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Xi’s Global Governance Initiative signals China’s boldest bid yet to reshape world order
Read more: Xi’s Global Governance Initiative signals China’s boldest bid yet to reshape world orderWhile Chinese President Xi Jinping’s sweeping vision for global governance reform may resonate with states seeking alternatives to a Western-dominated order, questions remain over how far Beijing can go in turning rhetoric into reality.
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Commentary: Kim the Fourth? At 12, Kim Jong Un’s daughter may be North Korea’s heir
Read more: Commentary: Kim the Fourth? At 12, Kim Jong Un’s daughter may be North Korea’s heirThe presence of Kim Jong Un’s daughter at a massive military parade in Beijing last week suggests a deliberate effort to raise her public profile, says Pusan National University’s Robert Kelly.
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Commentary: At 100, Dr Mahathir shows that legacy is never static
Read more: Commentary: At 100, Dr Mahathir shows that legacy is never staticThere is a profound, almost paradoxical, power in former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad issuing warnings about the trajectory of Western democracy, says Southeast Asian politics expert Sophie Lemiere.
Thailand
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THAI to gain from Mideast airspace closures
Read more: THAI to gain from Mideast airspace closuresWhile rising fuel cost is inevitable, Thai Airways International (THAI) is on course to gain from airspace closures across several countries in the Middle East amid tensions in the Gulf region, where the flag carrier has no direct exposure, analysts say.
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New gas shipment heading to Thailand
Read more: New gas shipment heading to ThailandThailand is set to receive a new shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from overseas, ensuring adequate fuel for power generation as electricity demand surges during the hot season, according to an energy official who requested anonymity.
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Unsafe levels of smog in 38 provinces
Read more: Unsafe levels of smog in 38 provincesUnsafe levels of ultrafine dust blanketed 38 provinces, mostly in the Northeast and the Central Plains, on Sunday morning, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
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B100 million worth of illegal CCTV gear seized in Bangkok
Read more: B100 million worth of illegal CCTV gear seized in BangkokPolice have seized thousands of illegal closed-circuit TV cameras and foreign SIM cards from a Chinese-owned warehouse in Bangkok, which was also used to live-stream online sales of the goods.
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Rama II Road subsides, pickup truck stuck
Read more: Rama II Road subsides, pickup truck stuckSAMUT SAKHON – A section of Rama II Road inbound to Bangkok subsided on Saturday morning, leaving a hole into which a passing pickup truck fell. No casualties were reported.
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Xi’s Global Governance Initiative signals China’s boldest bid yet to reshape world order
Read more: Xi’s Global Governance Initiative signals China’s boldest bid yet to reshape world orderWhile Chinese President Xi Jinping’s sweeping vision for global governance reform may resonate with states seeking alternatives to a Western-dominated order, questions remain over how far Beijing can go in turning rhetoric into reality.
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Commentary: Kim the Fourth? At 12, Kim Jong Un’s daughter may be North Korea’s heir
Read more: Commentary: Kim the Fourth? At 12, Kim Jong Un’s daughter may be North Korea’s heirThe presence of Kim Jong Un’s daughter at a massive military parade in Beijing last week suggests a deliberate effort to raise her public profile, says Pusan National University’s Robert Kelly.
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Thai dividend payouts hit record high in 2025
Read more: Thai dividend payouts hit record high in 2025Listed Thai companies paid a record 651 billion baht in dividends last year, even as the domestic equity market declined for a third consecutive year, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
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Smog to persist for a week: PCD
Read more: Smog to persist for a week: PCDToxic haze continued to blanket Bangkok and large parts of the country, with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exceeding safe limits in 45 provinces nationwide, authorities said, warning that unhealthy air conditions could persist until Jan 23.
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Heads roll after Chinese detainee releases
Read more: Heads roll after Chinese detainee releasesOne police officer has been dismissed and four others face criminal and disciplinary action for their alleged involvement in corruption linked to the unlawful release of Chinese detainees, the Royal Thai Police said on Friday.