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Commentary: Air force modernisation in Southeast Asia – deterrence or danger?
Read more: Commentary: Air force modernisation in Southeast Asia – deterrence or danger?Fighter aircraft purchases reflect a broader push for military autonomy at a time of rising great power rivalry and supply chain concerns, says a Lowy Institute researcher.
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Praise Trump and speak simply: How the South Korean team negotiated its trade deal
Read more: Praise Trump and speak simply: How the South Korean team negotiated its trade dealIndustry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said each of the team, which included Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol and Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo, took turns role-playing as the US president to prepare.
Thailand
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Anutin’s long political ascent
Read more: Anutin’s long political ascentBhumjaithai (BJT) Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul’s ascent from engineer to the 32nd prime minister caps nearly three decades in politics, shaped by infrastructure discipline, political resilience and the decriminalisation of cannabis.
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TikTok affirms B270bn outlay in Thailand
Read more: TikTok affirms B270bn outlay in ThailandTikTok has confirmed its long-term investment plan in Thailand worth 270 billion baht, according to caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
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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.
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Cambodia and Thailand trade blame after border gunfire
Read more: Cambodia and Thailand trade blame after border gunfirePHNOM PENH – Cambodia and Thailand traded accusations of fresh clashes along their border on Wednesday, after Bangkok said it was pausing the implementation of a US-backed peace deal.
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Tycoon gambling suspect extradited to China for trial
Read more: Tycoon gambling suspect extradited to China for trialPolice took dual Chinese-Cambodian national She Zhijiang from Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi airport on Wednesday for extradition to China and trial on online gambling charges.
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Commentary: Air force modernisation in Southeast Asia – deterrence or danger?
Read more: Commentary: Air force modernisation in Southeast Asia – deterrence or danger?Fighter aircraft purchases reflect a broader push for military autonomy at a time of rising great power rivalry and supply chain concerns, says a Lowy Institute researcher.
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Praise Trump and speak simply: How the South Korean team negotiated its trade deal
Read more: Praise Trump and speak simply: How the South Korean team negotiated its trade dealIndustry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said each of the team, which included Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol and Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo, took turns role-playing as the US president to prepare.
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Fears grow as major dams near capacity
Read more: Fears grow as major dams near capacityThe reservoir behind the Bhumibol Dam in Tak province could reach full capacity within two days, according to PM’s Office Minister Paradorn Prissanananthakul, as concerns of flooding in various areas of Thailand grow.
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Thai military has green light ‘to protect sovereignty’
Read more: Thai military has green light ‘to protect sovereignty’The Thai government has authorised full military operations as needed to defend national sovereignty after halting all activity related to a US-backed peace accord with Cambodia, following a new landmine blast that injured four Thai soldiers.
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Thailand to review stiff fines in new booze law
Read more: Thailand to review stiff fines in new booze lawA Thai government committee overseeing alcohol policy will meet on Thursday to review new rules that impose harsh fines for drinking during times when sales are prohibited, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said on Tuesday.