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‘Return’ to China not an option for Taiwan’s people, premier says responding to Xi
Read more: ‘Return’ to China not an option for Taiwan’s people, premier says responding to XiXi told US President Trump on Monday that Taiwan’s “return to China” at the end of World War II was a key part of Beijing’s vision for the world order.
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Commentary: Thai politics is trapped in a cycle of deja vu
Read more: Commentary: Thai politics is trapped in a cycle of deja vuReal power remains firmly in the hands of Thailand’s traditional conservative elites, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
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PM monitors Middle East tensions, pledges Khon La Khrueng rollout
Read more: PM monitors Middle East tensions, pledges Khon La Khrueng rolloutPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reiterated on Wednesday that the government is closely monitoring the tense situation in the Middle East while stressing the need for prudent energy management to ensure stability, despite Thailand facing no immediate fuel shortages.
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Blood-curdling message from Isoc alarms public
Read more: Blood-curdling message from Isoc alarms publicA senior army official’s remark and a brazen attack on a Narathiwat MP have intensified scrutiny of southern policy, fuelling political pressure and debate over security.
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ThaiHealth inspects pollution-hit village
Read more: ThaiHealth inspects pollution-hit villageCHIANG RAI: A team from the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) inspected a riverside community on Sunday, amid growing concerns about heavy metal contamination along the Kok River.
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PP defiant despite legal threat to MPs
Read more: PP defiant despite legal threat to MPsNatthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People’s Party, has pledged to perform his duties as opposition leader vigorously despite a looming legal case involving 44 MPs from his party.
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Govt moves to curb fuel prices
Read more: Govt moves to curb fuel pricesThe cabinet is expected to approve a series of short- and medium-term energy management measures on Tuesday to cope with surging global energy prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East.
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‘Return’ to China not an option for Taiwan’s people, premier says responding to Xi
Read more: ‘Return’ to China not an option for Taiwan’s people, premier says responding to XiXi told US President Trump on Monday that Taiwan’s “return to China” at the end of World War II was a key part of Beijing’s vision for the world order.
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Online scams up again, investment fraud worst
Read more: Online scams up again, investment fraud worstThe number of online-scam complaints rose again over the past week, with investment fraud causing the most damage, according to police.
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Foreign Ministry warns Thais to leave ‘risky’ Mideast
Read more: Foreign Ministry warns Thais to leave ‘risky’ MideastThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday advised Thais to leave all risk areas in the Middle East as soon as possible, because the situation in the region remains violent, tense and uncertain.
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Nominees ‘manipulating’ fragrant coconut market
Read more: Nominees ‘manipulating’ fragrant coconut marketThe government is stepping up measures to stabilise the fragrant coconut market after investigations uncovered foreign-backed businesses allegedly manipulating prices and harming farmers.