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US strikes on alleged drug boats kill 6 more people
AFP, Published on 10/11/2025
» WASHINGTON - US forces have killed six more people in strikes on alleged drug-running boats, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday, bringing the campaign's total number of deaths -- which critics describe as illegal executions -- to 76.
Japan PM Takaichi defends Taiwan views after China envoy’s violent threat
Bloomberg, Published on 10/11/2025
» Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday defended her description of a conflict over Taiwan as potentially amounting to an existential risk for Japan after a Chinese diplomat accused her of meddling in Beijing’s internal affairs.
Police foil gold shop robbery in Samut Sakhon
Online Reporters, Published on 10/11/2025
» A police officer thwarted a gold shop robbery in Samut Sakhon’s Krathum Baen district on Sunday, arresting a 28-year-old armed suspect whose gun misfired.
Bangkok hosts PM2.5 awareness event as smog returns to city
News, Online Reporters, Published on 10/11/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) jointly launched a campaign entitled “Knowing PM2.5 for Sustainable Protection" on Monday to educate the public on how to protect themselves as smog season returns.
Thailand to extradite gambling kingpin She Zhijiang to China
Reuters, Published on 10/11/2025
» A Thai court of appeal has upheld an extradition order against a Chinese gambling kingpin after more than three years of legal battles, Thailand's state prosecutor said in a statement on Monday.
Indonesia grants national hero status to late strongman Suharto
Reuters, Published on 10/11/2025
» JAKARTA - Indonesia awarded the title of national hero on Monday to late President Suharto, who was forced out of office in 1998 by violent protests that ended a three-decade rule marred by accusations of mass human rights violations, corruption and nepotism.
Ultrafine dust levels unsafe in Bangkok, 20 provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 10/11/2025
» Ultrafine dust was at unsafe levels in Bangkok and 20 provinces over the past 24 hours, as of Monday morning, according to Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency.
Thailand faces uphill battle in mending ties with Cambodia after ceasefire
Kyodo News, Published on 10/11/2025
» A recent peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia signed in the presence of US President Donald Trump seeks to de-escalate tensions between the Southeast Asian neighbours following a deadly border dispute but questions remain over whether the accord will yield tangible progress.
Frenchman arrested for alleged thefts at Don Mueang airport
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/11/2025
» Police have arrested a 35-year-old Frenchman in Bangkok’s Phra Khanong district for allegedly stealing valuables from passengers at Don Mueang airport on multiple occasions.
Thailand taps into silver workforce
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/11/2025
» Thailand has become an "aged society", where more than 20% of its population is 60 or older. With a shrinking birth rate and a growing elderly population, the country faces challenges in terms of labour and social issues.