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China criticises Japan’s plan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan
Read more: China criticises Japan’s plan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan“The move is extremely dangerous and should raise serious concerns among nearby countries and the international community,” a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday (Nov 24).
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Hong Kong leader backs China’s policy on Japan in first remarks on dispute
Read more: Hong Kong leader backs China’s policy on Japan in first remarks on dispute“These extremely erroneous remarks have severely deteriorated the atmosphere for exchanges between China and Japan,” Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said on Monday (Nov 24).
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What to know about Norma, the hit Indonesian movie about an affair between a man and his mother-in-law
Read more: What to know about Norma, the hit Indonesian movie about an affair between a man and his mother-in-lawBased on a true story, Norma: Antara Mertua Dan Menantu has been rising on Netflix’s charts in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia since it landed on the streaming platform on Aug 14.
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Stronger showing of Southeast Asian leaders expected at China’s Sep 3 WWII parade. Why so?
Read more: Stronger showing of Southeast Asian leaders expected at China’s Sep 3 WWII parade. Why so?Top leaders from Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam will reportedly attend the parade, part of a guest list that analysts say underscores China’s push to fuse military spectacle with strategic statecraft.
Thailand
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Rainy season to begin officially on Friday
Read more: Rainy season to begin officially on FridayThailand will officially enter the rainy season on Friday, May 15, but with less rain than usual in the forecast, the Meteorological Department announced on Thursday.
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Blackchin tilapia reportedly found off Pattaya coast
Read more: Blackchin tilapia reportedly found off Pattaya coastFisheries officials are rushing to inspect seawater in Pattaya on Thursday after freshwater blackchin tilapia were reportedly caught off the beach in the resort city in Chon Buri.
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Govt moving to secure new energy supply sources
Read more: Govt moving to secure new energy supply sourcesThe government is stepping up efforts to protect Thai nationals in conflict zones, including evacuation operations in Iran. It is also moving to secure alternative energy supplies and strengthen regional cooperation on energy and food security.
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Fishermen seek relief for rising costs
Read more: Fishermen seek relief for rising costsThe National Fisheries Association of Thailand will hold a general meeting on Monday to discuss rising fuel costs and seafood prices and propose relief measures for the industry.
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Fertiliser cargo stuck in strait
Read more: Fertiliser cargo stuck in straitFive fertiliser shipments remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening supply concerns and prompting contingency measures, while Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an urgent review of oil cost structures and the rollout of nationwide relief measures starting Wednesday.
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China criticises Japan’s plan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan
Read more: China criticises Japan’s plan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan“The move is extremely dangerous and should raise serious concerns among nearby countries and the international community,” a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday (Nov 24).
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Hong Kong leader backs China’s policy on Japan in first remarks on dispute
Read more: Hong Kong leader backs China’s policy on Japan in first remarks on dispute“These extremely erroneous remarks have severely deteriorated the atmosphere for exchanges between China and Japan,” Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said on Monday (Nov 24).
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Anutin apologises for fuel mismanagement
Read more: Anutin apologises for fuel mismanagementPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has apologised for fuel mismanagement in Thailand, saying the disruptions caused by the Middle East war have lasted longer than expected.
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SAO collapse remains unresolved
Read more: SAO collapse remains unresolvedOne year after the collapse of the State Audit Office’s (SAO) new headquarters in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district on March 28, 2025, Thailand is still searching for answers — not only about what caused the building to fall, but also about the deeper systemic failures the disaster exposed.
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Diesel tax to drop by 1 baht per litre
Read more: Diesel tax to drop by 1 baht per litreThe government is preparing to reduce the excise tax on diesel by one baht per litre, aiming to ease the rising cost burden on consumers, even though the move is expected to cost the state up to 2 billion baht per month.