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Indonesia President Prabowo’s approval steady at 78% despite challenges
Read more: Indonesia President Prabowo’s approval steady at 78% despite challengesPrabowo’s approval is little changed from 80.9 per cent in the previous poll, released in January.
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Indonesia police find possible explosive powder in Jakarta mosque blasts
Read more: Indonesia police find possible explosive powder in Jakarta mosque blastsThe 17-year-old suspected perpetrator is recovering, Indonesia’s police chief said.
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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.
Thailand
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Thaksin likely to take low-key role
Read more: Thaksin likely to take low-key roleFormer prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is due to be released on parole on Monday, a development that has reignited speculation over how much influence he could regain within the Pheu Thai Party as it struggles to retain political dominance.
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Huge arsenal seized from Chinese man in Chon Buri
Read more: Huge arsenal seized from Chinese man in Chon BuriA car crash in Chon Buri on Friday led to the discovery of a large cache of military-grade weapons belonging to a Chinese man, whose phone contained consultations with ChatGPT about sabotage, as well as videos of him training with the Cambodian “Hun Sen Bodyguard Unit”.
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National artist’s family opening museum to protect public collection
Read more: National artist’s family opening museum to protect public collectionThe family of national artist Chakrabhand Posayakrit will open a museum of his work in Bangkok on March 29, 2026, to keep his paintings accessible to students and the public. Vallapbhit Sodprasert, chairman of the Chakrabhand Posayakrit Foundation, said the artist refused to sell his work to prevent it ending up in private hands and…
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Pheu Thai cabinet hopeful ‘stressed’ over land case
Read more: Pheu Thai cabinet hopeful ‘stressed’ over land casePheu Thai Party deputy leader Sudawan Wangsuphakitkosol has admitted feeling “a bit stressed” after learning that the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) had summoned her to acknowledge charges related to alleged land encroachment in Ubon Ratchathani.
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People’s Party MP cleared of royal defamation
Read more: People’s Party MP cleared of royal defamationA People’s Party MP has been acquitted of a royal defamation charge arising from a speech he made at a protest in Ubon Ratchathani province in 2020, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
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Indonesia President Prabowo’s approval steady at 78% despite challenges
Read more: Indonesia President Prabowo’s approval steady at 78% despite challengesPrabowo’s approval is little changed from 80.9 per cent in the previous poll, released in January.
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Indonesia police find possible explosive powder in Jakarta mosque blasts
Read more: Indonesia police find possible explosive powder in Jakarta mosque blastsThe 17-year-old suspected perpetrator is recovering, Indonesia’s police chief said.
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Getting a handle on the oil confusion
Read more: Getting a handle on the oil confusionAn oil shortage at some petrol stations over the past week raised doubts as it contradicts the government’s assurances of a stable fuel supply.
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2 injured, southern human rights MP unharmed in ambush
Read more: 2 injured, southern human rights MP unharmed in ambushNARATHIWAT – Prachachat Party MP Kamonsak Leewamoh narrowly escaped an attack by gunmen as he was returning to his home in Bacho district in the early hours of Friday.
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Two Bangkok monks charged with abusing novices
Read more: Two Bangkok monks charged with abusing novicesTwo monks have been arrested at a well-known temple in the Charoen Krung area of Bangkok on charges of sexual abusing novice monks, with seven victims identified and over 100 explicit video clips seized as evidence.