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China accuses Philippines of ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan
Read more: China accuses Philippines of ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan“‘Geographical proximity’ and ‘large overseas populations’ are not excuses for a country to interfere in the internal affairs of others,” China’s foreign ministry said.
Thailand
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Endangered wild crocodile reappears in far South
Read more: Endangered wild crocodile reappears in far SouthTwo endangered thin-snouted freshwater crocodiles were recently seen in the wild for the first time in decades in the far South, where they had been believed extinct, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation reported.
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PCD on oil wreck watch
Read more: PCD on oil wreck watchThe government has instructed the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to intensify monitoring after the cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC sank off the coast of Phuket.
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Drones expected to speed Thai flood relief
Read more: Drones expected to speed Thai flood reliefHAT YAI – Flood rescue teams in Thailand readied drones to deliver aid on Thursday and helicopters dropped supplies to people marooned on rooftops as waters receded, raising hope for more ground evacuations.
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Appeal court approves extradition of Vietnamese activist
Read more: Appeal court approves extradition of Vietnamese activistThe Court of Appeal has approved the extradition from Thailand of a prominent Vietnamese activist who was granted refugee status by the United Nations, in a case that is being watched by numerous international human rights groups.
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Government denies flood response delays
Read more: Government denies flood response delaysThe government has rejected accusations of mismanagement and delays in responding to severe flooding in southern Thailand, insisting that evacuation advisories were issued in advance and many residents chose not to leave.
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China accuses Philippines of ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan
Read more: China accuses Philippines of ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan“‘Geographical proximity’ and ‘large overseas populations’ are not excuses for a country to interfere in the internal affairs of others,” China’s foreign ministry said.
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Southern floods take 33 lives, water still rising
Read more: Southern floods take 33 lives, water still risingThirty-three people had been killed by the severe flooding in the South as of Wednesday, with water levels continuing to rise in most of the inundated provinces.
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Royal radiance
Read more: Royal radianceFrom an early age, Pichitra Boonyarataphan grew up watching her mother Lumyong — a legendary pioneer in the Thai fashion industry and founder of the Rapee Fashion House and Dressmaking Institute — laboriously sew, embroider and modify intricate outfits.
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Hat Yai airport shuttle service halted by severe flooding
Read more: Hat Yai airport shuttle service halted by severe floodingAll shuttle services between Hat Yai airport and the city centre have been temporarily suspended because all roads in the area have been made impassable by flooding.