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Why did Prabowo pardon 2 political rivals convicted of graft and does it set ‘bad precedent’?
Read more: Why did Prabowo pardon 2 political rivals convicted of graft and does it set ‘bad precedent’?The controversial pardons of a former trade minister and a politician from a rival party – the first granted to corruption convicts – have ignited debate about political motivations and the future of graft enforcement in Indonesia.
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China urges Cambodia to ‘severely punish’ perpetrators after killings of two Chinese nationals
Read more: China urges Cambodia to ‘severely punish’ perpetrators after killings of two Chinese nationalsForensics examinations confirmed that both victims, a 43-year-old woman and 39-year-old man, were killed before their bodies were dumped into a river.
Thailand
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Stricter rules for digital platforms
Read more: Stricter rules for digital platformsAfter months of anticipation, Thailand has introduced sweeping new trade competition guidelines to govern multi-sided platforms, aiming to reshape the e-commerce landscape.
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Regulator offers 3 power tariff rates
Read more: Regulator offers 3 power tariff ratesThe Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is preparing to announce a higher power tariff for May to August once it gathers public input on an appropriate rate amid a war in the Middle East.
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Candidate registration for Feb 8 election begins nationwide
Read more: Candidate registration for Feb 8 election begins nationwideCandidate registration for the Feb 8 general election kicked off across Thailand on Saturday, with political party leaders and large groups of supporters turning out to cheer on prospective constituency representatives.
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Thai year of environmental upheaval
Read more: Thai year of environmental upheavalIn 2025, Thailand faced a convergence of challenges that had laid bare its vulnerability to environmental degradation, natural disasters, and complex regional dynamics.
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New Year’s eve to see some major roads close
Read more: New Year’s eve to see some major roads closeParts of several major roads in central Bangkok will be temporarily closed on Dec 31 and Jan 1 to facilitate the CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2026, as authorities roll out traffic and safety measures for New Year celebrations.
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Why did Prabowo pardon 2 political rivals convicted of graft and does it set ‘bad precedent’?
Read more: Why did Prabowo pardon 2 political rivals convicted of graft and does it set ‘bad precedent’?The controversial pardons of a former trade minister and a politician from a rival party – the first granted to corruption convicts – have ignited debate about political motivations and the future of graft enforcement in Indonesia.
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China urges Cambodia to ‘severely punish’ perpetrators after killings of two Chinese nationals
Read more: China urges Cambodia to ‘severely punish’ perpetrators after killings of two Chinese nationalsForensics examinations confirmed that both victims, a 43-year-old woman and 39-year-old man, were killed before their bodies were dumped into a river.
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Thailand tightens reporting of non-resident cash inflows
Read more: Thailand tightens reporting of non-resident cash inflowsThailand is taking a closer look at capital inflows by non-residents as part of the central bank’s effort to manage baht movements.
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2026 Horoscope Overview
Read more: 2026 Horoscope OverviewAs per New Year tradition, Guru by Bangkok Post presents the 2026 horoscope. Let’s see what next year has in store!
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TAT expects drop in New Year revenue
Read more: TAT expects drop in New Year revenueTourism receipts during the New Year holiday are expected to plunge by 2-9% year-on-year due to the border conflict and flooding in the South, while outbound travel remains strong, supported by the strength of the local currency.