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Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra and cabinet members.

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February 7, 2025

Thai PM Meets Xi Jinping During Official Visit to China, Strengthens Diplomatic and Economic Ties

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra commenced her official visit to the People’s Republic of China, reaffirming 50 years of diplomatic and economic partnership between the two nations. China has been Thailand’s top trading partner for 12 consecutive years, with investments exceeding $100 billion. Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra to Visit China to Deepen Bilateral Ties Prime […]

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Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra poses in front of a column.

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February 5, 2025

Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra to Visit China to Deepen Bilateral Ties

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is visiting China from February 5 to 8, 2025, at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Her visit includes high-level meetings in Beijing and attendance at the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin. The trip coincides with the 50th anniversary of Thailand-China diplomatic relations, highlighting efforts […]

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February 5, 2025

Kalashnikov Attack in Brussels: Two Masked Men Open Fire in Metro and Flee Through Tunnel

Two individuals fired into the air with assault rifles at a Brussels metro station on Wednesday, causing no injuries but significant disruption to several transport lines at the height of the morning rush hour.

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Swedish police and refugees at Hyllie station in Malmö.

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February 4, 2025

Several killed in Swedish school shooting, including suspected gunman

Ten people have been shot dead in an attack in the Swedish town of Orebro on Tuesday. This comes days after the body of Iraqi Koran burner Salwan Momika was found in his Stockholm apartment with gunshot wounds.

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CR300AF-0003 High Speed Train in Thailand.

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February 4, 2025

Thai cabinet approves Korat-Nong Khai high-speed rail

The cabinet on Tuesday formally approved the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed train line, from Nakhon Ratchasima to Nong Khai, with an investment of about 340 billion baht. Transport Ministry rejects claims Japan not interested in high speed train project The line would link up with the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima first phase now under construction, […]

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The views from the Narikala fortress. Tbilisi, Georgia.

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February 3, 2025

Thai woman who fell victim to smuggling ring recounts ordeal in Georgia

‘Na’ (not her real name), a mother of one, simply wanted to find a second job to help pay off her husband’s debts and to care for her child. More Chinese Suspects Arrested in Bangkok in Kidnap for Ransom Case One day she saw an interesting job being advertised on a Facebook page, promising high […]

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Samsung Pay Thailand. KTC, KASIKORNBANK, KBank

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February 2, 2025

Thailand Cracks Down on Mule Accounts with New Mobile Banking Rules, Thousands of Foreigners Affected

On February 1st, 2025, Deputy Government Spokesperson Karom Polpornklang announced that the government is stepping up security by “Cleaning Mobile Banking” for mobile banking to curb mule accounts used in financial crimes. Thailand introduces new measures to protect mobile banking customers Under the new rules, the name on a mobile banking account must match the […]

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February 2, 2025

Pheu Thai wins most provincial elections

The Pheu Thai party won the most seats in the Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) elections yesterday in the 18 provinces whereas the winners in the last general election, the Move Forward party (now the People’s party), was roundly defeated, winning in only one province. Former Thai PM Thaksin Confident in Sweeping Local Election Seats The […]

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