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Commentary: Trump’s tariff deal with the Philippines was all praise, little gain
Read more: Commentary: Trump’s tariff deal with the Philippines was all praise, little gainFor all the praise that the US president lavished on his Philippine counterpart, Marcos Jr had little to account for from his high-profile visit to the US, say these academics.
Thailand
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Army intelligence warns Cambodia is stockpiling weapons
Read more: Army intelligence warns Cambodia is stockpiling weaponsThe Thai army intelligence chief has warned that the border conflict with Cambodia could reignite, pointing out that Phnom Penh has placed large orders for weaponary.
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Pheu Thai leader aims to double seat total in 2030
Read more: Pheu Thai leader aims to double seat total in 2030Pheu Thai Party leader Julapun Amornvivat has called on party MPs to remain united and set their sights on returning 150 members to the House in the next election, while dismissing speculation that members were jockeying for cabinet seats.
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Pheu Thai slams PM Anutin for fear-mongering
Read more: Pheu Thai slams PM Anutin for fear-mongeringA top Pheu Thai Party official has lashed out at Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul for resorting to nationalist rhetoric and stoking fears of war to win votes, instead of presenting the policies of his party.
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‘Big Joke’s’ fall from power
Read more: ‘Big Joke’s’ fall from powerFrom deputy police chief to a man facing arrest warrants, the downfall of Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn has become one of the country’s most dramatic policing sagas.
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Adjusting rules to make Thai skies safer
Read more: Adjusting rules to make Thai skies saferIndian airline IndiGo scrapped thousands of flights last month due to its failure to comply with new pilot rest rules by the required deadline, causing concern among aviation stakeholders in Thailand.
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Bank of Thailand plays down US currency watchlist move
Read more: Bank of Thailand plays down US currency watchlist moveThe Bank of Thailand says it remains confident in its ability to manage baht volatility against the US dollar after Thailand was added to a US Treasury watchlist for currency practices.
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Bangkok speeds up expansion of dust‑free classrooms
Read more: Bangkok speeds up expansion of dust‑free classroomsThe Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is accelerating its programme to convert all kindergarten classrooms in its school network into dust‑free learning spaces by year-end, as the capital continues to battle hazardous air pollution.
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High hopes for small party
Read more: High hopes for small partyFor the Seri Ruam Thai (SRT) Party, Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves — the party leader and its prime ministerial candidate — is pushing a nationalist agenda at full throttle in the final stretch of its election campaign.