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Asia Hawks on Alert After Indonesia Shock Rate Hike to Defend Rupiah (IDR USD): Investors are looking for the next policy domino to fall in Asia amid an ...
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Thai Banks Cut Rate for Some Borrowers After Pressure From PM: Thailand’s biggest commercial banks agreed to temporarily lower borrowing costs for vulnerable ...
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Thailand urges bigger ASEAN role in resolving Myanmar conflict: Thailand called on Friday for the regional bloc ASEAN to take a more proactive role in trying to ...
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Thailand Plans for First Post-Coup Senate Election, Referendum: Thailand will start the process to elect new senators next month, in an exercise that will make ...
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Thailand's $13.5 billion digital wallet stimulus policy was given cabinet approval, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said, clearing another hurdle for the ...
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Old Japanese train cars get new life in Cambodia: Japanese rail diesel cars taken out of service will get a second life in Cambodia.
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Temperature feels like 52 degrees: Thai authority warns of extreme heat in Bangkok
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Thailand's Bitkub aims for ASEAN expansion with 2025 listing : BANGKOK -- The founder of Thailand's leading cryptocurrency exchange says its ...
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Paid articlePaid Thailand, Kazakhstan Agree on Visa Waiver Pact to Boost Tourism: Thailand will sign a permanent bilateral visa waiver agreement with Kazakhstan next week ...
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Groups From Middle East, China Look to Build World’s Tallest Tower in Thailand: A group of investors led by a Dubai-based real estate developer is in talks to ...
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Paid articlePaid Chinese Warships in Cambodia Fuel Fresh Concerns as Wang Visits: China’s top diplomat has pledged to further boost security ties with Cambodia during a visit ...
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Vietnam surpasses India and Thailand and now becomes biggest rice supplier for Singapore
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China's Belt and Road leaves Cambodia city with 500 'ghost buildings': SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia -- An exodus of Chinese real estate companies has left this ...
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After an angry outburst in a restaurant: police arrest AfD politician in Thailand
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Quick Glance: Alleged Thailand Island Incident: AfD Politician Briefly Detained by Police
- Niels Foitzik, AfD candidate, caused police interventions in Thailand.
- Foitzik denies drug use, claims health issues during incidents.
- Internal power struggles within Stuttgart AfD before local elections.
- Stuttgart AfD candidates oppose 'Seebrücke' and have extremist ties.
Myanmar rebel group says it withdraws from key town on Thai border: A Myanmar rebel group has withdrawn its troops from a town along the Thai border following a ...
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Rebels raise flag at seized Myanmar base, commander confident of retaining control
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Myanmar refugees take shelter in Thailand's Mae Sot: Mae Sot has become an uneasy refuge for Burmese on the run, akin to Cold War-era Berlin or Casablanca.
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Red Shirt Leader’s Return Sparks Hope for Democratic Renewal in Thailand: Can the return of exiled politicians ignite hope for Thai democracy and reshape its ...
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"Man or woman - no matter!": Ex-Playmate is the new Bachelorette: When Stella Tiana Stegmann was named “Playmate of the Year” in “Playboy” in 2020 ...
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Thailand taking the offensive over the origin of Muay Thai: BANGKOK -- Thailand is stepping up the promotion of its traditional form of boxing, Muay Thai ...
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From footballer to Buddhist monk: Swedish ex-player’s incredible transformation detailed on his Instagram page
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$1.7 Billion Cambodian Canal Project Draws Increasing Scrutiny: The China-backed Techo Funan Canal, which will connect the Mekong River to the country’s coast ...
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Life Along the Thai-Myanmar Frontier: The border town of Myawaddy has now fallen and ethnic rebels want negotiations with the Thai government.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/life-along-the-thai-myanmar-frontier/
Thailand Extends Longer Visa-Free Stay for Russians Until July to Boost Tourism: Thailand’s cabinet approved a plan to allow Russian tourists who enter the ...
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Paid articlePaid Myanmar resistance seizes border town; Thailand braces for refugees: MAE SOT, Thailand -- Myanmar's resistance forces, led by the Karen National Union ...
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Thailand's Central buys German luxury retail property KaDeWe
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Clashes resume near Thailand-Myanmar border town: Thai army : Clashes between the Myanmar junta and armed ethnic groups have broken out again near a vital trade ...
