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Hong Kong says Singapore minister David Neo apologised for ‘idiots’ remark
Read more: Hong Kong says Singapore minister David Neo apologised for ‘idiots’ remarkDavid Neo had said in a social media post that he should have been more respectful.
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Another Shinawatra toppled as Thai court ends Paetongtarn’s tenure as PM
Read more: Another Shinawatra toppled as Thai court ends Paetongtarn’s tenure as PMWith Paetongtarn’s unceremonious exit, six prime ministers either from the Shinawatra clan or appointed by the family have been pushed out of power by court decisions or military coups.
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Spurs ready to challenge for 4 trophies this season, says manager Thomas Frank
Read more: Spurs ready to challenge for 4 trophies this season, says manager Thomas FrankThe Dane also told CNA in an interview that he has a “good squad” with competition among players in many different positions.
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Producers of Separation: Declassified reveal what it took to retell Singapore’s split with Malaysia
Read more: Producers of Separation: Declassified reveal what it took to retell Singapore’s split with MalaysiaFor months, producers combed through “hundreds of letters” for little-known details about Singapore’s split with Malaysia in 1965. The team behind Separation: Declassified open up on how they created the series.
Thailand
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Stock reforms mirror regional realignment
Read more: Stock reforms mirror regional realignmentIn an era where global capital is increasingly concentrated in high-growth themes such as artificial intelligence and technology, traditional sector stocks have steadily fallen out of favour.
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Tourism tops over Songkran
Read more: Tourism tops over SongkranThe tourism sector is expected to generate more than 30.35 billion baht in revenue during the Songkran holiday, up 6% from last year, says the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), with foreign visitors also making a bigger contribution.
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Airspace closures update, war’s impact on sea freight
Read more: Airspace closures update, war’s impact on sea freightThe airspace over eight Mideast countries remains closed to commercial flights, but other airports are still operating, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday.
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Iran says can fight for months as Israel strikes Beirut hotel
Read more: Iran says can fight for months as Israel strikes Beirut hotelTEHRAN – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that the country’s forces could fight an intense war for six months against the United States and Israel, which said it struck Tehran’s commanders at a seaside hotel in the heart of Beirut.
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Klatham, Democrat excluded from coalition
Read more: Klatham, Democrat excluded from coalitionA new coalition government led by Bhumjaithai will exclude the Klatham and Democrat parties, sources say.
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Hong Kong says Singapore minister David Neo apologised for ‘idiots’ remark
Read more: Hong Kong says Singapore minister David Neo apologised for ‘idiots’ remarkDavid Neo had said in a social media post that he should have been more respectful.
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18 poll cases still under review
Read more: 18 poll cases still under reviewThe Supreme Administrative Court is reviewing 18 cases related to the recent election and referendum, with one case already dismissed, two rejected, and one withdrawn, says Prawit Boonthiem, vice president of the court.
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Reform mandate meets political reality
Read more: Reform mandate meets political realityThe post-election political landscape has entered a delicate new phase after voters endorsed the first step towards constitutional change in a referendum held alongside the Feb 8 general election — a victory claimed by the People’s Party.
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Cash-in-the-trash chaos at entrance exam
Read more: Cash-in-the-trash chaos at entrance examA controversy has erupted over the strict rules set for those taking the exam for admission to Matthayom Suksa 4 (Grade 10) at a prestigious Bangkok school after some students had to discard cash in trash bins, raising concerns that some might have no money to travel home.