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Seoul says over 300 South Koreans held in US battery plant site raid
Read more: Seoul says over 300 South Koreans held in US battery plant site raidUS immigration authorities arrested 475 workers, including over 300 South Koreans, at a Hyundai Motor car battery factory in the southern state of Georgia.
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Former head of China securities watchdog Yi Huiman under corruption probe
Read more: Former head of China securities watchdog Yi Huiman under corruption probeChina’s two top anti-corruption bodies announced on Saturday (Sep 6) in an online statement that Yi Huiman “is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law”.
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Malaysian singer Shila Amzah reveals identity of ‘legendary’ musician behind alleged verbal assault
Read more: Malaysian singer Shila Amzah reveals identity of ‘legendary’ musician behind alleged verbal assaultThe 34-year-old had previously lodged a police report on Jul 10, following allegations that a famous musician had verbally assaulted her on stage during a concert rehearsal. Speaking to reporters on Monday (Jul 14), Shila revealed the identity of the musician.
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6 babies rescued as Indonesia busts trafficking ring, 5 bound for buyers in Singapore: Reports
Read more: 6 babies rescued as Indonesia busts trafficking ring, 5 bound for buyers in Singapore: ReportsThe authorities said the syndicate has already carried out 24 such deals since 2023, with 15 of the babies taken to Singapore.
Thailand
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Small firms under pressure as costs soar
Read more: Small firms under pressure as costs soarThai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a wall of negative sentiment this year as geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts and tighter access to loans weigh on the sector, raising questions about how businesses can navigate these tumultuous times.
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Cautious developers to cut Bangkok housing launches
Read more: Cautious developers to cut Bangkok housing launchesNew residential supply launched in Greater Bangkok this year is expected to continue to decline after hitting a multi-year low in 2025, as a large amount of inventory remains unsold and developers become more cautious about investment.
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Your horoscope for Jan 16-22
Read more: Your horoscope for Jan 16-22Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post’s famously accurate fortune teller. Let’s see how you will fare this week and beyond.
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Whither populism?
Read more: Whither populism?Compared with the previous election, when some parties promised to distribute hundreds of billions of baht in cash and others pledged infrastructure projects worth trillions, the level of populism in campaign pledges during this election appears to have declined, which academics see as a positive development.
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Govt asks US to clarify visa suspension
Read more: Govt asks US to clarify visa suspensionThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally asked the United States to clarify its decision to suspend the processing of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, including Thailand.
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Seoul says over 300 South Koreans held in US battery plant site raid
Read more: Seoul says over 300 South Koreans held in US battery plant site raidUS immigration authorities arrested 475 workers, including over 300 South Koreans, at a Hyundai Motor car battery factory in the southern state of Georgia.
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Former head of China securities watchdog Yi Huiman under corruption probe
Read more: Former head of China securities watchdog Yi Huiman under corruption probeChina’s two top anti-corruption bodies announced on Saturday (Sep 6) in an online statement that Yi Huiman “is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law”.
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Rama II Road crane collapse kills two
Read more: Rama II Road crane collapse kills twoSAMUT SAKHON – Two people were killed and five injured when parts of a construction crane collapsed onto Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon on Thursday morning, reportedly hitting two vehicles travelling below, police said.
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Thaksin ‘expected to be paroled in May’
Read more: Thaksin ‘expected to be paroled in May’Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to be granted parole in May, when he will have served two-thirds of his one-year prison term, according to a source at the Department of Corrections.
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PM orders aid for South after blasts
Read more: PM orders aid for South after blastsPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (SBPAC) to urgently provide relief and compensation following coordinated bomb and arson attacks on 11 PTT petrol stations in the deep South.
