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Trump lowers tariffs on China after meeting with Xi produces rare earth deal
Read more: Trump lowers tariffs on China after meeting with Xi produces rare earth deal“I guess on the scale from 0 to 10, with 10 being the best, I would say the meeting was a 12,” Trump said of his talks with Xi.
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What’s the flap in Indonesia over pirate protest flag against Prabowo government?
Read more: What’s the flap in Indonesia over pirate protest flag against Prabowo government?A pirate flag from the Japanese anime series One Piece has ignited controversy across Indonesia, with its symbolism of public discontent towards those in power drawing a strong government response.
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China accuses Philippines of ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan
Read more: China accuses Philippines of ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan“‘Geographical proximity’ and ‘large overseas populations’ are not excuses for a country to interfere in the internal affairs of others,” China’s foreign ministry said.
Thailand
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Opposition sees fiscal risk in borrowing plan
Read more: Opposition sees fiscal risk in borrowing planPeople’s Party deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakun has criticised the government’s 400-billion-baht emergency borrowing proposal, warning that it risks depleting the country’s fiscal capacity.
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Anutin warns of systemic justice flaws
Read more: Anutin warns of systemic justice flawsPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has acknowledged persistent flaws in the justice system, saying billions of baht paid to compensate innocent people should be seen as “a shame” rather than an achievement.
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50-satang hike in diesel price confirmed
Read more: 50-satang hike in diesel price confirmedThe pump price of diesel, previously capped at 30 baht a litre, will increase by 50 satang on Wednesday, and will continue to rise gradually to 33 baht to reduce the burden of subsidies, authorities said on Tuesday.
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Thai e-sports cheats sentenced to detention
Read more: Thai e-sports cheats sentenced to detentionA former Thai national team e-sports player and a gamer who conspired to cheat during the SEA Games in Thailand last year were both sentenced to three-months detention by the Pathumwan Kwaeng Court on Tuesday, avoiding a prison term.
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Thailand offers Iran food for plastic pellets, fertiliser
Read more: Thailand offers Iran food for plastic pellets, fertiliserThailand is looking to export food and raw materials to Iran and other Middle East countries in exchange for its ships being allowed to safely bring back cargoes of plastic pellets and fertiliser from the conflict region, according to the commerce minister.
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Trump lowers tariffs on China after meeting with Xi produces rare earth deal
Read more: Trump lowers tariffs on China after meeting with Xi produces rare earth deal“I guess on the scale from 0 to 10, with 10 being the best, I would say the meeting was a 12,” Trump said of his talks with Xi.
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Gold faces price fall amid rising inflation
Read more: Gold faces price fall amid rising inflationGold prices could slide below US$5,000 an ounce if rising energy prices and mounting inflation concerns stemming from war in the Middle East prompts the Federal Reserve’s meeting this week to signal fewer or no interest rate cuts this year, traders say.
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Parliament to choose next prime minister on Thursday
Read more: Parliament to choose next prime minister on ThursdayThe House of Representatives will meet on Thursday to vote for a new prime minister, House Speaker Sophon Zaram said on Monday.
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European tourists abandon South, head to eastern attractions
Read more: European tourists abandon South, head to eastern attractionsEuropean tourists’ interest has shifted from southern Thailand to eastern attractions less affected by the Middle East war, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.