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Who could be Thailand’s next PM?
Read more: Who could be Thailand’s next PM?The remaining candidates are eligible to become prime minister, having been nominated by their parties prior to the 2023 election.
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Another Shinawatra toppled as Thai court ends Paetongtarn’s tenure as PM
Read more: Another Shinawatra toppled as Thai court ends Paetongtarn’s tenure as PMWith Paetongtarn’s unceremonious exit, six prime ministers either from the Shinawatra clan or appointed by the family have been pushed out of power by court decisions or military coups.
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Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade
Read more: Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockadeTEHRAN – Iran’s military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, its military command said, hours after reopening it and with more than a dozen commercial ships passing through the vital waterway.
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Foul odour in Trat linked to rotting shipment
Read more: Foul odour in Trat linked to rotting shipmentMore than 2 tonnes of rotting meat and seafood have washed ashore in Trat, spreading a foul stench over 10 kilometres, affecting several coastal communities.
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Southern insurgents ‘stockpiling bombs’ ahead of Feb 8 poll
Read more: Southern insurgents ‘stockpiling bombs’ ahead of Feb 8 pollThe Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) militant group is moving improvised explosive devices into the southern border provinces to disrupt the Feb 8 election and stage symbolic attacks throughout February, including during Ramadan, a Senate security spokesman said on Friday.
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EU tells TikTok to change ‘addictive’ design
Read more: EU tells TikTok to change ‘addictive’ designBRUSSELS – The European Union said on Friday that it had told TikTok it needs to change its “addictive design” or risk heavy fines, after the Chinese-owned platform was found in breach of the bloc’s digital content rules.
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Manchester City gifts delight loyal Thai grandmas
Read more: Manchester City gifts delight loyal Thai grandmasManchester City has delighted two senior fans in Thailand with gifts after learning about their avid and enduring support of the football club.
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Who could be Thailand’s next PM?
Read more: Who could be Thailand’s next PM?The remaining candidates are eligible to become prime minister, having been nominated by their parties prior to the 2023 election.
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Another Shinawatra toppled as Thai court ends Paetongtarn’s tenure as PM
Read more: Another Shinawatra toppled as Thai court ends Paetongtarn’s tenure as PMWith Paetongtarn’s unceremonious exit, six prime ministers either from the Shinawatra clan or appointed by the family have been pushed out of power by court decisions or military coups.
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Gold, emerging nations feature in Faber’s portfolio
Read more: Gold, emerging nations feature in Faber’s portfolioEconomist and veteran investor Marc Faber underscored inflation as a central force shaping the next investment cycle, highlighting gold and emerging markets as core themes for future investing.
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People’s Party unveils ‘Blueprint to transform Thailand’
Read more: People’s Party unveils ‘Blueprint to transform Thailand’Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, who serves as both leader of the People’s Party (PP) and its main prime ministerial candidate, delivered a major campaign speech in Udon Thani province on Thursday, declaring the party’s readiness to form what he called “a government of the people” that would work for all citizens without any political divisions.
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Accusations fly over political audio clip
Read more: Accusations fly over political audio clipA former Kanchanaburi provincial councillor has come forward to explain why he secretly recorded a phone call that has since sparked controversy, as the Pheu Thai Party moved to file a complaint with the Election Commission (EC).