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Taiwan votes in high-stakes recall election
Read more: Taiwan votes in high-stakes recall electionCivic groups backed by President Lai Ching-te’s Democratic Progressive Party are seeking to unseat 31 lawmakers belonging to the main opposition Kuomintang party, who they accuse of being pro-China and a threat to the island’s security.
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Democrat Party launches southern campaign blitz
Read more: Democrat Party launches southern campaign blitzThe Democrat Party has launched a major campaign tour across the southern provinces, advocating clean elections, anti-corruption politics and safer tourism.
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Your horoscope for Jan 30 – Feb 5
Read more: Your horoscope for Jan 30 – Feb 5Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post’s famously accurate fortune teller. Let’s see how you will fare this week and beyond.
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Subdued Loy Krathong tipped to generate B6.5bn in tourism revenue
Read more: Subdued Loy Krathong tipped to generate B6.5bn in tourism revenueThe Loy Krathong festival on Wednesday will generate about 6.54 billion baht in tourism revenue, with about 1.91 million Thai tourists expected to participate nationwide, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
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Thai govt steps up online scam fight
Read more: Thai govt steps up online scam fightFour key agencies are preparing to sign an agreement to boost the government’s effort to combat online scams and money laundering, said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
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Govt ‘committed’ to 4-point Thai-Cambodia peace plan
Read more: Govt ‘committed’ to 4-point Thai-Cambodia peace planPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to a four-point peace framework amid concerns over delays in landmine clearance along the Cambodian border.
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Taiwan votes in high-stakes recall election
Read more: Taiwan votes in high-stakes recall electionCivic groups backed by President Lai Ching-te’s Democratic Progressive Party are seeking to unseat 31 lawmakers belonging to the main opposition Kuomintang party, who they accuse of being pro-China and a threat to the island’s security.
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Thailand and Cambodia begin withdrawing heavy weapons from border: officials
Read more: Thailand and Cambodia begin withdrawing heavy weapons from border: officialsThailand and Cambodia have begun withdrawing heavy weapons and conducting de-mining operations along their contested border as part of steps to de-escalate tensions following last week’s signing of an extended truce, Thai…
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PM: No-casino policy to bring Chinese visitors back to Thailand
Read more: PM: No-casino policy to bring Chinese visitors back to ThailandPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Chinese President Xi Jinping was pleased with Thailand’s stance against legalising casinos, and the Chinese government will encourage more Chinese tourists to visit the country.
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9 Chinese nationals arrested in Trat, suspected links to scam operations
Read more: 9 Chinese nationals arrested in Trat, suspected links to scam operationsTRAT: Police in Khlong Yai district on Sunday arrested nine Chinese men believed to be connected to the KK Park cybercrime compound, after finding them hiding at a beachfront resort and allegedly preparing to flee Thailand by boat.