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China’s Communist Party begins major economic meetings
Read more: China’s Communist Party begins major economic meetingsThe talks come at an uncertain time for the world’s second-largest economy, beset by sluggish domestic spending, a protracted crisis in the property sector and a turbulent trade war with the United States.
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China and Russia start joint drills in Sea of Japan
Read more: China and Russia start joint drills in Sea of JapanChina’s defence ministry has said this year’s exercises are aimed at “further deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership” between the two countries.
Thailand
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Fires fuel pollution fear
Read more: Fires fuel pollution fearHotspots were detected across northern Thailand during the last week of April as forest fires raged despite intensified efforts by authorities to bring them under control. Most fires were found in forest zones.
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Chadchart teases another City Hall mayoral run
Read more: Chadchart teases another City Hall mayoral runChadchart Sittipunt has signalled he will run for another term as Bangkok governor, while the People’s Party (PP) has stepped up an early campaign for City Hall.
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Klatham MP granted bail in online gambling case
Read more: Klatham MP granted bail in online gambling caseThe Criminal Court on Thursday released Klatham Party MP Chonnaphat Naksua on 1-million-baht bail, with a ban on travel abroad, while investigators continue to gather evidence on his alleged links to an online gambling ring.
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Thai authorities rebut claims of huge Israeli presence
Read more: Thai authorities rebut claims of huge Israeli presenceImmigration police have come forward to rebut claims circulating on social media that hundreds of thousands of Israelis have settled in Thailand.
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Proposed Travel Rule ruffles some feathers
Read more: Proposed Travel Rule ruffles some feathersDigital asset business operators are warning the newly proposed Travel Rule should not be overly restrictive or it could unintentionally undermine the open and decentralised nature of blockchain networks, stifling innovation.
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China’s Communist Party begins major economic meetings
Read more: China’s Communist Party begins major economic meetingsThe talks come at an uncertain time for the world’s second-largest economy, beset by sluggish domestic spending, a protracted crisis in the property sector and a turbulent trade war with the United States.
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What men cannot say
Read more: What men cannot sayHamnet and Sentimental Value are among the most triumphant films released in 2025. Both critically acclaimed family dramas beautifully capture, through cinematography and storytelling, the unravelling of a family bound to an absent father figure.
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Thai cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Read more: Thai cargo ship attacked near Strait of HormuzA Thai‑flagged bulk carrier was struck by missiles near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, with 20 Thai crew rescued by the Royal Navy of Oman and three still on board, according to the Royal Thai Navy.
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Repatriations pick up as more Mideast flights resume
Read more: Repatriations pick up as more Mideast flights resumeMore flights are now able to depart from the Middle East as conditions stabilise in some countries, while the repatriation of Thais continues, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.