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Germany presses ahead with deportations to Afghanistan
AFP, Published on 18/07/2025
» BERLIN - Germany said on Friday it had deported 81 Afghan men convicted of crimes to their Taliban-controlled homeland, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government looks to signal a hard line on immigration.
Acting PM not bothered by court case
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/07/2025
» Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has brushed off concerns about the Constitutional Court’s request for a witness list in a case alleging his interference in the Senate vote-rigging investigation, insisting he did nothing wrong.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 18-24
Guru, Published on 18/07/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Dozens protest in Malaysia against Trump nominee for US envoy
Published on 18/07/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Friday to protest against the proposed appointment of Nick Adams, a self-styled "alpha male" influencer, as the United States' envoy to Malaysia.
US Congress approves $9bn in Trump cuts to foreign aid, public media
AFP, Published on 18/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - US Republicans early Friday approved President Donald Trump's plan to cancel $9 billion in funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting, vowing it was just the start of broader efforts by Congress to slash the federal budget.
Vietnam outlines new financial reforms in bid for emerging market status
Published on 18/07/2025
» HANOI - Vietnam is set to officially launch a central counterparty mechanism in early 2027 as part of its push to be reclassified as an emerging market as early as this year and attract more foreign investors, the State Securities Commission said.
Thaksin touts golden visa, higher travel fees to boost Thailand
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/07/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra suggested Thailand create a golden visa scheme for wealthy foreigners to become long-term residents and called on Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) to hike passenger service fees to boost the sluggish economy.
Pheu Thai blasted for rejecting amnesty bills
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/07/2025
» 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 justification that it must appease coalition partners due to the government's slim majority.
Domestic co-payment incentive comes under scrutiny
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/07/2025
» The government's domestic tourism stimulus campaign has come under heavy criticism in parliament, with the opposition blasting the scheme as ineffective due to frequent technical failures, low public engagement and high potential for fraud.
Supreme Patriarch backs reform effort
News, Published on 18/07/2025
» The Supreme Patriarch is calling for a sweeping overhaul of the country's monastic laws, urging the government to review the Sangha Act and revise outdated regulations to safeguard the sanctity of Buddhism, according to acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai yesterday.