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Why did Prabowo pardon 2 political rivals convicted of graft and does it set ‘bad precedent’?
Read more: Why did Prabowo pardon 2 political rivals convicted of graft and does it set ‘bad precedent’?The controversial pardons of a former trade minister and a politician from a rival party – the first granted to corruption convicts – have ignited debate about political motivations and the future of graft enforcement in Indonesia.
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China urges Cambodia to ‘severely punish’ perpetrators after killings of two Chinese nationals
Read more: China urges Cambodia to ‘severely punish’ perpetrators after killings of two Chinese nationalsForensics examinations confirmed that both victims, a 43-year-old woman and 39-year-old man, were killed before their bodies were dumped into a river.
Thailand
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Thai border trade drops due to spats with Cambodia
Read more: Thai border trade drops due to spats with CambodiaThailand’s border trade with its immediate neighbours slid in 2025 due to armed clashes with Cambodia and internal conflicts in Myanmar.
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Two Russians arrested for allegedly killing and severing compatriot
Read more: Two Russians arrested for allegedly killing and severing compatriotCHON BURI: Police on Sunday arrested two Russian men allegedly for killing a compatriot and severing the body before burying the parts in Bang Lamug district.
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‘Giant-killing’ underdogs beat the odds and unite a nation
Read more: ‘Giant-killing’ underdogs beat the odds and unite a nationA seven-player student football team from the provinces broke the internet and made it to the final of the 7HD Champion Cup 2025 on Nov 8 at the Suphachalasai Stadium in Bangkok, drawing crowds of supporters cheering for the boys and their coach, who have captured Thais’ hearts in recent weeks.
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Beyond the corporate realm
Read more: Beyond the corporate realmThe air around Nuttaphong Kunakornwong hums with political speculation. As chief executive of SC Asset Corporation Plc and the eldest son-in-law of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, his name has been linked to the Pheu Thai Party’s next prime ministerial candidacy.
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BAM, banks to form 2 new bad debt ventures
Read more: BAM, banks to form 2 new bad debt venturesBangkok Commercial Asset Management Plc (BAM) expects to establish two new joint venture asset management companies (JV-AMCs), aligning with the government’s new debt resolution programme.
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Why did Prabowo pardon 2 political rivals convicted of graft and does it set ‘bad precedent’?
Read more: Why did Prabowo pardon 2 political rivals convicted of graft and does it set ‘bad precedent’?The controversial pardons of a former trade minister and a politician from a rival party – the first granted to corruption convicts – have ignited debate about political motivations and the future of graft enforcement in Indonesia.
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China urges Cambodia to ‘severely punish’ perpetrators after killings of two Chinese nationals
Read more: China urges Cambodia to ‘severely punish’ perpetrators after killings of two Chinese nationalsForensics examinations confirmed that both victims, a 43-year-old woman and 39-year-old man, were killed before their bodies were dumped into a river.
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Court tosses navy lawsuit against southern Thai activist
Read more: Court tosses navy lawsuit against southern Thai activistNARATHIWAT – A human rights defender in southern Thailand has offered forgiveness to the Royal Thai Navy after a court threw out a charge against her arising from a post that lived on the internet for only 30 minutes.
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Afternoon alcohol ban under review
Read more: Afternoon alcohol ban under reviewThai authorities will discuss lifting the ban on afternoon alcohol sales after facing heavy criticism from businesses and the public, Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum said on Wednesday.
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PM Anutin vows to end floods by next month
Read more: PM Anutin vows to end floods by next monthPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to end flooding by next month and provide monthly compensation to affected farmers whose farmland has been used as water retention areas until the floods subside.