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Malaysia to take legal action against X over Grok AI concerns
Read more: Malaysia to take legal action against X over Grok AI concernsThe Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said it has identified the misuse of Grok to generate and disseminate harmful content.
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China warns citizens in Cambodia of kidnappings, job scam ads following recent busts
Read more: China warns citizens in Cambodia of kidnappings, job scam ads following recent bustsThe embassy warning comes after the recent high-profile extradition of alleged Chinese-Cambodian scam kingpin Chen Zhi, accused of masterminding a cryptocurrency scam.
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Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military, upgrade security strategy
Read more: Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military, upgrade security strategyTokyo is set to host US President Donald Trump next week, days after new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took office.
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China imports no US soybeans in September for first time in seven years
Read more: China imports no US soybeans in September for first time in seven yearsIt comes as Chinese buyers continue to shun American cargoes amid ongoing trade tensions.
Thailand
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Chadchart teases another City Hall mayoral run
Read more: Chadchart teases another City Hall mayoral runChadchart Sittipunt has signalled he will run for another term as Bangkok governor, while the People’s Party (PP) has stepped up an early campaign for City Hall.
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Commerce plan goes nationwide
Read more: Commerce plan goes nationwideThe Commerce Ministry has broadened its “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” (Thais Helping Thais Plus) initiative, a move aimed at easing the cost of living while stimulating consumption.
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Ex-MP wants concession deal probe
Read more: Ex-MP wants concession deal probeFormer Democrat MP Chanchai Issarasenarak has petitioned the National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the cabinet and the board of Airports of Thailand (AoT) over amendments to duty‑free concession contracts that he claims caused up to 180 billion baht in losses to the state.
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Cambodia passes landmark cybercrime law
Read more: Cambodia passes landmark cybercrime lawPHNOM PENH – Cambodia’s parliament on Friday passed the first law dedicated to targeting scam centres accused of bilking international victims out of billions of dollars, as pressure mounts on governments to tackle the illicit businesses.
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57 million litres of fuel ‘missing’ from Surat Thani oil depots
Read more: 57 million litres of fuel ‘missing’ from Surat Thani oil depotsIrregularities have been found in the disappearance of 57 million litres of fuel during transport to six oil depots in the southern province of Surat Thani, according to Justice Minister Rutthaphon Naowarat.
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Malaysia to take legal action against X over Grok AI concerns
Read more: Malaysia to take legal action against X over Grok AI concernsThe Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said it has identified the misuse of Grok to generate and disseminate harmful content.
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China warns citizens in Cambodia of kidnappings, job scam ads following recent busts
Read more: China warns citizens in Cambodia of kidnappings, job scam ads following recent bustsThe embassy warning comes after the recent high-profile extradition of alleged Chinese-Cambodian scam kingpin Chen Zhi, accused of masterminding a cryptocurrency scam.
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Anutin rejects cronyism claims
Read more: Anutin rejects cronyism claimsPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul rejected allegations that his government was favouring business interests linked to a controversy over rising fuel prices, insisting it remains accountable to the public.
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Akanat to cap refinery margins at 3-4 baht per litre
Read more: Akanat to cap refinery margins at 3-4 baht per litreEnergy Minister Akanat Promphan said he plans to cap refinery margins at 3-4 baht per litre in a bid to curb rising fuel costs without relying on subsidies.
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Thai cannabis shops given 3 years to transform to clinics
Read more: Thai cannabis shops given 3 years to transform to clinicsThe Ministry of Public Health has begun a full transition to ensuring cannabis use in Thailand will be for medicinal purposes only, allowing dispensaries a three-year timeframe to convert into medical clinics in order to continue operating.