Pyongyang’s navy programme drains resources from proven deterrents but gives Kim Jong Un a legacy project to rival his ancestors, says this observer of East Asian politics.
Thailand has dismissed Cambodia’s objection to the visit of an team of Asean military observers to Chong Arn Ma in Ubon Ratchathani province, reaffirming that the area lies within Thai territory and that the trip was legitimate.
Thailand has dismissed Cambodia’s objection to the visit of the Asean Interim Observer Team (IOT) to the Chong Arn Ma area of Ubon Ratchathani province, reaffirming that the area lies within Thai territory and that the trip was legitimate.
Prime Minister’s Office Minister Suchart Tancharoen on Tuesday visited Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu in Lop Buri to gather facts after its abbot resigned, paving the way for an investigation into the management of six foundations linked to the temple renowned for its care of HIV/Aids patients.
The Tourism and Sports Ministry plans to offer free domestic flight tickets to 200,000 foreign arrivals to boost tourism nationwide over a three-month period.
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Suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was absent for the second week in a row from the weekly cabinet meeting on Tuesday, as she prepares for a court appearance in connection with her leaked phone call case.
The Royal Thai Army on Tuesday rejected as misleading Cambodian allegations about its use of phosphorus munitions, saying the shells generate smoke and are not banned by international law.