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Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar
- Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.
- The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.
- The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.
- Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.
Thai divers seek to take on 'ghost gear' threatening marine life: Beneath the surface of the turquoise waters off a beach on Thailand's holiday island of Phuket ...
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Thailand Leads Push for Six-Nation Visa to Lure Moneyed Tourists: Thailand is steering an initiative for a joint-visa program with countries that together hosted ...
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Paid articlePaid Thai PM says sensitive issues at play in Myanmar dialogue, must address all sides
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- Iran’s signals to DC on Israel response
- Foreign leaders urge US on Ukraine aid
- Thousands flee Myanmar for Thailand
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Salmon farm says tuk-tuk trial a success, ordering more: A salmon farm says using electric tuk-tuks on its canals has been so successful ...
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Chinese Warships Permanently Deployed at New Overseas Naval Base: An expert believes the five-month-long presence of the Chinese naval vessels at Cambodia's Ream ...
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Chinese warships at Cambodian base for months, CSIS analysis shows: SYDNEY -- Two Chinese warships have been present at Cambodia's Ream Naval Base for much ...
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Diver buys £15 shark from Thai restaurant to stop it being eaten and releases it into ocean
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Myanmar junta launches heavy air strikes on the border with Thailand: The military junta in crisis-hit Myanmar has responded to the takeover of the important ...
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🔊 Thousands of people are crossing into Thailand from Myanmar as fighting intensifies between the army and rebel groups. Hear more on Reuters World News daily ...
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Innovative prostheses offer hope on Thai-Myanmar border: MAE SOT, Thailand -- In a small workshop in western Thailand, Aung Tin Tun puts the finishing touches to ...
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Remembering Cambodia’s genocide in a corner of Africa: Kigali, RWANDA- April 1975 was a cruel month for millions of Cambodians. Forty-nine years ago, on April 17 ...
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New Zealand aircraft maker eyes Thailand as ASEAN service hub: BANGKOK -- New Zealand aircraft maker NZAero will scale up its maintenance and repair operations ...
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Passengers jump into the sea to escape Thai ferry fire: Foreign tourist passengers jumped into the sea to escape a raging ferry fire in the Gulf of Thailand ...
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Quick Glance: Thailand Ferry Fire: Passengers Jump into Sea to Escape Blaze
- Panicked passengers jumped into the sea to escape a raging ferry fire in the Gulf of Thailand early Thursday, with all 108 people on board being safe.
- A passenger heard a crackling sound and smelled smoke before the fire broke out, leading to a chaotic evacuation.
- Videos showed people rushing out of the cabin, donning life vests as thick black smoke engulfed the ferry. Several boats came to the rescue as the ferry was ablaze.
- The fire, originating in the engine, was contained. The cause is under investigation, and the ferry did not sink. Rescue involved jumping into the sea due to the risk of explosions near the ferry.
Myanmar border hub residents flee to Thailand amid gunfire, explosions: Residents of a Myanmar trade hub fled across the border to Thailand on Tuesday amid the ...
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Photo project in South East Asia: the poor wear Gucci: In Asia, an idiosyncratic street style has developed from counterfeit luxury fashion: Clothes in bright ...
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Quick Glance: Counterfeit Fashion and Social Status in Southeast Asia
- In Southeast Asia, fake luxury brands serve as a street style to display social status.
- Fashion reflects social belonging and economic advancement in Southeast Asia.
- Counterfeit brand clothing acts as a confidence boost and social integration for poor individuals.
- Asian fashion combines bold logos with traditional designs to create a unique street style.
Chinese exodus leaves Cambodia boomtown with 500 'ghost buildings': SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia -- An exodus of Chinese real estate companies has left this Cambodian ...
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Paid articlePaid Nato should recruit Singapore, Philippines, Japan, Thailand and others, former supreme allied commander says
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Thai PM says Myanmar regime 'losing strength': Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told Reuters now is a good time to open talks with Myanmar as the military ...
