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Suu Kyi’s NLD party clashes with military over proposal to change army-drafted charter

NAYPYITAW (Reuters) – Myanmar’s ruling party clashed with military lawmakers on Tuesday as it proposed steps towards changing the...

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Security stepped up in Naratiwat following multiple attacks Friday night

Security officials in 14 districts of the southernmost province of Narathiwat have been put on high alert after suspected...

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9 motorists strapped with ankle monitors and placed on parole for drunk driving

Nine motorists were placed on parole and strapped with ankle monitors for 15 days by the court on Thursday...

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Militants may try to expand operations beyond the deep South:  NSC chief

A top security official said today that southern militants might try to expand their terrorism activities outside the three...

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42 killed and over 400 injured in road accidents on first day of New Year’s festival

Forty-two people were killed and 432 others injured on the first day of the 7-day ”New Year’s Danger Watch”...

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NACC in hot waters for absolving Gen Prawit in wristwatch scandal

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has landed itself in hot waters with its ruling that clears Deputy Prime Minister...

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Pollution in 28 areas in and around Bangkok still poses hazards

Air pollution in 28 areas in Bangkok and its peripherals this morning still poses  a health threat, with the...

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News Politics

Gen Prawit dismisses speculation about Mrs Yaowapa’s escape

Deputy Prime Miniser Prawit Wongsuwan dismissed speculation that Mrs Yaowapa Wongsawat, younger sister of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin...

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General Highlight News

China will ‘never seek hegemony,’ Xi says in reform speech

BEIJING (AP) — China will never pursue hegemony, President Xi Jinping said Tuesday as global concerns persist over the...

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Miss Philippines crowned Miss Universe 2018

Miss Philippines Catriona Gray was crowned Miss Universe  2018 at a glittering pageantry at Impact  Muang Thong Thani in...

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Troops ordered to help flood-hit southern provinces

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan has ordered the three armed forces to dispatch men and equipment to southern provinces...

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Miss Universe 2018 is Catriona Gray of Philippines

Catriona Gray of the Philippines waves to the audience after being crowned the new Miss Universe 2018 on December...

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Future Forward unveils policies designed to change Thailand

The Future Forward Party on Sunday formally unveiled a series of policies that its leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit claim will...

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ASEAN News

Malaysian PM Mahathir awarded honorary doctorate by Rangsit University

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said today that ASEAN has yet to get its due credit as the only...

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Heavy rain causes widespread flooding in three southern provinces

Heavy rain that has battered the southern region for the past few days has caused flooding in Surat Thani,...

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News Politics

Selection of senators starts today

Selection of senators, who will play a key role in shaping post-election Thai political future, began today with candidates...

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General News

Royal Decree on the election is already sent to HM the King: Dr Wissanu

The Royal Decree on the election of members of the parliament has already been submitted to His Majesty the...

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HM King extends help to bicyclist injured during charity bike ride to raise fund for a hospital

His Majesty the King has accepted under his patronage a bicyclist who was seriously injured after she was hit...

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After 4 years of manhunt, suspect in grenade attacks on Suthep-led protests is nabbed

A man suspected of throwing hand-grenades into the anti-Yingluck government protests at the Victory Monument and on Banthadthong road...

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3.1 million more poor people to receive welfare cards

An additional 3.1 million poor people who have passed the qualification screenings will be eligible to receive welfare cards...

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Highlights of the week

Now, the hard part for Abhisit

I don’t like Thaksin Shinawatra, so which party should I vote for — Democrat or Palang Pracharat? It’s the...

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Government spokesman insists NCPO’s order will not delay election

The fresh order by the National Council for Peace and Order to give more time for the Election Commission...

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Judge orders White House to return CNN’s Jim Acosta’s press pass

CNN’s Jim Acosta has returned to his post at the White House following a court ruling that forced the...

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General News

CIA believes Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi’s killing

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The CIA believes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi...

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Business & Economy News

Alibaba Singles’ Day smashes $25 billion sales record

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd smashed the 2017 record for its Singles’ Day sales...

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General Highlight News

Anti-graft group supports move requiring university council members to declare assets

The Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand (ACT), a non-governmental agency that campaigns against graft, is fully supportive of the ruling...

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Nida poll shows 77 percent of people say they don’t understand electoral system

More than 95 percent of respondents in an opinion poll said they intended to go to the polls while...

