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Thai tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul takes office as PM after royal endorsement
Read more: Thai tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul takes office as PM after royal endorsementThe new Thai prime minister pledged to work at his “full capacity with honesty and morality”.
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MPs from Anwar’s party call for royal inquiry into top judges’ vacancies, explanation from PM
Read more: MPs from Anwar’s party call for royal inquiry into top judges’ vacancies, explanation from PMThe nine Parti Keadilan Rakyat MPs’ push for investigations could be viewed as an affront to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and an open challenge to his leadership, say analysts.
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Why Southeast Asia is ingesting so much microplastic, and what it’s doing to your body
Read more: Why Southeast Asia is ingesting so much microplastic, and what it’s doing to your bodyMicroplastics have permeated the region’s food chain, hitting countries like Indonesia and the Philippines the hardest. The programme Insight looks at the health risks and what is being done to boot plastic from our plates.
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South Korea investigators seek to arrest former President Yoon again
Read more: South Korea investigators seek to arrest former President Yoon againYoon was formally stripped of office in April, after being impeached and suspended by lawmakers over his Dec 3 attempt to subvert civilian rule.
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Traditional “Luk Noo” rocket race kicks off in Pathum Thani
Read more: Traditional “Luk Noo” rocket race kicks off in Pathum ThaniThe first round of the traditional Mon “Luk Noo” (little rat) rocket-firing contest was held on Sunday at Hatthasan Kaset temple in Khlong Luang district of Pathum Thani province, attracting local participants alongside Thai and international spectators. Handcrafted rockets were launched along a wire to strike a model castle, showcasing skills passed down through generations…
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Songkran traffic accidents took 191 lives, most in Bangkok
Read more: Songkran traffic accidents took 191 lives, most in BangkokAlthough the government has campaigned for road safety during the Songkran festival holiday, traffic accidents from April 10 to 14 have claimed 191 lives, with Bangkok recording the most fatalities.
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Pheu Thai backs Bhumjaithai to lead coalition government
Read more: Pheu Thai backs Bhumjaithai to lead coalition governmentThe Pheu Thai Party has formally pledged support for the Bhumjaithai Party to take the lead in forming a new government, with Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul saying both sides are ready to put past differences behind them and move forward together.
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‘Tokyogurl’, ‘Cheerio’ charged in SEA Games cheating case
Read more: ‘Tokyogurl’, ‘Cheerio’ charged in SEA Games cheating caseThe Crime Suppression Division has arrested a former national e‑sports athlete and her proxy player on computer‑crime charges stemming from a cheating scandal at the 33rd SEA Games, held in Bangkok last year.
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Exim Bank offers B50bn lifeline to ailing exporters
Read more: Exim Bank offers B50bn lifeline to ailing exportersThe Export-Import (Exim) Bank of Thailand has prepared a 50-billion-baht working capital facility to support exporters amid global economic volatility.
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Thai tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul takes office as PM after royal endorsement
Read more: Thai tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul takes office as PM after royal endorsementThe new Thai prime minister pledged to work at his “full capacity with honesty and morality”.
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Yodchanan satisfied with Pheu Thai effort despite setbacks
Read more: Yodchanan satisfied with Pheu Thai effort despite setbacksPheu Thai Party prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat insists he remains undiscouraged by the outcome of Sunday’s election, adding that it is now up to the party’s executive committee to decide whether to join a coalition government or serve in opposition.
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Parks chief defends elephant relocation protocols
Read more: Parks chief defends elephant relocation protocolsThe head of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation on Thursday defended his agency’s handling of a fatal elephant relocation operation, while protesters continued to demand his resignation.
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Bhumjaithai introduces first 3 coalition partners
Read more: Bhumjaithai introduces first 3 coalition partnersThe election-winning Bhumjaithai Party on Thursday announced three small parties as its initial coalition partners.