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Thailand wants its hot springs to rival Japanese onsens, but can the new tourism plan work?
Read more: Thailand wants its hot springs to rival Japanese onsens, but can the new tourism plan work?The Thai government is pushing a nationwide policy to position the kingdom as a top-tier wellness destination, with a hefty budget and multi-year strategy to develop infrastructure.
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Commentary: China’s Yellow Sea moves put South Korea’s new president in a tight spot
Read more: Commentary: China’s Yellow Sea moves put South Korea’s new president in a tight spotChina’s moves in the Yellow Sea parallel its behaviour in the South China Sea, says Pusan National University’s Robert Kelly.
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Australia says China likely to ‘observe’ military drills with US, seeks military base in South Pacific
Read more: Australia says China likely to ‘observe’ military drills with US, seeks military base in South PacificAustralia has ruled out committing troops ahead of any conflict, in response to a report that the US has asked for clarity on Australia’s role in the event of a Taiwan war.
Thailand
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Diversify energy supply, argue experts
Read more: Diversify energy supply, argue expertsThailand should brace for a prolonged period of energy volatility and intensifying geopolitical rivalry as conflicts in the Middle East threaten to disrupt global oil supplies, experts warn.
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Bangchak scraps fuel purchase limit
Read more: Bangchak scraps fuel purchase limitThe Bangchak energy company has dropped its fuel purchase limit less than a day after introducing the measure.
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BBL urges government emphasis on FDI
Read more: BBL urges government emphasis on FDIBangkok Bank (BBL) has called on the new government to emphasise investment support to accommodate an anticipated increase in foreign trade and investment flows across Southeast Asia over five years.
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Red levels of PM2.5 in Bangkok and 20 provinces
Read more: Red levels of PM2.5 in Bangkok and 20 provincesRed (seriously harmful) levels of PM2.5 blanketed Bangkok and 20 provinces, with 54 provinces in total covered with unsafe degrees of ultrafine dust on Wednesday morning.
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At least 32 dead after crane falls on moving train in Korat
Read more: At least 32 dead after crane falls on moving train in KoratNAKHON RATCHASIMA — At least 32 people were killed and 64 others injured after a construction crane fell onto a moving train in this northeastern province on Wednesday morning.
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Cops, lawyers probed after Chinese detainees let go
Read more: Cops, lawyers probed after Chinese detainees let goThe Immigration Bureau (IB) has opened an investigation into whether police officers, lawyers or other officials were involved in the allegedly unlawful release of two Chinese detainees.
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More ‘grey money’ channels targeted
Read more: More ‘grey money’ channels targetedThe Bank of Thailand has expanded its role to cover “grey money” inspections as part of efforts to address structural problems in the country’s economy and financial sector.
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Thai influencer goes offline after ‘low-class men’ backlash
Read more: Thai influencer goes offline after ‘low-class men’ backlashThai influencer and life coach Gina “Wonder JN” has shut down her Facebook and TikTok accounts following intense backlash over comments criticising men who follow women showing off their bodies on Instagram.