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Prabowo launches 6 new regional army commands in major Indonesia military shake-up
Read more: Prabowo launches 6 new regional army commands in major Indonesia military shake-upThe post of deputy armed forces commander was also reinstated for the first time in more than two decades.
Thailand
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‘Nong Chompoo’ true-crime film coming to Netflix
Read more: ‘Nong Chompoo’ true-crime film coming to NetflixThe case of 3-year-old Nong Chompoo, who was found dead on a Mukdahan mountain six years ago, will be the subject of the first true-crime documentary by Netflix Thailand, with her uncle-in-law, the convicted killer, making an unexpected onscreen appearance.
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Democracy calls: So what’s new this time?
Read more: Democracy calls: So what’s new this time?As voters prepare for tomorrow’s general election, they will also be asked to decide if they want the constitution to be amended.
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BamBam concerts blasted by neighbours for excessive noise
Read more: BamBam concerts blasted by neighbours for excessive noiseOrganisers of BamBam’s Bangkok concerts have come under fire after nearby residents lodged numerous noise complaints during the Thai K-pop star’s two-night run at Thunder Dome over the weekend.
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Hat Yai ordered evacuated as flooding intensifies
Read more: Hat Yai ordered evacuated as flooding intensifiesSONGKHLA – The governor of this southern province ordered the total evacuation of Hat Yai district by Monday evening as flood levels continued to rise, boosted by record rainfall.
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People’s Party names 3 PM candidates
Read more: People’s Party names 3 PM candidatesThe People’s Party (PP) has revealed its three prime ministerial candidates and outlined a policy agenda centred on equality, transparency and modern governance, insisting it will not leave voters guessing about its choice for premier.
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Prabowo launches 6 new regional army commands in major Indonesia military shake-up
Read more: Prabowo launches 6 new regional army commands in major Indonesia military shake-upThe post of deputy armed forces commander was also reinstated for the first time in more than two decades.
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PM Anutin’s Bhumjaithai welcomes 14 MPs from other parties
Read more: PM Anutin’s Bhumjaithai welcomes 14 MPs from other partiesThe ruling Bhumjaithai Party, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, has welcomed a new wave of MPs defecting from parties in the former coalition government led by the now-opposition Pheu Thai Party.
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More than 1,000 tourists stranded at Hat Yai airport, hotels
Read more: More than 1,000 tourists stranded at Hat Yai airport, hotelsSONGKHLA: More than 1,000 tourists were stranded at Hat Yai airport and hotels in Hat Yai district on Sunday, with the government providing assistance and deploying large trucks to help with transport.
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Bank of Thailand chief wants weaker baht
Read more: Bank of Thailand chief wants weaker bahtBank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Saturday that a weaker baht would be beneficial for the economy, and that there was room to cut interest rates if needed to support growth.