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China accuses Philippines of ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan
Read more: China accuses Philippines of ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan“‘Geographical proximity’ and ‘large overseas populations’ are not excuses for a country to interfere in the internal affairs of others,” China’s foreign ministry said.
Thailand
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Fishermen seek relief for rising costs
Read more: Fishermen seek relief for rising costsThe National Fisheries Association of Thailand will hold a general meeting on Monday to discuss rising fuel costs and seafood prices and propose relief measures for the industry.
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Fertiliser cargo stuck in strait
Read more: Fertiliser cargo stuck in straitFive fertiliser shipments remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening supply concerns and prompting contingency measures, while Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an urgent review of oil cost structures and the rollout of nationwide relief measures starting Wednesday.
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Weak economy could hamper prospects for crypto
Read more: Weak economy could hamper prospects for cryptoWhile the crypto trading industry expects a bright outlook in 2026, thanks to improved regulatory clarity and growing institutional investors, Binance TH expressed concerns over the stagnant economy that could affect nationwide adoption.
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Co-payment scheme ends, injecting B84bn into Thai economy
Read more: Co-payment scheme ends, injecting B84bn into Thai economyThe government’s Khon La Khrueng (half-half) Plus co-payment scheme has officially ended, with more than 9.21 million participants fully using their allotted benefits, while over 10.5 million users did not exhaust their entitlements.
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Election Commission wraps up MP candidate registration
Read more: Election Commission wraps up MP candidate registrationThe Election Commission (EC) has concluded the registration for constituency and party-list candidates in the Feb 8 general election, with more than 5,000 candidates and 94 prime ministerial nominees from political parties.
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China accuses Philippines of ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan
Read more: China accuses Philippines of ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan“‘Geographical proximity’ and ‘large overseas populations’ are not excuses for a country to interfere in the internal affairs of others,” China’s foreign ministry said.
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Manufacturers brace for tough 2026
Read more: Manufacturers brace for tough 2026Thailand’s manufacturing sector is bracing for a difficult start to 2026, as political uncertainty, sluggish domestic demand and structural challenges continue to weigh on the economy.
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Curb the slurs, NHRC warns
Read more: Curb the slurs, NHRC warnsThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a strongly worded statement condemning actions that violate human dignity and constitute sexual harassment.
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Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July
Read more: Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since JulyThailand on Wednesday released 18 Cambodian soldiers captured during fighting in July, fulfilling a condition of the ceasefire agreement signed on Saturday, the Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry announced.