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12 killed in shooting spree in California bar

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (Reuters) – A gunman opened fire in a crowded Southern California bar popular with college students,...

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Two bills in pipeline to address forest encroachments

The Ministry of Natural Resources and The Environment are drafting two bills which seek to empower the director-general of...

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First polls close as voters decide control of US Congress

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The first polls began to close in parts of Indiana and Kentucky on Tuesday as Americans...

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Business & Economy News

Alibaba’s Ma calls US-China trade war ‘most stupid thing in this world’

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – The US-China trade war is the “most stupid thing in this world,” Jack Ma, the chief...

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General

PM due to officiate opening of Ratchayothin road tunnel

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled to officiate the opening of the road tunnel at the busy Ratchayothin intersection...

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General

DSI has filed 16 court cases against GT200 distributor in Thailand

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) announced on Friday that the department has filed 16 court cases related to...

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General

Warning of rainstorms and strong winds Sept 28-Oct 1

The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of rainstorm and strong winds in 53 provinces, including Bangkok, from today...

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Ex-park chief given suspended jail-term for forest encroachment in Tak

A former senior park official was on Wednesday sentenced to three months in prison and fined 5,000 baht by...

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Highlight

Gen Prayut insists next PM duty-bound to follow national strategy

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted that whoever becomes Thailand’s next prime minister is constitutionally required to follow the...

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Business & Economy

USTR threatens to cut GSP for Thailand over labour, pork issues

The US Trade Representative (USTR) has threatened to cut the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for Thailand for failing...

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General

Australia’s public broadcaster in leadership crisis after boss quits over political interference claims

Australia’s national public broadcaster is facing a leadership crisis following allegations of political interference. Justin Milne resigned as chair...

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General

Trump accuses China of meddling in 2018 US election

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday there was “plenty of evidence” of China trying...

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Business & Economy

China hits back by levying tariffs on US$60b of US goods

BEIJING (REUTERS) – China will levy tariffs on about US$60 billion worth of US goods in retaliation for new...

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Hong Kong, southern China clean up after super typhoon

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – The financial hub of Hong Kong began clearing up on Monday after being battered by one...

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General

Huge drug haul intercepted in Sukhothai province

A huge drug haul of ten million meth pills and 35 kilogrammes of heroin believed bound for a third...

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General

Two elephants found dead in Kaeng Krachan park

A wild elephant and its baby were found dead near a reservoir in Kaeng Krachan national park in Phetchaburi...

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Politics

Korn to lodge complaint with PM over PTT’s power production investment

Democrat party deputy leader Korn Chatikavanij plans to visit the Government House Monday morning to lodge a complaint with...

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North Korea holds 70th anniversary parade, without ICBMs

September 9, 2018 North Korea holds a huge military parade and mass rally in Pyongyang’s Kim Il Sung square...

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General

Arrest warrant out for lottery vendor over 90-million-baht prize hoax

The Samut Sakhon provincial court has issued a warrant for the arrest of a lottery vendor in Samut Sakhon...

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General

Heavy rain warning for Sunday-Monday

The Meteorological Department issued a warning today of widespread rain and isolated heavy rain in the lower northern, lower...

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North Korea staged a military parade on Sunday

September 9, 2018 Thousands of North Korean troops parade through Pyongyang as the nuclear-armed country celebrates its 70th birthday,...

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North Korea military parade marks the country’s 70th anniversary

Korean People’s Army (KPA) soldiers march during a mass rally on Kim Il Sung square in Pyongyang on September...

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North Korea holds 70th anniversary parade, without ICBMs

With no long-range missiles on display, North Korea staged a military parade on Sunday focused on peace and economic...

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Photo Photo of the Day

North Korea military parade marks the country’s 70th anniversary

Participants wave flowers as they march past a balcony from where North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un was watching,...

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Panthongtae Shinawatra was first thrusted into the political spotlight in early 2000s doing two things — one like any...

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President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines has blamed tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on certain products for...

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Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has emerged as the most favourite choice for prime minister after the next elections...

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Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia has chided Malays’ attitude of being untrustworthy and lazy, according to the New...

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PYONGYANG (Reuters) – With no long-range missiles on display, North Korea staged a military parade on Sunday focused on...

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Every coup-maker of the past two decades needed his service. Seizing power doesn’t end with just toppling the incumbent...

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The special public prosecutor has deferred a decision on the money laundering case against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s...

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