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Indonesia’s ballistic missile deployment, a first in Southeast Asia, could shift regional power balance
Read more: Indonesia’s ballistic missile deployment, a first in Southeast Asia, could shift regional power balanceSoutheast Asian countries have generally avoided procuring tactical ballistic systems due to their “inherently offensive nature as opposed to purely defensive platforms”, says an expert. That norm may now shift.
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High prices dampen gold demand in India, but festive season may bring back the shine
Read more: High prices dampen gold demand in India, but festive season may bring back the shineIndia was the world’s largest consumer of gold jewellery last year, purchasing more than 560 tonnes.
Thailand
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People’s Party preparing defence in ethics case
Read more: People’s Party preparing defence in ethics caseThe People’s Party has outlined a three-part defence strategy as it prepares for a possible Supreme Court hearing in the high-profile ethics case involving 44 former MPs of its predecessor, the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP).
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Three-phase fuel crisis contingency plan announced
Read more: Three-phase fuel crisis contingency plan announcedThe government has announced a three-phase contingency plan to cope with a potential full-scale energy crisis, including fuel rationing and limited operating hours for petrol stations and shopping malls, should the war in the Middle East lead to the closure of two crucial maritime chokepoints.
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Thailand demands Cambodia explain breach of ceasefire
Read more: Thailand demands Cambodia explain breach of ceasefireCambodia must immediately explain the breach of the ceasefire on the border in Ubon Ratchathani on Tuesday morning, when a Thai soldier was wounded by a Cambodian mortar shell, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
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Democrats rule out alliances with all ‘grey money’ parties
Read more: Democrats rule out alliances with all ‘grey money’ partiesThe Democrat Party has indicated that it would not join any parties, in addition to Klatham, if they are supported financially by dirty businesses.
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Anutin shrugs off southern poll results
Read more: Anutin shrugs off southern poll resultsBhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul brushed off recent opinion poll results after the party recorded relatively low approval ratings in Songkhla, saying surveys do not dictate how the party works.
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Indonesia’s ballistic missile deployment, a first in Southeast Asia, could shift regional power balance
Read more: Indonesia’s ballistic missile deployment, a first in Southeast Asia, could shift regional power balanceSoutheast Asian countries have generally avoided procuring tactical ballistic systems due to their “inherently offensive nature as opposed to purely defensive platforms”, says an expert. That norm may now shift.
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High prices dampen gold demand in India, but festive season may bring back the shine
Read more: High prices dampen gold demand in India, but festive season may bring back the shineIndia was the world’s largest consumer of gold jewellery last year, purchasing more than 560 tonnes.
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Frost sparkles on Doi Inthanon at -2°C
Read more: Frost sparkles on Doi Inthanon at -2°CCHIANG MAI – Frost coated the ground on Doi Inthanon on Monday morning as temperatures on Thailand’s highest mountain plunged below freezing.
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New scam centre found in Cambodia after Thailand’s crackdown
Read more: New scam centre found in Cambodia after Thailand’s crackdownThai authorities have identified a new scam centre in Malai city of Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province, believed to have moved there following recent crackdowns along the Thai-Cambodian border.
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Border schools reopen after truce with Cambodia
Read more: Border schools reopen after truce with CambodiaThai schools in northeastern provinces bordering Cambodia reopened on Monday after being closed for about a month by the recent border clashes.