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Thailand, Cambodia agree to comply with international law on captured soldiers after ‘positive’ talks in KL
Read more: Thailand, Cambodia agree to comply with international law on captured soldiers after ‘positive’ talks in KLThe two Southeast Asian countries also agreed to promptly consult one another in case of any armed conflict to prevent it from escalating.
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Trump orders extra 25% tariff on Indian goods, straining trade ties further
Read more: Trump orders extra 25% tariff on Indian goods, straining trade ties furtherIndia’s foreign ministry said the decision was “extremely unfortunate” and that New Delhi will take all actions necessary to protect its national interests.
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MCOT opens bids for Bangkok land
Read more: MCOT opens bids for Bangkok landState-owned broadcaster MCOT Plc has opened bidding for the lease of more than 50 rai of land near its headquarters in the Rama IX area of Bangkok, with the site expected to be developed as a mixed-use project amid the economic slowdown and an oversupply of office space in the area.
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Pheu Thai seeks lessons from poll loss
Read more: Pheu Thai seeks lessons from poll lossThe Pheu Thai Party held its first meeting after the Feb 8 election on Friday to draw lessons from both the winning and losing candidates, as well as to discuss issues related to the transparency of the poll.
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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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Trade ministry vows tight controls as southern floods threaten supplies
Read more: Trade ministry vows tight controls as southern floods threaten suppliesThe Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has ordered strict monitoring of food and household supplies in flood-hit southern provinces, warning retailers not to hike prices and urging shoppers not to panic-buy.
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Thailand, Cambodia agree to comply with international law on captured soldiers after ‘positive’ talks in KL
Read more: Thailand, Cambodia agree to comply with international law on captured soldiers after ‘positive’ talks in KLThe two Southeast Asian countries also agreed to promptly consult one another in case of any armed conflict to prevent it from escalating.
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Trump orders extra 25% tariff on Indian goods, straining trade ties further
Read more: Trump orders extra 25% tariff on Indian goods, straining trade ties furtherIndia’s foreign ministry said the decision was “extremely unfortunate” and that New Delhi will take all actions necessary to protect its national interests.
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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.
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Floods ravage Hat Yai as heavy rain in South continues
Read more: Floods ravage Hat Yai as heavy rain in South continuesPersistent rain has caused severe flooding in Hat Yai district of the southern border province of Songkhla on Saturday.