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The main reason for visiting Angkor is still the mystery that surrounds it: French adventurer Henri Mouhot is considered the one who ‘rediscovered’ the famous ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/travel/2024/04/23/the-main-reason-for-visiting-angkor-is-still-the-mystery-that-surrounds-it
“I have no reason to go back”: Many German pensioners prefer to spend their retirement abroad
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Cambodia’s Cyber-Slavery Trafficking Denials Reflect Official Complicity, Experts Say
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Cambodia and Laos vow to boost bilateral ties, regional cooperation: Cambodia and Laos have vowed to boost their bilateral relations and regional cooperation for ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/25/cambodia-and-laos-vow-to-boost-bilateral-ties-regional-cooperation
Report: China is exporting digital control methods: As it exports internet infrastructure, China is expanding its authoritarian model of the web, report says.
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Chinese man behind drug scam targeting teens nabbed in Cambodia: A Chinese national suspected of supplying drugs that were used for a high-profile scam case ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/20/chinese-man-behind-drug-scam-targeting-teens-nabbed-in-cambodia
Ethnic Karen Rebels Complete Capture of Strategic Myanmar Border Crossing: The fall of Myawaddy, a major hub of overland trade between Myanmar and Thailand ...
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Forced evictions or free choice? Cambodia's relocation of people from UNESCO site raises concerns
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Rare ‘ghost shark’, which hunts in deep ocean, found in Thailand: A new kind of fish, having giant eyes, massive head and feather-like fins has been found off ...
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Cruelty for clicks: Cambodia is investigating YouTubers’ abuse of monkeys at the Angkor UNESCO site | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Aussie charity founder to run 1400km in memory of the Boxing Day tsunami: As a forensic investigations expert, Peter Baines has spent his career running towards ...
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Dominant Football Ferns put four goals past Thailand: The Football Ferns have made a successful homecoming, beating Thailand 4-0 in Christchurch - their first ...
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Wedding scammer conned guests out of thousands of pounds: Bride Elaine Walker found out just before flying to Thailand that travel had not been booked.
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Return to this showpiece city, next to a world wonder, before everyone else does: After you’ve exploring the ancient temples of Angkor, a freshly polished Siem ...
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Anti-coup forces claim control of key Myanmar border town: Hundreds of troops reported to have surrendered in ‘major blow’ to generals who seized power in ...
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How I handled my nerves about travelling in a body that's different to other people's
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Cambodia's legacy of war remains deadly as five are killed by unexploded ordnance over the weekend
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Chinese police take back 130 gambling and scam suspects from Cambodia: Two police-chartered civilian flights brought back 130 gambling and scam suspects from ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/13/chinese-police-take-back-130-gambling-and-scam-suspects-from-cambodia
Thailand to replace military-appointed Senate, reduce its powers: BANGKOK - Thailand’s Cabinet on April 23 approved a plan to select a new slate of senators who ...
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Vacation with her mother: Chrissy Teigen visits her Thai home: Chrissy Teigen grew up in Utah, but her mother comes from Thailand and now lives there again ...
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Baby food in developing countries: Nestlé gives sugar to poor babies: In developing countries, Nestlé often adds sugar to infant formula. This is bad for your ...
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Cambodia’s Cyber-Slavery Trafficking Denials Reflect Official Complicity, Experts Say
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Water guns are in full blast to mark Thai New Year festivities despite worries about heat wave
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Cambodia: YouTubers’ abuse of monkeys at World Heritage site under investigation: Cambodian authorities are investigating the abuse of monkeys at the famous ...
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KHAFRA KAMBON ON AFRIICAN EMANCIPATION DAY: Khafra Kambon, Director of Regional and Pan-African Affairs of the Emancipation Support Committee joins us.
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AP PHOTOS: Cambodian villagers hold rare oxcart race, seeking to revive a centuries-old tradition
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Sanya Malhotra's Breezy Halter Knit Summer Dress Was Practically Made For A Beach Holiday In Thailand
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Silent struggles plague Cambodian refugees in Bangkok: A new government in Thailand offers little change for asylum seekers.
rfa.org/english/news/cambodia/cambodian-refugees-thailand-04162024131701.html
After ten years behind bars: German pop singer leaves prison in Bali: When Patrick Naumann emigrated to Thailand in 2011 to become a pop singer ...
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Rosier growth forecast for Cambodia, fueled by tourism and industrial exports: Cambodia's economy is forecast to grow 5.8 percent in 2024 ...
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