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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived in Bangkok after a brief reroute to Dubai, following a trip to Singapore for medical reasons. His return coincides with a court ruling on his 2023 exile and ongoing political upheaval in Thailand.
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Anutin Charnvirakul received royal endorsement to become Thailand's prime minister, marking a shift in the country's political landscape amid ongoing instability. He promises to dissolve parliament within four months and hold new elections, with support from opposition parties. The appointment comes during a period of economic and political uncertainty.
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Anutin, leader of Bhumjaithai, is set to become Thailand's next prime minister after Parliament elected him last month. His government, formed with coalition partners, promises to dissolve Parliament and draft a new constitution, amid ongoing political instability and recent electoral shifts.
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Recent developments reveal ongoing political violence in Cambodia, including the murder of opposition figure Lim Kimya in Bangkok, and renewed border tensions with Thailand. Cambodia's government denies involvement, but the cases highlight regional instability and political repression. The story is current as of October 10, 2025.
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Thailand's annual water buffalo festival in Chonburi highlights the animals' cultural significance, featuring races and beauty contests. The event reflects a shift from utilitarian farming to a celebration of buffaloes as symbols of heritage, supported by government initiatives amid declining populations and mechanization.
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US and UK authorities have sanctioned Prince Holding Group and its chairman Chen Zhi, accusing them of operating a transnational criminal network involved in online scams, money laundering, and forced labor. The US seized over US$15 billion in bitcoin, and assets in the UK and Singapore have been frozen. The case highlights extensive allegations of fraud and exploitation across Southeast Asia.
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Vera Kravtsova, a Belarusian model, traveled from Bangkok to Yangon on September 20. Reports suggest she was kidnapped and tortured in Myanmar, with unverified claims of organ harvesting. Belarus and Thai authorities are investigating, amid concerns over scam compounds and trafficking in the region. The case remains unresolved as of today.
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North Korea has condemned US sanctions targeting cybercrime networks linked to its regime, asserting that these measures will not alter its strategic stance. Meanwhile, the US and allies have imposed new sanctions on North Korean hackers and financial entities accused of laundering over $3 billion to fund nuclear programs, amid ongoing diplomatic stalemates.