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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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Chon Buri winner Suchart not opposed to recount
Read more: Chon Buri winner Suchart not opposed to recountSuchart Chomklin, the Bhumjaithai Party candidate in Constituency 1 of Chon Buri, has responded to calls for a vote recount, saying he is willing to have the ballots re-examined to dispel doubts over alleged irregularities.
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People’s Party leadership change possible
Read more: People’s Party leadership change possibleThe People’s Party may have a new leader and executive board in the near future because of ongoing uncertainty about a possible political ban of several of its key figures, according to the party’s outgoing secretary-general.
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Minister vows VAT increases
Read more: Minister vows VAT increasesThe Finance Ministry plans to gradually raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate by an additional 1.5 percentage points to 8.5% by 2028, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Thursday.
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Flood-weary South to see heavy rain through Sunday
Read more: Flood-weary South to see heavy rain through SundayTorrential rain has caused flooding in southern provinces of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung and Surat Thani and will continue in the South until Sunday, forecasters say.
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Analysts forecast rate cut in December
Read more: Analysts forecast rate cut in DecemberAnalysts increasingly expect the Bank of Thailand to cut the policy interest rate at its meeting next month after GDP growth fell to the weakest pace in four years in the third quarter amid weakening domestic demand, slower public investment and a tourism slump.
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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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PTT ready to walk away from EV venture
Read more: PTT ready to walk away from EV ventureThe Thai oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is considering offloading its stake in an electric vehicle (EV) joint venture as it seeks to improve cash flow and brace for a sluggish Thai and global economy next year.
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40-baht day pass for two Bangkok rail lines imminent
Read more: 40-baht day pass for two Bangkok rail lines imminentThe Ministry of Transport will seek cabinet approval next week for a 40-baht flat-rate daily pass for the Purple and Red electric train lines.
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Food and whine: Jay Fai in hot water again
Read more: Food and whine: Jay Fai in hot water againThe Michelin-starred Bangkok restaurant Raan Jay Fai has defended its policies in the face of another social-media flap, this time alleging discrimination against Thais.