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US Federal Reserve rate cut piles pressure on Bank of Thailand and its governor who is holding firm

US Federal Reserve rate cut piles pressure on Bank of Thailand and its governor who is holding firm

September 21, 2024

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Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput warns against hasty interest rate cuts. The central bank boss emphasises financial stability over government demands. It comes amid rising tensions. Mr… Read More ›

Taiwan’s Defence Minister warns that Chinese drills are constantly growing and becoming more dangerous

Taiwan’s Defence Minister warns that Chinese drills are constantly growing and becoming more dangerous

September 20, 2024

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Taiwan warns of rising Chinese military threats as Defence Minister Koo stresses urgency in response time. With record PLA incursions and heightened tensions, the new… Read More ›

New 6-country tourist visa planned by the Foreign Ministry as well as Electronic Travel Authorisation

New 6-country tourist visa planned by the Foreign Ministry as well as Electronic Travel Authorisation

September 20, 2024

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Thailand is working on a new 6-country tourist visa plan covering Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Malaysia, plus a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system.… Read More ›

Israel tight lipped as a second day of en masse device explosions in Lebanon brings death and bloodshed

Israel tight lipped as a second day of en masse device explosions in Lebanon brings death and bloodshed

September 19, 2024

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Hezbollah hit by deadly blasts for a second day as walkie-talkies explode across Lebanon, killing 9 and wounding 300. Israel remains silent amid rising tensions,… Read More ›

Crazed Laotian van thief, high on methamphetamine, sped through Khon Kaen causing havoc for police

Crazed Laotian van thief, high on methamphetamine, sped through Khon Kaen causing havoc for police

September 18, 2024

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Meth-crazed Laotian steals a van from petrol station, leads police on high-speed chase in Khon Kaen, smashing through checkpoints and red lights before being arrested.… Read More ›

Trump helps promote sons’ crypto business firm just 50 days before the US Presidential election in November

Trump helps promote sons’ crypto business firm just 50 days before the US Presidential election in November

September 18, 2024

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Donald Trump joins sons in promoting a new crypto venture just 50 days before the US election. Trump’s shift toward digital assets signals a strategic… Read More ›

Commerce Minister Pichai tears into the Bank of Thailand as the baht strengthens against the US dollar

Commerce Minister Pichai tears into the Bank of Thailand as the baht strengthens against the US dollar

September 17, 2024

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Commerce Minister Blasts Bank of Thailand: Strong Baht is killing Exporters. Minister Pichai demands interest rate cuts to rescue the economy from a credit crunch… Read More ›

Palang Pracharat official to sue TV execs over explosive audio clips linked with General Prawit Wongsuwan

Palang Pracharat official to sue TV execs over explosive audio clips linked with General Prawit Wongsuwan

September 16, 2024

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Palang Pracharat official Paiboon Nititawan is suing top TV execs for ฿50M over leaked audio clips allegedly linked to General Prawit Wongsuwan. The clips, denied… Read More ›

Pheu Thai wins Phitsanulok by-election. Another defeat for the People’s Party amid public anxiety

Pheu Thai wins Phitsanulok by-election. Another defeat for the People’s Party amid public anxiety

September 15, 2024

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Pheu Thai wins Phitsanulok by-election as People’s Party faces another defeat. Public anxiety rises over government stability, as a new poll shows widespread concerns about… Read More ›

Minister outlines plans for Casinos, Disneyland and a tax support system for workers to Parliament

Minister outlines plans for Casinos, Disneyland and a tax support system for workers to Parliament

September 15, 2024

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Deputy Finance Minister proposes a Thai Disneyland, casinos, and a welfare overhaul in Parliament. The government aims to eventually boost tourism, create jobs and launch… Read More ›

Springfield Ohio becomes ground zero for the US election after Trump’s bizarre debate night cats and dogs claim

Springfield Ohio becomes ground zero for the US election after Trump’s bizarre debate night cats and dogs claim

September 14, 2024

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During last Tuesday’s debate in Philadelphia, former President Donald Trump made a startling claim about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. He said they were eating… Read More ›

Red flags along the Mekong as PM Paetongtarn comforts the victims of this week’s Chiang Rai floods

Red flags along the Mekong as PM Paetongtarn comforts the victims of this week’s Chiang Rai floods

September 13, 2024

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PM Paetongtarn consoles flood victims in Chiang Rai as Mekong River hits 50-year high, with more rises expected. Red flags signal mass evacuations across northern… Read More ›

Northern Mekong River provinces battling the most severe flooding in 40–50 years after massive rainfall

Northern Mekong River provinces battling the most severe flooding in 40–50 years after massive rainfall

September 12, 2024

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Northern Thailand is in crisis as historic flooding hits Chiang Rai, Mae Sai, and Mekong River provinces. Severe rainfall and river overflows have caused massive… Read More ›

Elite US military unit Seal Team Six are training in Virginia for action against China over Taiwan if war breaks out

Elite US military unit Seal Team Six are training in Virginia for action against China over Taiwan if war breaks out

September 12, 2024

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SEAL Team Six, the elite U.S. Navy unit renowned for its covert operations, has been training for possible missions to assist Taiwan in the event… Read More ›

Heated TV debate between Trump and Harris on Tuesday night. YouGov polls showed Harris may have edged it

Heated TV debate between Trump and Harris on Tuesday night. YouGov polls showed Harris may have edged it

September 11, 2024

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In a heated Philadelphia debate, Kamala Harris edged out Donald Trump, according to a YouGov poll. Harris led with 47% to Trump’s 43%, in polling… Read More ›

US top official warns allies that Russia is helping China prepare for naval warfare in the Pacific as tensions grow

US top official warns allies that Russia is helping China prepare for naval warfare in the Pacific as tensions grow

September 10, 2024

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A top US official has revealed Russia is assisting China in building advanced naval warfare technologies which could tip the balance if hostilities break out.… Read More ›

Weak consumer demand in China. Call by former central bank boss Yi to fight a severe deflationary spiral

Weak consumer demand in China. Call by former central bank boss Yi to fight a severe deflationary spiral

September 9, 2024

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China’s economy is at risk. Ex-central bank chief warns of deflation spiral amid weak consumer demand and faltering property market. Calls for urgent action as… Read More ›

Kamala Harris is flagging in the latest polls ahead of Tuesday night’s ABC TV Presidential debate in the US

Kamala Harris is flagging in the latest polls ahead of Tuesday night’s ABC TV Presidential debate in the US

September 8, 2024

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Kamala Harris is trailing Trump by one point in new polls as she prepares for a crucial debate. Trump accuses her of avoiding the press.… Read More ›

Fortune smiles on Trump. Latest Nate Silver odds are a 58.2% chance of him winning back the Oval office

Fortune smiles on Trump. Latest Nate Silver odds are a 58.2% chance of him winning back the Oval office

September 7, 2024

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Nate Silver gives the former President a 58.2% chance of winning the Oval Office. Harris faces a tough challenge with key battleground states shifting while… Read More ›

7 Eleven owner in Japan rejects $39 billion buyout offer from Canadian owner of Circle K stores

7 Eleven owner in Japan rejects $39 billion buyout offer from Canadian owner of Circle K stores

September 6, 2024

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7-Eleven’s Japanese owner rejects a $39 billion buyout offer from Canadian Circle K operator Couche-Tard. CP Group, Thailand’s 7-Eleven franchise owner, closely watches the deal.… Read More ›

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