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Thailand sets SEA Games gold record
Thai athletes more than compensated for the football heartbreak of the previous night by setting a new benchmark for total gold medals at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Friday.
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Thai airport operator denies targeting transit passengers to Cambodia
The operator of Thailand’s main airports has denied a claim by Cambodia that passengers transiting through Bangkok en route to Cambodia were subjected to unnecessary checks and luggage searches.
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Thai marines repel Cambodian forces' attempt to retake Trat border area
TRAT - Gunfire erupted once again along the Thai-Cambodian border early Friday as Cambodian forces attempted to reclaim the so-called Ban Sam Lang (three houses) area, prompting Thai marines to respond with artillery and mortar fire, forcing the intruders to retreat in disarray.
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Laos cleared to export fresh durians to China as Malaysia, Thailand face new rival
Laos has received approval to begin exporting fresh durians to China, becoming the latest Southeast Asian nation to vie for a slice of the vast Chinese market for the tropical fruit.
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Thai tech leaders dive into political scrum
A wave of tech pioneers have jumped into politics as political parties look to leverage their technology policies to woo voters in the upcoming election.
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Condos priced B3-5m still in demand amid small supply
Condos priced between 3-5 million baht were the best-selling segment in Greater Bangkok the first nine months of this year as demand in the affordable market remained strong amid limited supply.
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The battle for Hill 350
Hill 350 has emerged as the focal point of the renewed fighting along the Thai–Cambodian border, drawing national attention not only for its military importance but also for the human cost of the clashes. This explainer answers key questions to clarify why Hill 350 matters.
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Global pact targets cybercrime groups
About 60 countries have agreed to elevate the fight against online scams to a top policy priority, pledging stronger domestic legislation and closer cross-border cooperation to counter rapidly expanding cyber fraud networks.
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Charter vote question gets cabinet approval
The cabinet has approved the government's proposed charter referendum question and forwarded it to the Election Commission (EC), says Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, expressing hope that the vote can be held on the same day as the House election on Feb 8 to save costs and avoid future legal confusion.
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TAT seeks 6.7m Chinese arrivals in 2026
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to restore the Chinese market to 6.7 million arrivals in 2026, rolling out more partnerships to offset a sharp plunge this year, including a letters of intent (LOIs) signed with a Chinese travel agent and the Haikou tourism authority.