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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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‘Not a friendly place’: Inside the prison where Thaksin is jailed
Read more: ‘Not a friendly place’: Inside the prison where Thaksin is jailedThree blankets to sleep with, an open bathing area, bland food and the constant risk of violence. These are the conditions inside the maximum security prison in Thailand’s capital where 76-year-old former premier Thaksin Shinawatra is jailed, according to two people with knowledge of the facility.
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Paetongtarn to stay on as Pheu Thai Party leader
Read more: Paetongtarn to stay on as Pheu Thai Party leaderThe Pheu Thai Party affirmed there will be no change in its leadership as it prepares for internal restructuring ahead of the general election.
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Charnchai’s justice quest
Read more: Charnchai’s justice questCharnchai Issarasenarak has long been recognised as a steadfast advocate for transparency and accountability.
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Zoo keeper killed by lions in front of horrified visitors
Read more: Zoo keeper killed by lions in front of horrified visitorsA keeper was mauled to death by lions at Safari World zoo in Bangkok on Wednesday morning in front of horrified visitors, and the drive-in zone was later closed until further notice by the department of wildlife.
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Thailand, Cambodia agree on weapon withdrawal, mine clearance, border reopening
Read more: Thailand, Cambodia agree on weapon withdrawal, mine clearance, border reopeningThailand and Cambodia have agreed on the withdrawal of heavy weapons and military equipment, mine clearance, Cambodia-based scam suppression and partial border reopening, according to the acting Thai defence minister.
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Thaksin calm, slept well during first night in prison
Read more: Thaksin calm, slept well during first night in prisonFormer Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra spent a calm first night in Klong Prem Central Prison, according to corrections officials.