U.S. defence ministers met for their second face-to-face talks this...

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Business & Economy Highlight News

Bangkok administration asked to settle its 40 billion baht debt with BTS

BTS Group Holdings Plc. (BTS) is demanding that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) settle the about 40 billion baht...

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News World

US VP Harris to visit Philippine island near China-claimed waters

(AFP) – US Vice President Kamala Harris will travel Tuesday to a Philippine island near waters claimed by China...

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Turtles and see-through frogs on agenda at wildlife summit

(AFP) – A global wildlife summit in Panama will decide whether to take measures to protect the translucent glass...

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News World

Biden pardons turkeys ‘Chocolate’ and ‘Chip’ for Thanksgiving

(AFP) – Joe Biden on Monday used his powers as US president to pardon two turkeys, sparing them from...

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Analysis Politics

Democrat disarray: What’s behind the dramatic decline of Thailand’s oldest party?

The Democrat Party’s ongoing dramatic decline is down to the hierarchical structure and culture of seniority in the country’s...

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ASEAN News

Indonesia quake kills over 160, search for survivors continues

CIANJUR, Indonesia (Reuters) – A powerful earthquake killed more than 160 people in Indonesia’s West Java province on Monday,...

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Indonesia quake kills more than 50, injures hundreds and destroys homes

JAKARTA, Nov 21 (Reuters) – A 5.6-magnitude earthquake killed more than 50 people and injured hundreds in Indonesia’s West...

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COVID infections expected to increase during cold season, but reduce in February

COVID-19 infections are expected to rise with the arrival of cold season, as more group activities are held and...

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Digital TV operators cry foul over “unfair” World Cup broadcast rights allocation

Digital television operators submitted a petition to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) today (Monday), demanding equal World...

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Three mild tremors felt in Mae Hong Son Monday, no reports of damage

Three mild earthquakes, measured at 1.9, 2.3 and 3.8 magnitude on the Richter scale, were reported in Thailand’snorthern province...

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Hong Kong leader tests positive for Covid on return from APEC

(AFP) – Hong Kong leader John Lee tested positive for Covid-19 on his return from an Asia-Pacific summit, the...

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Thailand’s COVID infections last week increased by 24 percent

COVID-19 infections continue to rise in Thailand. Last week there were 3,957 cases, averaging 565 cases a day, an...

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Business & Economy Highlight News

Brisk business in Bangkok’s Khao San area as World Cup 2022 kicks off

Pubs and restaurants on Bangkok’s Khao San Road were packed with foreign tourists and locals eating, drinking and watching...

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Body of a jet-ski rider recovered from the Srinagarind reservoir

Divers have successfully retrieved the remains of an 18-year-old Thai man, who accidently fell from the pillion of a...

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ASEAN News

What to expect as Malaysia’s split election leaves scramble to form government

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Malaysia’s political leaders were scrambling to form a coalition government on Sunday after...

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ASEAN News

Malaysia votes in general election, Anwar expected to lead tight race

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Reuters) – Malaysians were voting in a closely run general election on Saturday, a contest...

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Environment Opinion

Hope for APEC on sustainable development goals

Sustainable development has been a feature of most global summits, including APEC. As the host economy this year, Thailand...

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APEC youth representatives present Youth Declaration to Thai PM

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha received the Youth Declaration at Government House today (Monday), from young representatives of Asia-Pacific economies,...

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Rush to register for access to areas declared off-limits during APEC meeting

Dozens of delivery riders, other motorcyclists and residents of communities near the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre flocked to...

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Thai government’s seven souvenirs for APEC leaders and their spouses

Seven souvenirs have been prepared by the Thai government for presentation to leaders and their spouses during the APEC...

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Business & Economy News

Senate approves Finance Ministry’s guarantee Oil Fuel Fund’s debt

The Thai Senate gave the go ahead today (Monday) for the Finance Ministry to guarantee the 130 billion baht...

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Business & Economy News

Service fees for household and small business electricity use to be cut Jan-Apr

Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) to cut...

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Crime News

Guar found shot to death in housing estate close to Khao Yai National Park

Park rangers have found the carcass of an adult guar, believed to have been poached for its meat, near...

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Sunday deadline looms to conclude World Cup broadcast deal for Thailand

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has until this Sunday to conclude a deal with FIFA for World Cup...

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Serious COVID-19 infection cases on the rise in Bangkok and tourist provinces

COVID-19 infections in Thailand last week increased 12.8%, compared to a week earlier, and it is anticipated that the...

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Six dead in Istanbul blast, Erdogan says it ‘smells like terrorism’

ISTANBUL, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Six people were killed and 81 others wounded on Sunday when an explosion rocked...

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U.S. seeks no conflict with China, says Biden as G20 leaders gather

NUSA DUA, Indonesia, Nov 13 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday his country will maintain open...

