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Commentary: Prabowo wants a global role for Indonesia – and for himself
Read more: Commentary: Prabowo wants a global role for Indonesia – and for himselfIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived at the BRICS Summit in Brazil hoping to mark Jakarta’s growing global stature. But the moment was upstaged by US President Donald Trump, says political analyst Johannes Nugroho.
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Thailand denies using chemical weapons in clashes with Cambodia
Read more: Thailand denies using chemical weapons in clashes with Cambodia“This accusation once again is groundless and reflects a pattern of disinformation, aimed at distorting the facts on the ground and deliberately undermining Thailand’s credibility and standing in the international community,” said the Thai foreign ministry.
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Gunman kills five in ‘mass shooting’ in Thai capital: Police
Read more: Gunman kills five in ‘mass shooting’ in Thai capital: PoliceThe attack took place at Or Tor Kor Market, a short distance from the popular Chatuchak market in Bangkok.
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Power tariff revamp, solar rooftop overhaul approved
Read more: Power tariff revamp, solar rooftop overhaul approvedThe National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) has approved a new electricity tariff structure that will help millions of Thai households save money, along with sweeping measures to unlock residential rooftop solar development.
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Thaksin granted parole, set for release on May 11
Read more: Thaksin granted parole, set for release on May 11Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been approved for parole without the requirement to wear an electronic monitoring (EM) device, with his release scheduled for May 11.
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Experts urge swift new ‘crisis’ govt
Read more: Experts urge swift new ‘crisis’ govtExperts have called for the urgent formation of a new government as Thailand faces mounting economic, geopolitical and climate challenges, warning delays could worsen policy responses and weaken public confidence.
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War to take toll on local marketing allocations
Read more: War to take toll on local marketing allocationsMarketing spending is likely to decline further as geopolitical conflicts influence consumer sentiment, according to the Marketing Association of Thailand (MAT).
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Thailand sets up centre to handle Middle East crisis
Read more: Thailand sets up centre to handle Middle East crisisCaretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has set up a 37-member centre to monitor the situation in the Middle East and offer advice to mitigate impacts from the US-Israeli war against Iran.
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Bitcoin rebounds as conflict in Middle East intensifies
Read more: Bitcoin rebounds as conflict in Middle East intensifiesBitcoin has rebounded to top US$70,000 despite escalating conflicts in the Middle East, diverging from most major assets including gold, as global investors move aggressively into US dollars, says digital asset fund manager Merkle Capital.
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Fake Thai exports face fresh crackdown
Read more: Fake Thai exports face fresh crackdownThailand faces closer scrutiny over products falsely claiming “Made in Thailand” status that are exported to the US, following a surge in Thai exports to the American market over the past year.
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EC answers police ballot probe queries
Read more: EC answers police ballot probe queriesThe Election Commission (EC) has submitted written responses to 30 police questions as part of an investigation into allegations that several individuals photographed ballot papers and attempted to decode ballot barcodes during a recent re-poll in Bangkok.