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What’s behind Malaysia’s vow to better ‘confront threats’ in South China Sea under 5-year development plan?
Read more: What’s behind Malaysia’s vow to better ‘confront threats’ in South China Sea under 5-year development plan?Malaysia is making maritime security a key national development pillar after sustained Chinese pressure and illegal fishing by Vietnamese vessels in its exclusive economic zones, analysts say.
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Malaysia eyes anti-scalping law after My Chemical Romance frenzy, with tickets resold for 12 times face value
Read more: Malaysia eyes anti-scalping law after My Chemical Romance frenzy, with tickets resold for 12 times face valueSome tickets for the American rock band’s April 2026 Kuala Lumpur concert were reportedly resold online at RM6,000 (US$1,417) instead of their RM500 face value.
Thailand
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Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up
Read more: Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile upThailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
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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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Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately
Read more: Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediatelyRegistered outlets can now sell alcoholic beverages during the previously banned period of 2pm to 5pm, with a one hour extension of time for customers in licensed premises at night to finish their drinks.
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Actress Rybena ‘Nana’ arrested for fraudulent borrowing
Read more: Actress Rybena ‘Nana’ arrested for fraudulent borrowingPolice arrested actress Rybena “Nana” Intachai at her home in Watthana district of Bangkok on Wednesday morning for alleged fraudulent borrowing.
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Tougher action vowed against scams, no leniency says Anutin
Read more: Tougher action vowed against scams, no leniency says AnutinPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday promised that his government would continuously expand its scam suppression after the huge seizure of assets worth about 10 billion baht from major suspects linked to Cambodia.
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What’s behind Malaysia’s vow to better ‘confront threats’ in South China Sea under 5-year development plan?
Read more: What’s behind Malaysia’s vow to better ‘confront threats’ in South China Sea under 5-year development plan?Malaysia is making maritime security a key national development pillar after sustained Chinese pressure and illegal fishing by Vietnamese vessels in its exclusive economic zones, analysts say.
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Malaysia eyes anti-scalping law after My Chemical Romance frenzy, with tickets resold for 12 times face value
Read more: Malaysia eyes anti-scalping law after My Chemical Romance frenzy, with tickets resold for 12 times face valueSome tickets for the American rock band’s April 2026 Kuala Lumpur concert were reportedly resold online at RM6,000 (US$1,417) instead of their RM500 face value.
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Afternoon alcohol ban to be lifted in time for New Year, says minister
Read more: Afternoon alcohol ban to be lifted in time for New Year, says ministerDeputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum has reassured Thai business operators that the ban on alcohol sales between 2pm and 5pm will be lifted in time for the New Year holiday.
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Southern flood damage exceeds B500bn
Read more: Southern flood damage exceeds B500bnCatastrophic flooding in the South has inflicted economic losses exceeding 500 billion baht, the Finance Ministry has estimated.
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PM unveils B3.78tn budget
Read more: PM unveils B3.78tn budgetPrime Minister Anutin Chanvirakul on Monday unveiled the 3.788‑trillion‑baht 2027 budget, saying the plan must tackle economic, social, environmental and security challenges while easing long‑term fiscal burdens. The framework, endorsed last week, set expenditures at 3.78 trillion baht, a deficit of 788 billion and estimated revenue of 3 trillion.