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German minister urges more pressure on Russia before Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, calls China ‘increasingly aggressive’
Read more: German minister urges more pressure on Russia before Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, calls China ‘increasingly aggressive’German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul also criticised “China’s support for the Russian war machine” in Ukraine.
Thailand
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Cause of Chiang Mai mass tiger deaths in question
Read more: Cause of Chiang Mai mass tiger deaths in questionThe deaths of 72 tigers at a tourist attraction in Chiang Mai last week have been called into question, with the source of the virus and bacteria blamed for the fatalities yet to be clearly identified.
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Thai exports jump most in four years on AI-led electronics boom
Read more: Thai exports jump most in four years on AI-led electronics boomOutbound shipments of electronic products and stronger inbound demand for raw materials and machinery pushed Thailand’s exports and imports to their highest levels in four years, as the country seeks a trade agreement with the United States.
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Cambodia postpones release of stranded Thais in Poipet indefinitely
Read more: Cambodia postpones release of stranded Thais in Poipet indefinitelyThousands of Thai nationals stranded on the Cambodian side of the border in Poipet remain unable to return to Thailand, after Cambodian authorities indefinitely delayed their release on Saturday, despite earlier assurances that they would be allowed to cross back into Thailand.
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Cambodian notebook ‘records recent mine laying’
Read more: Cambodian notebook ‘records recent mine laying’A notebook purportedly from the Cambodian military indicates that it is laying additional anti-personnel mines along the contested border, according to Thailand’s 2nd Army Area.
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Early dissolution seen rattling bourse
Read more: Early dissolution seen rattling bourseAnalysts said that while Thai and foreign investors have expected an early dissolution of parliament, Thursday’s announcement by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul adds a short-term negative sentiment towards the stock market as it creates uncertainty in regard to policy continuity.
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German minister urges more pressure on Russia before Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, calls China ‘increasingly aggressive’
Read more: German minister urges more pressure on Russia before Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, calls China ‘increasingly aggressive’German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul also criticised “China’s support for the Russian war machine” in Ukraine.
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Cambodia getting help with ‘kamikaze’ drones, says Thailand
Read more: Cambodia getting help with ‘kamikaze’ drones, says ThailandAssessments of drone debris indicate that the devices used by Cambodian forces closely resemble first-person-view (FPV) “kamikaze” drones widely deployed in the Russia–Ukraine war, according to a source in the 2nd Army Area.
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Poll could put key economic measures on hold
Read more: Poll could put key economic measures on holdThe second phase of the popular “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme for another 10 million Thai consumers is among the key economic measures that will probably have to be put on hold as the country prepares to go to the polls.
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New Election Commission chief eyes Feb 8 as possible election date
Read more: New Election Commission chief eyes Feb 8 as possible election dateNarong Klunwarin, the newly appointed chairman of the Election Commission (EC), has affirmed the agency’s full readiness to organise the upcoming general election following the House dissolution.