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Thailand verschärft Cannabis-Kontrollen in Pattaya – THC-Gummibärchen alarmieren Behörden
Pattaya Mail
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July 17, 2025
Teams von Gesundheits- und Drogenfahndungsbehörden verstärken Kontrollen, um illegale Produkte vom Markt zu nehmen. PATTAYA, Thailand – Die Behörden in Pattaya verstärken ihre Maßnahmen gegen die Verbreitung von mit Cannabis versetzten...
Thailand's TCP deepening investment across China
China Daily
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A content creator takes photos of a humanoid robot at TCP Group's exhibition area during the third China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on Wednesday. WANG JING/CHINA DAILY Thailand's TCP Group, owner of the Red Bull brand, is...
Thailand advances space policy with approval of foreign satellite access and updated master plan
Pattaya Mail
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July 16, 2025
Deputy PM Prasert chairs key meeting approving Landing Rights Policy and revised Space Master Plan, paving the way for international satellite services and strategic space sector growth. BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of...
Myanmar Military Recaptures Strategic Town From Rebels After a Year
Khaosod English
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July 18, 2025
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar ‘s military has recaptured a strategic gateway town from rebel forces after nearly a year, state-media reported Thursday, marking a rare turnaround in the country’s northeast, where an alliance of ethnic militias seized a...
Pheu Thai blasted for rejecting amnesty bills
Bangkok Post
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July 17, 2025
Excuse unconvincing, opposition says PUBLISHED : 18 Jul 2025 at 05:27 The opposition has lashed out at Pheu Thai for refusing to support proposed amnesty efforts related to the lese majeste law, dismissing as unconvincing the ruling party's...
Thailand commends Malaysia’s effective ASEAN Chairmanship at 58th AMM
The Sun Daily
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July 16, 2025
BANGKOK: Thailand has commended Malaysia, as the current ASEAN Chair, for successfully hosting a constructive 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) in Kuala Lumpur. The Director-General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs, Bolbongse...
Tuk-Tuks ordered to stay in line in Bangkok, but Pattaya still lags behind
Pattaya Mail
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July 18, 2025
Tourists and locals continue to face traffic disruptions from double-parked vans and motorcycles along major streets and beachside areas. PATTAYA, Thailand – With traffic congestion remaining a sore point in the resort city, many are wondering...
PM Oli to visit India on September 16
OnlineKhabar
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July 20, 2025
Kathmandu, July 20 Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s much-anticipated visit to India is scheduled for September 16. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formally invited his Nepali counterpart for a two-day visit. According to sources at the Prime...
Thailand Extends Maternity Leave and Introduces Paternity Benefits
Khaosod English
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July 16, 2025
BANGKOK — Thailand’s House of Representatives has approved new labor legislation that significantly expands parental leave benefits. The bill extends maternity leave for female workers from the current 98 days to 120 days, while also establishing...
Thailand-Cambodia Border Closures Choke Land Trade, Prompt Supply Chain Shifts
Sourcing Journal - New York
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July 16, 2025
The closure of checkpoints on the Thailand-Cambodia border in June has effectively frozen cross-border trade in the region. But with the lion’s share of exports traveling by sea, the closures are forecast to have a limited impact on overall trade...
BOK chief to attend Asia-Pacific central bankers' meeting in Bangkok
Yonhap News Agency
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July 18, 2025
SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the South Korean central bank plans to attend a meeting of top central bankers from the East Asia and Pacific region next week to discuss inflation, digital finance and other pending issues, his office said...
Thai woman arrested for ‘seducing’ monks in $11.9 million blackmail scheme
Mint
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July 16, 2025
Thai police arrested Wilawan Emsawat ("Ms. Golf") for allegedly seducing senior Buddhist monks and blackmailing them with intimate photos and videos. The 30-year-old targeted at least nine abbots and high-ranking monks, violating strict celibacy...
Why Thailand remains one of the world’s most amazing destinations
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 17, 2025
Thailand travel appeal remains strong in 2025, combining global connectivity, intuitive hospitality, MICE leadership, and rich cultural charm to attract both leisure and business travellers in a competitive tourism landscape. In an era of...
Assam: Special Thai delegation visits Sri Sri Jagannath temple in Dibrugarh
The Sentinel - Assam News
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A CORRESPONDENT DIBRUGARH: In a significant moment of cultural diplomacy and spiritual exchange, a 15-member delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand, visited the Sri Sri Jagannath temple in Dibrugarh on Thursday. The high-profile...
Strategic investors key to Việt Nam’s international financial centre ambitions: Insiders
Vietstock
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July 18, 2025
Strategic investors key to Việt Nam’s international financial centre ambitions: Insiders Việt Nam’s roadmap to establishing international financial centres (IFCs) hinges not only on planning, infrastructure and human capital, but above all, on...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 18, 2025
Bernama
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July 18, 2025
INDONESIA 1. FOREIGN WORKER PERMIT SCANDAL: INDONESIA’S ANTI-GRAFT BODY DETAINS FOUR SENIOR OFFICIALS -- JAKARTA GLOBE The Corruption Eradication Commission on Thursday announced the detention of four suspects in an alleged bribery and extortion...
Three Thai soldiers injured in border patrol landmine blast, one loses leg
Pattaya Mail
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July 17, 2025
A border patrol in Ubon Ratchathani turned tragic as a landmine explosion injured three Thai soldiers, one requiring leg amputation. Authorities are investigating whether the device was newly planted or a remnant from past conflicts. UBON...
President Sheikh Mohamed in call for peace with Turkey's Erdogan
The National News
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President Sheikh Mohamed joined Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a call for peace in the region during a state visit to Turkey. Sheikh Mohamed was received by Mr Erdogan at Turkey’s Presidential Palace and an official reception hosted in...
How a Thai woman boasted about being showered in luxury gifts just hours before being arrested 'for filming herself having sex with monks to blackmail them out of MILLIONS'
Daily Mail
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July 17, 2025
A Thai woman arrested for allegedly recording herself having sex with Buddhist monks and then extorting them has revealed astonishing details of how they showered her with luxury cars and millions of pounds to fund a lavish lifestyle because they...
City leaders press need for more housing in meeting with new Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation president
Albert Lea Tribune - Minnesota
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July 17, 2025
Published 9:00 am Thursday, July 17, 2025 1 of 3 Albert Lea Mayor Rich Murray and City Manager Ian Rigg listen as Benya Kraus, new president and CEO of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation shares about her background during a meeting with...