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Commentary: Don’t prophesy the great fall of the Shinawatra dynasty just yet
Read more: Commentary: Don’t prophesy the great fall of the Shinawatra dynasty just yetEven with Thaksin Shinawatra behind bars and daughter Paetongtarn ousted, Thailand’s electoral dynamics continue to play to the strengths of political parties like Pheu Thai, says Control Risks’ Harrison Cheng.
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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.
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China says Dalai Lama succession issue a ‘thorn’ in relations with India
Read more: China says Dalai Lama succession issue a ‘thorn’ in relations with IndiaThe Dalai Lama has been living in exile in India since 1959 following a failed uprising against Chinese rule in Tibet.
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100-year-old former Malaysian PM Mahathir in hospital for fatigue, after weekend cycling and picnic
Read more: 100-year-old former Malaysian PM Mahathir in hospital for fatigue, after weekend cycling and picnicLocal reports said Mahathir joined a cycling event and rode for about an hour before appearing tired.
Thailand
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Anutin to visit Chiang Mai to tackle forest-fire smog
Read more: Anutin to visit Chiang Mai to tackle forest-fire smogPrime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will lead a multi‑agency delegation to Chiang Mai on Monday to follow up on efforts to address forest fires, haze and PM2.5 pollution cloaking the upper North.
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Push to sell low-cost goods goes mobile
Read more: Push to sell low-cost goods goes mobileThe Department of Provincial Administration has ordered provincial and district officials nationwide to support the deployment of 3,800 mobile “Pum-Puang” vehicles under a Commerce Ministry initiative aimed at selling low-cost goods across the country.
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EC stands by ballot safeguards
Read more: EC stands by ballot safeguardsThe Election Commission (EC) has reaffirmed the confidentiality of ballots, with provincial election officials adamant that voting secrecy remains fully protected under legal safeguards and administrative procedures, amid growing public debate over the use of QR codes and barcodes on ballot papers.
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Laser IDs no privacy risk: People’s Party
Read more: Laser IDs no privacy risk: People’s PartyThe People’s Party (PP) has defended its use of Laser ID numbers for party membership applications, insisting the process is secure, lawful and does not involve storing members’ personal data in its database.
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Goods controls at border to ramp up
Read more: Goods controls at border to ramp upThe cabinet has approved a draft ministerial regulation designating certain border areas as controlled zones for goods, aimed at strengthening national security and curbing transnational crime.
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Commentary: Don’t prophesy the great fall of the Shinawatra dynasty just yet
Read more: Commentary: Don’t prophesy the great fall of the Shinawatra dynasty just yetEven with Thaksin Shinawatra behind bars and daughter Paetongtarn ousted, Thailand’s electoral dynamics continue to play to the strengths of political parties like Pheu Thai, says Control Risks’ Harrison Cheng.
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Gunman who caused Pathum Thani panic surrenders
Read more: Gunman who caused Pathum Thani panic surrendersA gunman wanted for shooting at an emergency vehicle and assaulting his wife in Chon Buri surrendered to police on Wednesday afternoon in Pathum Thani, where fears for public safety had led to school closures earlier.
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Tourism’s 2-speed economy
Read more: Tourism’s 2-speed economyTourism is a key industry for Thailand, but over the past decade it has faced a critical challenge: income disparity, with a sharp divide between a handful of major destinations and second-tier locations.
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BoT to monitor KBank after Gulf purchase
Read more: BoT to monitor KBank after Gulf purchaseThe Bank of Thailand is monitoring the increased shareholding in Kasikornbank (KBank) of 10% by Gulf Development Plc, saying KBank will be placed under intensified supervisory oversight.