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German ships in Taiwan Strait anger China

Published on 14/09/2024

» BEIJING - China’s military on Saturday condemned the transit of two German navy ships through the Taiwan Strait saying it increased security risks and sent the “wrong” signal, adding that Chinese forces monitored and warned the vessels.

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THAILAND

A move that could backfire

News, Published on 14/09/2024

» Pheu Thai might not have considered the consequences of sidelining Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon's faction from the coalition and keeping the group led by Capt Thamanat Prompow, according to observers.

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THAILAND

Minister names secretary

News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/09/2024

» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has named Gen Trisak Indararusmi, a former expert attached to the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTAF) and a former classmate of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, as his secretary.

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North Korean leader tours uranium enrichment site

Published on 13/09/2024

» North Korean state media on Friday published images of leader Kim Jong Un inspecting a “uranium enrichment base”, reporting his call for more centrifuges to “exponentially increase” the country’s ability to produce weapons-grade nuclear materials.

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THAILAND

Election agency asked to investigate Thaksin's 'control' of Pheu Thai

Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2024

» The ruling Pheu Thai party faces another dissolution threat, with Thai Pakdee Party chairman Warong Dechgitvigrom asking the Election Commission to investigate whether former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra illegally controls the party.

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THAILAND

Govt 'will work with armed forces', Phumtham vows

News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2024

» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai made it clear that he, as the new defence minister, would never attempt to wield the government's executive power over the armed forces but rather work side-by-side with them to ensure they serve the public well in the best interests of society.

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THAILAND

Days left before cash handouts

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/09/2024

» The government is expected to distribute 145 billion baht in cash under its digital wallet handout programme to vulnerable groups and state welfare cardholders from Sept 20, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said.

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THAILAND

Phumtham notes past work

News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/09/2024

» Former commerce minister Phumtham Wechayachai yesterday boasted that the Commerce Ministry had achieved a lot in the first year of his tenure, including ensuring better produce prices, reducing the cost of living for the public and enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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THAILAND

PM probe urged over cabinet pick

Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2024

» Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is facing a fresh call to stand down over her decision to appoint Phumtham Wechayachai to the cabinet amid historical allegations of subversive behaviour.

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THAILAND

1,000 locals protest dam proposal in Thailand's Phrae province

News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/09/2024

» Phrae: About 1,000 residents joined a protest over the ruling Pheu Thai Party's proposed revival of the controversial Kaeng Suea Ten Dam project in Song district.