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Aung San Suu Kyi ‘remains in prison’

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Informed sources in Myanmar say that Aung San Suu Kyi remains in prison in Nay Pyi Taw, dismissing reports that the former head of the civilian government had been moved to a house, according to The Irrawaddy, an independent Myanmar news…

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‘Big Joke’ suspended from police force

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The acting national police chief has suspended deputy chief Surachate Hakparn and four subordinates accused of involvement with an online gambling network, according to a source familiar with the case.

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Russia seeks more contract soldiers

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Russia is preparing to enlist more contract soldiers as it presses its invasion of Ukraine, aiming to avoid — at least for now — another mass call-up that could undermine popular support for the war.

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India ready for election marathon

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NONGRIAT, India - India was preparing on Thursday for the world's largest general election, as polling officers clambered up hills, travelled deep into areas riven by violent insurgencies and crossed rivers to reach millions of voters…

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Germany uncovers plot to ‘sabotage’ military

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BERLIN - Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in Germany for allegedly plotting sabotage attacks, including on US military facilities, designed to undermine military support for Ukraine, prosecutors said on Thursday.

09

Road accidents killed 287 people during Songkran

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There were 287 fatalities and 2,060 injuries in traffic accidents during the government's road safety campaign week for the Songkran festival, according to Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

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Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure

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JAKARTA - Indonesia shut a provincial airport and evacuated hundreds of people from the vicinity of the Ruang volcano after it belched explosive plumes of lava, rocks and ash for days, officials said on Thursday, declaring the highest…

Briton arrested for drug abuse on Koh Phangan

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SURAT THANI: A British man was arrested while begging in front of a convenience store on the well-known tourist destination of Koh Phangan.

Biden calls China 'xenophobic'

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WASHINGTON - United States President Joe Biden called China "xenophobic" while highlighting the Asian nation’s economic woes, as he sought to make the case for US economic strength during a campaign stop in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

6.6-magnitude quake in Japan leaves at least 9 injured

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KYODO - At least nine people were injured late Wednesday after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck a wide area of western Japan.

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Fragile unity pushes Myanmar junta to the brink

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MYAWADDY - Myawaddy, a critical trading post in Myanmar that rebel forces seized from the ruling junta last week, offers a glimpse of dynamics playing out across the Southeast Asian country as its vaunted military reels from battlefield…

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Warit, Teerasak down Iraq, give Thailand a flying start

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Thailand got off to a good start in the AFC U23 Asian Cup as they produced a 2-0 victory over Iraq in their Group C clash at the Al Janoub Stadium on Tuesday night.

Court rejects parliament petition on charter change process

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The Constitutional Court on Wednesday rejected a petition by parliament seeking its ruling over whether the constitution can be amended before a referendum takes place and how many referendums should be held in the charter amendment…

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MFP gets 15 more days to submit defence

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The Constitutional Court on Wednesday extended the deadline by 15 days for the Move Forward Party (MFP) to submit documents to defend itself in the party dissolution case, at the party’s request.

Government hails Songkran public transport feat

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More than 15 million trips were made via public transport modes during the Songkran festival, up 7.92% from the previous year, according to the Transport Ministry.

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Indian man arrested over fatal hotel stabbing

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An Indian man aged 32 has been arrested in Kanchanaburi province for allegedly stabbing a 51-year-old Thai woman 31 times, killing her, at a hotel in Bangkok on Tuesday night.

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Songkran road accidents killed 243 people

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Road accidents killed 243 people and injured 1,837 others during the six days of the Songkran festival holiday.

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Myanmar's ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

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Myanmar's detained former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, a spokesperson for the military government told media.

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Developers want foreign quotas to be hiked

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Foreign ownership quotas for condos should be increased in certain areas to stimulate the economy as increasing demand from foreign buyers last year is expected to continue this year.

02

Tailings to be returned from May 7

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Bound & Beyond Plc will start transporting cadmium tailings from Samut Sakhon, Bangkok and Chon Buri back to their original location in Tak on May 7 and expects to complete the job in under 36 days, according to Industry Minister…

Property tax rejig to amplify revenue

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Amendment of the land and building tax law is meant to enhance both the efficiency of collection and levy an appropriate rate, while the criteria will have to be tightened to close tax loopholes, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron…

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Survey reveals Thais read for almost 2 hours daily

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Thais read for almost two hours a day and more than half of people aged over 50 prefer reading e-books as they can enlarge the fonts, according to the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat).

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Fire engulfs iconic Copenhagen landmark

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COPENHAGEN - A fire ripped through Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange, one of the Danish capital’s best-known buildings, on Tuesday, engulfing its spire which collapsed in a scene reminiscent of the 2019 blaze at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

UK debates tough anti-smoking law

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LONDON - British lawmakers were preparing to vote on Tuesday on a proposal by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to ban anyone aged 15 and under from ever buying cigarettes.

French ‘hero’ invited to stay in Australia

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SYDNEY - Australia has invited a French national who confronted a knife-wielding attacker in a Sydney mall to stay in the country permanently, heeding calls from the public who had hailed him as a hero who deserved citizenship.

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Ukraine ’ran out of missiles’ to save power plant

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A lack of air defence missiles prevented Ukraine from thwarting a Russian missile attack last week that destroyed the biggest power plant in the region near the capital Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Fire guts Ayutthaya tour boat, all on board safe

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A fire broke out on a sightseeing boat while it cruised along the Chao Phraya River in Ayutthaya on Tuesday but all passengers and crew members are safe.

Lee to stay on as senior minister in Singapore

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SINGAPORE — Prime minister-designate Lawrence Wong said on Tuesday that incumbent leader Lee Hsien Loong would serve as a senior minister in his cabinet after he takes power in Singapore on May 15.

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Three illegal foreign workers arrested on tourist islands

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Police have arrested three foreigners — from Canada, Russia and Myanmar — on the southern tourist islands of Koh Phangan and Phuket for working illegally.

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Extreme heat shuts Philippine power plants

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A heat wave in the Philippines forced some power plants to shut down on Tuesday, placing the country at risk of blackouts and prompting the government to call on people to reduce consumption.