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Thailand steps up strikes on Cambodian drone bases
Read more: Thailand steps up strikes on Cambodian drone basesThai military personnel have been coming under heavy attack from Cambodian drones, prompting Thailand to step up efforts to destroy drone launch sites, many of which are located at casino buildings just across the border.
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Malaysian leader tries to nudge warring sides back to table
Read more: Malaysian leader tries to nudge warring sides back to tableMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says he has spoken to the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia, who expressed openness to continue negotiations amid fierce fighting between the two countries.
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Thailand denies plan to seize temple
Read more: Thailand denies plan to seize templeThe Royal Thai Army has denied an allegation made by Cambodia that Thailand was preparing military action to seize the Ta Kwai temple, which lies on the disputed border between the two countries.
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China defends censorship of Bangkok art show
Read more: China defends censorship of Bangkok art showBEIJING – China on Monday accused organisers of an art exhibition in Bangkok of distorting its policies on Tibet, Xinjiang and Hong Kong after the show’s co-curator said artworks were removed or altered at Beijing’s request.
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Labour expert warns against importing Sri Lankan workers
Read more: Labour expert warns against importing Sri Lankan workersA plan to bring in unskilled workers from Sri Lanka is not the right solution to the exodus of Cambodian labourers and it will backfire on Thailand in the long run, a prominent labour expert warned on Monday.
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Thai army: Cambodia insincere about peace, still planting mines
Read more: Thai army: Cambodia insincere about peace, still planting minesThe Thai army will continue to detain 18 captured Cambodian soldiers as long as Phnom Penh continues to break the agreed-on bilateral ceasefire and to use landmines, spokesman Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree said on Monday.
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Thailand promises better tourist safety after Malaysian pair torched
Read more: Thailand promises better tourist safety after Malaysian pair torchedThe Tourism and Sports Ministry has promised improved safety measures in areas popular with tourists after two Malaysians were set on fire in a random attack by an unemployed man in downtown Bangkok.
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Rice exporters target new Asian markets
Read more: Rice exporters target new Asian marketsThe Commerce Ministry has announced a plan to increase rice exports to China, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Japan and Hong Kong.