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Beijing accuses US of holding Chinese students in ‘small, dark rooms’ for over 70 hours
Read more: Beijing accuses US of holding Chinese students in ‘small, dark rooms’ for over 70 hoursA spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry hit out at what she described as the “discriminatory and politically motivated” treatment of Chinese nationals arriving at the border.
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Meet the Indonesian boy, 11, who has become world-famous for his ‘aura farming’ boat race dance
Read more: Meet the Indonesian boy, 11, who has become world-famous for his ‘aura farming’ boat race danceIndonesia’s annual Pacu Jalur race has caught global attention after a clip of Rayyan Arkan Dhika dancing on a boat went viral.
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US begins ‘major combat operations’ in Iran
Read more: US begins ‘major combat operations’ in IranThe United States and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday, US and Israeli officials said, following weeks of threats by President Donald Trump to launch a major assault.
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Outspoken Thai doctor gives up medical licence
Read more: Outspoken Thai doctor gives up medical licenceA well-known Thai dermatologist and online personality has returned her medical licence to the Medical Council of Thailand, declaring she could no longer tolerate the “distorted system”.
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SEA Games end, Thais reign supreme
Read more: SEA Games end, Thais reign supremeThe curtain fell on the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games with a colourful closing ceremony on Saturday night at Bangkok’s Rajamangala National Stadium, attended by athletes and officials from Asean nations — minus Cambodia.
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Mekong arsenic levels deemed safe
Read more: Mekong arsenic levels deemed safeBUENG KAN – Recent water quality tests have confirmed the Mekong River is safe, with arsenic levels within acceptable limits, according to a senior local environmental official.
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Thai F-16s bombard another Cambodian casino
Read more: Thai F-16s bombard another Cambodian casinoThai F-16 fighter jets on Saturday bombed a casino building that was reportedly being used by the Cambodian military near Thmor Da in Pursat province, across from Trat in Thailand.
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Beijing accuses US of holding Chinese students in ‘small, dark rooms’ for over 70 hours
Read more: Beijing accuses US of holding Chinese students in ‘small, dark rooms’ for over 70 hoursA spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry hit out at what she described as the “discriminatory and politically motivated” treatment of Chinese nationals arriving at the border.
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Meet the Indonesian boy, 11, who has become world-famous for his ‘aura farming’ boat race dance
Read more: Meet the Indonesian boy, 11, who has become world-famous for his ‘aura farming’ boat race danceIndonesia’s annual Pacu Jalur race has caught global attention after a clip of Rayyan Arkan Dhika dancing on a boat went viral.
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Tourism chiefs want better candidates
Read more: Tourism chiefs want better candidatesTourism operators have expressed doubts about the abilities of some parties’ prime ministerial candidates, urging them to appoint ministers with genuine capabilities to address severe obstacles in each sector, rather than using the position as a reward or trading on family legacies.
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New scheme seeks to lower drug costs
Read more: New scheme seeks to lower drug costsThailand is now defined as an “aged” society, with increased demand for medical services resulting in overcrowding in public hospitals.
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Chiang Mai guesthouses pivot to long-haul markets
Read more: Chiang Mai guesthouses pivot to long-haul marketsTourism in Chiang Mai could reap benefits from robust long-haul markets, while the segment is expected to continue growing next year as LOT Polish Airlines became the latest carrier to confirm a new scheduled flight to Bangkok.