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Evacuation Urged as Philippines Braces for Super Typhoon

Authorities in the Philippines are urging residents in low-lying areas and coastal towns to evacuate as super typhoon Man-Yi approaches Luzon island. The storm has intensified with strong winds and heavy rainfall, posing a...
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Myanmar Junta Leader’s First Visit to China: Key Focus and Analysis

The leader of Myanmar's military junta, Senior Gen Min Aung Hlaing, recently made his first visit to China since leading the coup in February 2021 that ousted the elected civilian government. The purpose of...
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Craftsmanship in Ban Bu: A Deep Dive into the Skilled Artisans of the Village

Ban Bu, a small village nestled on the banks of the Bangkok Noi canal, is home to a community of skilled artisans who have mastered the art of crafting khan long hin, also known...
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China-Indonesia $10bn Deals: Economic Partnership Boost

President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia recently met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where they signed business agreements totaling more than $10 billion. This marks a significant milestone in the relationship between the...
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Boosting Soft Power at Shanghai Expo: Strategies and Initiatives for Success

Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan led a delegation to the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai to promote Thai soft power. The event, which featured 172 countries and regions, aimed to enhance global...
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Reduced FIDF Fee: Thai Banks’ Payment Update

Thai banks have agreed to pay a reduced annual contribution of 0.23% of deposits to the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) for the next three years, according to Deputy Minister of Finance Paopoom Rojanasakul....
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Boost in Italy-Thailand Flights Amid Tourism Surge

ITA Airways recently announced the launch of its new flight route from Rome to Bangkok, which will run five days a week during the winter season. The airline is using A330neo aircraft for this...
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Hong Kong Jails 45 Democracy Activists in Landmark National Security Trial

Hong Kong's High Court recently handed down jail sentences to 45 pro-democracy activists, with terms ranging from just over four years to 10 years. This landmark national security trial, which began in 2021, saw...
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Udon Thani Elections: Pheu Thai Party Faces Crucial Test

The upcoming Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chairman election in Udon Thani is set to be a crucial test for the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the opposition People's Party (PP) as they gear up...