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Australia says China likely to ‘observe’ military drills with US, seeks military base in South Pacific
Read more: Australia says China likely to ‘observe’ military drills with US, seeks military base in South PacificAustralia has ruled out committing troops ahead of any conflict, in response to a report that the US has asked for clarity on Australia’s role in the event of a Taiwan war.
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China says Dalai Lama succession issue a ‘thorn’ in relations with India
Read more: China says Dalai Lama succession issue a ‘thorn’ in relations with IndiaThe Dalai Lama has been living in exile in India since 1959 following a failed uprising against Chinese rule in Tibet.
Thailand
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Thailand orders Italian-Thai projects halted after fatal accidents
Read more: Thailand orders Italian-Thai projects halted after fatal accidentsThailand’s Transport Ministry said on Friday that it had ordered a 15-day construction halt on 14 contracts involving Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) as well as other large-scale projects overseen by the ministry, as it conducts safety inspections after two fatal accidents this week.
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Your horoscope for Jan 16-22
Read more: Your horoscope for Jan 16-22Your 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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One killed, seven injured in Pathum Thani gas explosion
Read more: One killed, seven injured in Pathum Thani gas explosionA woman was killed and seven others injured in an explosion caused by a cooking gas leak at a townhouse in Muang district of Pathum Thani province on Saturday morning.
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People’s Party push for reform
Read more: People’s Party push for reformAfter losing ground on Section 112, also known as the lese majeste law, the opposition People’s Party (PP) is seeking to reinforce its reformist credentials by focusing on charter change, while critics raise their eyebrows at Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s ‘comeback’ speech as they wait for her replacement to be unveiled.
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Thai trademark watchdog sharpens its teeth
Read more: Thai trademark watchdog sharpens its teethThe Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has intensified its efforts to protect Thai brands from being opportunistically registered by foreign entities through its Trademark Monitor initiative.
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Australia says China likely to ‘observe’ military drills with US, seeks military base in South Pacific
Read more: Australia says China likely to ‘observe’ military drills with US, seeks military base in South PacificAustralia has ruled out committing troops ahead of any conflict, in response to a report that the US has asked for clarity on Australia’s role in the event of a Taiwan war.
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China says Dalai Lama succession issue a ‘thorn’ in relations with India
Read more: China says Dalai Lama succession issue a ‘thorn’ in relations with IndiaThe Dalai Lama has been living in exile in India since 1959 following a failed uprising against Chinese rule in Tibet.
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Delving into the details of Thailand Plus One
Read more: Delving into the details of Thailand Plus OneThe “Thailand Plus One” initiative has stimulated investments in Thailand and its neighbouring countries for several years. However, as dynamics evolve in the region and on the global stage, the viability of this approach has come under scrutiny.
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Official insists Thai Airways board nominees are pros
Read more: Official insists Thai Airways board nominees are prosThe Ministry of Finance insists all of the new nominees for the board of directors of Thai Airways International are professionals.
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Landmine clearance begins in border village as eviction plan dropped
Read more: Landmine clearance begins in border village as eviction plan droppedThe Thai army has begun clearing landmines in a village near the Cambodian border amid rising tensions between the two countries over plans to evict Cambodian settlers.