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Spurs ready to challenge for 4 trophies this season, says manager Thomas Frank
Read more: Spurs ready to challenge for 4 trophies this season, says manager Thomas FrankThe Dane also told CNA in an interview that he has a “good squad” with competition among players in many different positions.
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Producers of Separation: Declassified reveal what it took to retell Singapore’s split with Malaysia
Read more: Producers of Separation: Declassified reveal what it took to retell Singapore’s split with MalaysiaFor months, producers combed through “hundreds of letters” for little-known details about Singapore’s split with Malaysia in 1965. The team behind Separation: Declassified open up on how they created the series.
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Bali’s snake fruit farmers face economic hurdles despite global honour for agricultural system
Read more: Bali’s snake fruit farmers face economic hurdles despite global honour for agricultural systemThe scaly fruit has been a pride of Bali’s for centuries, and its farming system has been globally recognised for its agricultural heritage.
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IN FOCUS: Should Southeast Asian countries ramp up defence spending?
Read more: IN FOCUS: Should Southeast Asian countries ramp up defence spending?The United States has called on Asia to increase defence spending in the face of what it deems the China “threat”.
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Commentary: As tariff deadline looms, can Southeast Asia strike a deal with the US?
Read more: Commentary: As tariff deadline looms, can Southeast Asia strike a deal with the US?The region is competing with the rest of the world – and with itself – to get the best possible deal in a near-impossible time frame, says political risk analyst Hasan Jafri.
Thailand
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Cash-in-the-trash chaos at entrance exam
Read more: Cash-in-the-trash chaos at entrance examA controversy has erupted over the strict rules set for those taking the exam for admission to Matthayom Suksa 4 (Grade 10) at a prestigious Bangkok school after some students had to discard cash in trash bins, raising concerns that some might have no money to travel home.
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Commercial pilots confront drones, missiles and stress
Read more: Commercial pilots confront drones, missiles and stressCommercial airline pilots have faced escalating risks in recent years, from drone incursions to flight paths squeezed by conflict. Now the US-Israeli attacks on Iran are making the skies even more perilous and ratcheting up the pressure on those flying through them.
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Weak economy could hamper prospects for crypto
Read more: Weak economy could hamper prospects for cryptoWhile the crypto trading industry expects a bright outlook in 2026, thanks to improved regulatory clarity and growing institutional investors, Binance TH expressed concerns over the stagnant economy that could affect nationwide adoption.
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Co-payment scheme ends, injecting B84bn into Thai economy
Read more: Co-payment scheme ends, injecting B84bn into Thai economyThe government’s Khon La Khrueng (half-half) Plus co-payment scheme has officially ended, with more than 9.21 million participants fully using their allotted benefits, while over 10.5 million users did not exhaust their entitlements.
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Election Commission wraps up MP candidate registration
Read more: Election Commission wraps up MP candidate registrationThe Election Commission (EC) has concluded the registration for constituency and party-list candidates in the Feb 8 general election, with more than 5,000 candidates and 94 prime ministerial nominees from political parties.
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Spurs ready to challenge for 4 trophies this season, says manager Thomas Frank
Read more: Spurs ready to challenge for 4 trophies this season, says manager Thomas FrankThe Dane also told CNA in an interview that he has a “good squad” with competition among players in many different positions.
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Producers of Separation: Declassified reveal what it took to retell Singapore’s split with Malaysia
Read more: Producers of Separation: Declassified reveal what it took to retell Singapore’s split with MalaysiaFor months, producers combed through “hundreds of letters” for little-known details about Singapore’s split with Malaysia in 1965. The team behind Separation: Declassified open up on how they created the series.
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Manufacturers brace for tough 2026
Read more: Manufacturers brace for tough 2026Thailand’s manufacturing sector is bracing for a difficult start to 2026, as political uncertainty, sluggish domestic demand and structural challenges continue to weigh on the economy.
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Curb the slurs, NHRC warns
Read more: Curb the slurs, NHRC warnsThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a strongly worded statement condemning actions that violate human dignity and constitute sexual harassment.
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Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July
Read more: Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since JulyThailand on Wednesday released 18 Cambodian soldiers captured during fighting in July, fulfilling a condition of the ceasefire agreement signed on Saturday, the Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry announced.