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Hundreds of thousands displaced along Thailand-Cambodia border as fierce fighting continues
Read more: Hundreds of thousands displaced along Thailand-Cambodia border as fierce fighting continuesCNA visits displacement camps and border towns in both countries amid the ongoing conflict.
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Indonesia government plans daily living allowance, compensation for families hit by Sumatra floods
Read more: Indonesia government plans daily living allowance, compensation for families hit by Sumatra floodsIndonesia Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf said that the government is mulling a daily living allowance scheme of 10,000 rupiah (US$0.60) for each displaced victim.
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From 43 to 80: Malaysia’s Islamist opposition party PAS sets target for parliamentary seats at next GE
Read more: From 43 to 80: Malaysia’s Islamist opposition party PAS sets target for parliamentary seats at next GEParti Islam Se-Malaysia had set out to win 40 seats at the November 2022 general election, eventually snagging 43 of the 222 seats in parliament.
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First members of Philippine commission to probe widening flood project scandal named
Read more: First members of Philippine commission to probe widening flood project scandal namedFormer Department of Public Works and Highways secretary Rogelio Singson and certified public accountant Rossana Fajardo are two of the commission’s three members. A chairman will be named “in the coming days”, says presidential press officer Claire Castro.
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Prabowo makes ‘solidarity’ visit to Qatar following Israel attack, discusses regional issues with UAE president
Read more: Prabowo makes ‘solidarity’ visit to Qatar following Israel attack, discusses regional issues with UAE presidentThe Indonesian president’s visit follows an Israeli airstrike that targeted Hamas leaders in Qatar’s capital Doha on Tuesday (Sep 9). Prabowo then made a working visit to the United Arab Emirates.
Thailand
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Anti-graft body defends ruling on Saksayam
Read more: Anti-graft body defends ruling on SaksayamThe National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has concluded its investigation into former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob, saying that there is no evidence that he intentionally filed false asset declarations or concealed information.
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Moody’s upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutions
Read more: Moody’s upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutionsMoody’s Ratings has affirmed the ratings of seven Thai financial institutions and revised their outlooks to stable from negative, following an improvement in Thailand’s sovereign outlook.
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Fake building permit racket uncovered on Koh Samui
Read more: Fake building permit racket uncovered on Koh SamuiSURAT THANI – Authorities on Koh Samui are widening an investigation into construction permit forgery involving a least 10 projects and potentially involving both municipal staff and outsiders.
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Pheu Thai settles cabinet picks
Read more: Pheu Thai settles cabinet picksPheu Thai has settled its cabinet nominees, completing all eight allocated posts as government formation moves closer to completion.
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Freight and farms suffer fuel blows
Read more: Freight and farms suffer fuel blowsFuel shortages are disrupting farms and freight across Thailand, threatening harvests and supply chains as the government rolls out emergency measures to stabilise supplies.
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Hundreds of thousands displaced along Thailand-Cambodia border as fierce fighting continues
Read more: Hundreds of thousands displaced along Thailand-Cambodia border as fierce fighting continuesCNA visits displacement camps and border towns in both countries amid the ongoing conflict.
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Indonesia government plans daily living allowance, compensation for families hit by Sumatra floods
Read more: Indonesia government plans daily living allowance, compensation for families hit by Sumatra floodsIndonesia Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf said that the government is mulling a daily living allowance scheme of 10,000 rupiah (US$0.60) for each displaced victim.
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Pheu Thai cabinet hopeful ‘stressed’ over land case
Read more: Pheu Thai cabinet hopeful ‘stressed’ over land casePheu Thai Party deputy leader Sudawan Wangsuphakitkosol has admitted feeling “a bit stressed” after learning that the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) had summoned her to acknowledge charges related to alleged land encroachment in Ubon Ratchathani.
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People’s Party MP cleared of royal defamation
Read more: People’s Party MP cleared of royal defamationA People’s Party MP has been acquitted of a royal defamation charge arising from a speech he made at a protest in Ubon Ratchathani province in 2020, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
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Rising fuel costs force fishing fleets to dock
Read more: Rising fuel costs force fishing fleets to dockFishing fleets nationwide are halting operations as surging fuel prices and shortages push costs beyond sustainable levels.