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Nine killed, 29 injured in blast at police station in India’s Kashmir, sources say
Read more: Nine killed, 29 injured in blast at police station in India’s Kashmir, sources sayMost of the dead were policemen, including forensic officials who were examining the explosives.
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Protesters in Indonesia slam new US$3,000 monthly housing perk for MPs, who defend it as ‘carefully calculated’
Read more: Protesters in Indonesia slam new US$3,000 monthly housing perk for MPs, who defend it as ‘carefully calculated’The controversy comes just days after President Prabowo Subianto pledged further austerity measures to finance his government’s ambitious programmes.
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Commentary: Thailand’s elite status quo prevails – for now
Read more: Commentary: Thailand’s elite status quo prevails – for nowThe next few weeks will decide if the Shinawatra family’s clout persists, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
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Commentary: China faces a fertility paradox
Read more: Commentary: China faces a fertility paradoxTo encourage fertility, the Chinese economy needs to grow to generate more jobs – but faster economic growth requires sufficiently high fertility, says economist Nancy Qian.
Thailand
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PM wishes nation a happy holiday
Read more: PM wishes nation a happy holidayPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has extended well-wishes to the public for the Songkran holidays, encouraging people to celebrate with family while prioritising safety and responsibility as festivities begin nationwide.
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Songkran revellers undeterred by heat
Read more: Songkran revellers undeterred by heatTourists in the capital are grappling with searing heat and sensory overload as the city braces for the annual Songkran festival, with temperatures climbing and crowds expected to swell in the days ahead.
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25% tourism decline ‘worst-case scenario’
Read more: 25% tourism decline ‘worst-case scenario’War in the Middle East could seriously affect Thai tourism this year, with a 25% decline from the 2026 target being the worst-case scenario if the fighting extends beyond three months, prompting officials to target short‑haul tourists to fill the gap.
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Thailand’s search for fuel takes on more urgency
Read more: Thailand’s search for fuel takes on more urgencyPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a stepped-up effort to secure more oil and gas after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off access to about half of Thailand’s regular supply.
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Global memory rally drives up PC prices at Commart
Read more: Global memory rally drives up PC prices at CommartThe global surge in memory prices has lifted computer costs in Thailand by 10-20%, while artificial intelligence (AI) server costs have climbed significantly, with some key components such as memory nearly doubling in the first quarter.
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Nine killed, 29 injured in blast at police station in India’s Kashmir, sources say
Read more: Nine killed, 29 injured in blast at police station in India’s Kashmir, sources sayMost of the dead were policemen, including forensic officials who were examining the explosives.
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Fuel price rises start to bite
Read more: Fuel price rises start to biteFears of a prolonged Middle East conflict disrupting global energy supplies are rippling across Thailand, triggering price anxieties, panic buying and warnings of logistical strain.
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Thai stock market recovers after trading halt
Read more: Thai stock market recovers after trading haltThe war-induced sell-off in global stocks continued on Wednesday, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) having to halt trading at one point to allow nervous investors to take a breather.
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Iran claims ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz
Read more: Iran claims ‘total control’ of Strait of HormuzTEHRAN – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday they had total control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global energy transit, as Israel launched a new wave of strikes on the Iranian capital.