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Indonesia minister’s move to declare National Culture Day on President Prabowo’s birthday sparks backlash
Read more: Indonesia minister’s move to declare National Culture Day on President Prabowo’s birthday sparks backlashCulture Minister Fadli Zon said the Oct 17 date is significant as it coincides with the date Indonesia’s national emblem “Garuda Pancasila” and national motto were established by founding president Soekarno in 1951.
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At least 32 dead after crane falls on moving train in Korat
Read more: At least 32 dead after crane falls on moving train in KoratNAKHON RATCHASIMA — At least 32 people were killed and 64 others injured after a construction crane fell onto a moving train in this northeastern province on Wednesday morning.
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Cannabis activists demand parties clarify stance
Read more: Cannabis activists demand parties clarify stanceA network of medical staff, academics, and civil society groups has called on political parties to clarify their cannabis policies and positions during the election season.
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PM defends border tactics
Read more: PM defends border tacticsPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed Thailand’s adherence to legal and ethical standards in managing cross-border issues with Cambodia, following criticism over the use of psychological tactics near the frontier.
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Flooding in 15 provinces, mostly on Central Plain
Read more: Flooding in 15 provinces, mostly on Central PlainFlooding persisted in 15 provinces on Monday, mostly on the Central Plain, with rising water levels in Ayutthaya and Udon Thani.
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Century-old stupa collapses in Isan
Read more: Century-old stupa collapses in IsanNAKHON PHANOM – The 123-year-old Buddhist stupa known as Phra Tat Non Tan collapsed on Sunday.
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Indonesia minister’s move to declare National Culture Day on President Prabowo’s birthday sparks backlash
Read more: Indonesia minister’s move to declare National Culture Day on President Prabowo’s birthday sparks backlashCulture Minister Fadli Zon said the Oct 17 date is significant as it coincides with the date Indonesia’s national emblem “Garuda Pancasila” and national motto were established by founding president Soekarno in 1951.
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Tham Luang hero bedridden after accident sends well-wishes to fellow rescuers
Read more: Tham Luang hero bedridden after accident sends well-wishes to fellow rescuersCHIANG MAI — One of the unsung heroes of the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue, Suratin Chaichomphu, known affectionately as “Khwan the Driller”, has been bedridden for months following a motorcycle accident that left him paralysed.
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The next wave: four trends every manager in Thailand must master
Read more: The next wave: four trends every manager in Thailand must masterThe business tide across Southeast Asia is shifting with unprecedented speed, and Thailand sits right at the centre. Success is no longer about keeping pace. It is about spotting the next wave before it breaks and leading teams to ride it with confidence.
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PM embarks on toughest mission of all
Read more: PM embarks on toughest mission of allPattani: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed confidence that peace talks in the southern border provinces will gain real momentum following the appointment of Gen Somsak Rungsita as head of the government’s southern peace dialogue panel.