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Thailand and Cambodia make progress towards peace deal, Thai defence minister says
Read more: Thailand and Cambodia make progress towards peace deal, Thai defence minister saysBoth sides have already reached a consensus in four areas, according to Thai Defence Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit.
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Indonesian minister vows transparent probe into death of army recruit allegedly abused by seniors
Read more: Indonesian minister vows transparent probe into death of army recruit allegedly abused by seniorsTwenty soldiers, including senior officers, have been detained. Investigations found that there were multiple cuts, bruises and cigarette burn marks on Prada Lucky Chepril Saputra Namo’s body.
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China offers interest subsidies for loans to boost consumption
Read more: China offers interest subsidies for loans to boost consumptionInterest subsidies will also be offered to individuals who take consumer loans, to reduce borrowing costs and stimulate consumer spending, said Chinese financial regulators.
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Probe refiners, don’t beg for donations, says Democrats’ Korn
Read more: Probe refiners, don’t beg for donations, says Democrats’ KornDemocrat Party deputy leader Korn Chatikavanij has urged the government to investigate refinery profits rather than asking operators to donate excess earnings to help ease the economic burden from soaring energy costs.
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Disaster declared in three northern Thai provinces
Read more: Disaster declared in three northern Thai provincesThree provinces in northern Thailand — Chiang Mai, Lamphun and Phayao — have been declared emergency disaster zones after days of hazardous air quality, enabling provincial governors to disburse emergency funds to address the situation.
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Lee and Jeeno dazzle at Honda LPGA Thailand
Read more: Lee and Jeeno dazzle at Honda LPGA ThailandPATTAYA – Lee So-Mi of South Korea seized the halfway lead at the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament in spectacular fashion on Friday, while Thai favourite Jeeno Thitikul celebrated her 23rd birthday with a magical masterclass.
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Life segment forecasts watershed year in 2026
Read more: Life segment forecasts watershed year in 2026Thailand’s life insurance industry is on track for a milestone year, with total premiums for both life and non-life projected to exceed 1 trillion baht for the first time, driven by strong growth in health and critical illness coverage despite lingering economic headwinds.
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Sovereign technology key to national security, say pundits
Read more: Sovereign technology key to national security, say punditsThailand must develop its own sovereign technology and innovative infrastructure to ensure long-term national security and economic growth, say tech researchers and a military official.
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Thailand and Cambodia make progress towards peace deal, Thai defence minister says
Read more: Thailand and Cambodia make progress towards peace deal, Thai defence minister saysBoth sides have already reached a consensus in four areas, according to Thai Defence Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit.
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People’s Party apologises after candidate jailed for rape
Read more: People’s Party apologises after candidate jailed for rapeThe People’s Party has apologised to the victim after its constituency MP candidate in Maha Sarakham was sentenced to prison for drugging and raping a woman, acknowledging failures in its screening process and vowing to tighten its vetting procedures.
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Chanettee tied for lead at Honda LPGA Thailand
Read more: Chanettee tied for lead at Honda LPGA ThailandChanettee Wannasaen of Thailand had nine birdies — along with two bogeys — en route to a 7-under par 65 and a share of the lead after the first round of the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament in Pattaya on Thursday.
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EC stands by ballot safeguards
Read more: EC stands by ballot safeguardsThe Election Commission (EC) has reaffirmed the confidentiality of ballots, with provincial election officials adamant that voting secrecy remains fully protected under legal safeguards and administrative procedures, amid growing public debate over the use of QR codes and barcodes on ballot papers.