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PM urges Thais to help ensure smooth summit for APEC delegates

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared Thailand’s readiness today (Sunday) to host the APEC Summit on November 18th and 19th,...

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Army officer killed and another injured in bomb blast in Narathiwat Province

An army captain was killed and another officer seriously injured when the vehicle in which they were travelling was...

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More than 2,300 journalists covering APEC meeting in Bangkok

More than 2,300 journalists from around the world have registered to cover the Asia Pacific Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM)...

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ASEAN Opinion

Opinion: Significance of Vietnamese President Phúc’s visit

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuân Phúc will become the first APEC leader to arrive in Bangkok and will be paying...

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Highlight News Politics

Poll – Thailand’s central provinces want Paetongtarn Shinawatra as next PM

Eligible voters in Thailand’s central region favour Paetongtarn Shinawatra, youngest daughter of fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin, as Thailand’s...

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News World

Russia’s Lavrov says West seeking to militarise southeast Asia

Nov 13 (Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Sunday said the West was “militarising” southeast Asia in...

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G20 ministers launch billion-dollar pandemic fund

(AFP) – G20 health and finance ministers launched a $1.4-billion fund Sunday to tackle the next global pandemic ahead...

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Warning of serious lung infection caused by smoking e-cigarettes

Thai people are warned about the harmful effects of electronic cigarettes and are being advised not to fall prey...

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News World

‘I feel good’: Biden says midterms send him to Xi meet ‘stronger’

(AFP) – US President Joe Biden said Sunday that the Democrats’ unexpected midterm election successes sent him into crunch...

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Crime News

18 online gambling administrators nabbed in raid on Pattaya snooker hall

Police have raided a snooker hall in Pattaya and arrested 18 people for allegedly running illegal online gambling operations....

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ASEAN Highlight News World

Thai PM proposes strategic partnerships between ASEAN and US

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has proposed a comprehensive strategic partnership between ASEAN and the United States in the...

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Biden pledges US will work with Southeast Asian nations

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — President Joe Biden promised Saturday that the United States would work with a strategically...

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This Week with Thai PBS World Video

APEC 2022: What to expect? – This Week with Thai PBS World (November 11th 2022)

Next week is a big week for Thailand, as the country is the “host economy” for the APEC Summit...

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General News

A young doctor reflects on his life with Stage 4 cancer and a bleak future

A young Thai doctor who, like many people, never expected to get cancer because of his physical fitness and...

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ASEAN News

ASEAN agrees in principle to admit East Timor as 11th member

PHNOM PENH, Nov 11 (Reuters) – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has agreed in principle to admit...

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Thai police assess potential threats to APEC Summit

The Thai police and military intelligence services have collected more than 220,000 items of information in their efforts to...

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General News

Thais abroad warned not to buy fresh fruit to bring home

Thais travelling abroad have been warned not to bring fresh fruit back to Thailand, as they may face legal...

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Highlight News

Negotiations held with FIFA to reduce cost of World Cup TV rights for Thailand

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) is negotiating with FIFA and its agent, seeking to reduce the US$36 million...

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Crime News

Police seize nearly 30,000 SIM cards believed to be used by call centre gangs

Police from Thailand’s Technology Crime Suppression Division have seized nearly 30,000 SIM cards in recent house raids yesterday (Thursday),...

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Thai court asked to suspend cannabis decriminalisation edict

Opposition parties and the Forensic Physician Association of Thailand (FPAT) have asked the Administrative Court to issue an injunction...

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News World

Ukraine signs ASEAN cooperation pact, Zelenskyy’s video address denied

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia  — Ukraine signed a cooperation treaty with ASEAN on Thursday in a largely symbolic act that...

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ASEAN Crime Highlight News

Prayut, Hun Sen pledge to step up crackdown on cross-border scams

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o–cha and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen on Thursday pledged to step up cooperation to crack...

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Highlight News

Thailand’s interior minister seeks to withdraw foreign land ownership edict for reconsideration

The government appears ready to do a U-turn on its plan to allow foreign land ownership in Thailand for...

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Heavy penalties for those who shoot guns into the air on Loy Krathong

Loy Krathong revellers are warned not to fire guns into the air, otherwise they could face heavy penalties, ranging...

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Analysis News

Will the government’s land ownership scheme for wealthy foreigners get off the ground?

Thai people are mostly opposed to a controversial government move that would allow high net worth foreigners to own...

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ASEAN News

Vietnam struggles to break one of world’s biggest coal addictions

(AFP) – Despite Vietnam’s solar boom and ambitious climate targets, the fast-growing economy is struggling to quit dirty energy...

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ASEAN News

Indonesia Q3 growth rises but remains below forecasts

(AFP) – Indonesia’s economic growth accelerated in the third quarter of 2022 on the back of strong exports and...

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