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Second case of Wuhan Coronavirus Reported in Thailand

Thailand's Public Health Ministry has reported the second case of the Wuhan Coronavirus. A 74-year old Chinese female tourist has been detected at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport as Thai health officials are bracing for the Chinese New Year just around the corner.

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Thailand passes much delayed budget for 2020

Over the weekend, Thailand’s parliament has passed the budget for 2020 worth $106 billion after a marathon debate of several days. The budget is already half a year too late, as the problems with Thailand’s economy have not grown smaller.

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Thousands in Bangkok stage protests against and in support of PM Prayut

Anti-government protesters in Thailand staged the running event #วิ่งไล่ลุง in Bangkok on Sunday morning calling for the ouster of PM Prayut Chan-ocha. But in a different part of the capital, there was also the rally #เดินเชียร์ลุง in his support, raising fears that Thailand's never-ending political polarization could spill onto the streets again.

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Thai Constitutional Court to rule on Future Forward's fate twice

Thailand's Constitutional Court has accepted the Election Commission's reccommendation to dissolve the opposition Future Forward Party for an illegal loan by its leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit. Also, it has announced that it will rule on Jan 21st on a sedition complaint, accusing the party of overthrowing the monarchy and - I kid you not - having links to the "illuminati"...

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Thousands witness final ritual of Thai king's coronation in Bangkok

Thousands of Thais have lined up on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok to witness the final ritual of King Maha Vajiralongkorn's coronation. The royal barge procession is said to mark his final ascent to the throne.

Thousands of Thais have lined up on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok to witness the final ritual of King Maha Vajiralongkorn's coronation. The royal barge procession is said to mark his final ascent to the throne.

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Thai opposition Future Forward Party could be dissolved over loan from leader

Thailand's election commission has filed a motion with the Constitutional Court to dissolve the opposition Future Forward Party. Co-founder Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit is accused of giving an illegal loan of 191 million baht (US$6.3 million) to his party. The court first has to decide whether to accept the case before the party is in danger of being banned.

Thailand's election commission has filed a motion with the Constitutional Court to dissolve the opposition Future Forward Party. Co-founder Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit is accused of giving an illegal loan of 191 million baht (US$6.3 million) to his party. The court first has to decide whether to accept the case before the party is in danger of being banned. In November, Mr Thanathorn was removed as a member of parliament for allegedly holding illegal shares in a defunct media company. There are dozens of other charges and complaints against him and the party, which supporters view as a coordinated political effort to take the party down.

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Pope Francis holds mass at Bangkok's National Stadium

Thousands of people gathered at Bangkok's National Stadium on Nov 21 as Pope Francis held a mass. The pontiff is in Thailand as part of his week-long trip in Asia. Many Catholics from around the region have flown into Thailand to catch a glimpse of the Pope.

Thousands of people gathered at Bangkok's National Stadium on Nov 21 as Pope Francis held a mass. The pontiff is in Thailand as part of his week-long trip in Asia. Many Catholics from around the region have flown into Thailand to catch a glimpse of the Pope.

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Thai opposition leader Thanathorn disqualified as MP for breaching electoral laws

Thailand's opposition Future Forward Party (FFP) leader has been disqualified as a member of parliament. The Constitution Court found Mr Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit guilty for breaching electoral laws, by illegally holding shares in a media company. That is despite the defence saying that the company had ceased to exist months before the elections.

Thailand's opposition Future Forward Party (FFP) leader has been disqualified as a member of parliament. The Constitution Court found Mr Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit guilty for breaching electoral laws, by illegally holding shares in a media company. That is despite the defence saying that the company had ceased to exist months before the elections. The Future Forward Party is the second biggest opposition and also the most vocal opposition in Thai parliament. The party itself is also facing at least a dozen of charges and complaints, mostly filed by political opponents.

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Thailand's Future Forward Party leader faces court verdict over disqualification as MP

Thailand's opposition Future Forward Party leader is set to find out if his political career is set to be grounded. A long-awaited verdict in the constitutional court will be handed down on Nov 20.

Thailand's opposition Future Forward Party leader is set to find out if his political career is set to be grounded. A long-awaited verdict in the constitutional court will be handed down on Nov 20.

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At least 15 people gunned down in ambush in southern Thailand

At least 15 people have been gunned down in southern Thailand in an ambush at two security checkpoints. It is the worst single attack in years in the region.

At least 15 people have been gunned down in southern Thailand in an ambush at two security checkpoints. It is the worst single attack in years in the region.

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ASEAN Summit: India says it will not join RCEP trade deal

India said it will not be joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). The pact -- which would have been the world's biggest trade agreement -- was supposed to cover all 10 Southeast Asian countries and six other countries, including China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.

India said it will not be joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). The pact -- which would have been the world's biggest trade agreement -- was supposed to cover all 10 Southeast Asian countries and six other countries, including China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. Thai Premier Prayut Chan-o-cha said that negotiations had concluded, and that ASEAN is committed to sign the deal by 2020.

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Thai PM calls ASEAN to "Fostering Partnerships"

Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha calls the ASEAN community to foster partnerships because "ASEAN could not go at it alone". Also: Bahrain and Germany are signing on for the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in SE Asia and we spoke to the German Ambassador to ASEAN about it.

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Thailand launches anti-fake news centre amid censorship concerns

Thailand's anti-fake news centre has been launched, amid concerns about censorship. The centre uses artificial intelligence and trained human monitors to flag posts. There are officers 24/7 monitoring and receiving complaints about fake news. But, critics are worried the government-run facility could act without oversight and impartiality.

Thailand's anti-fake news centre has been launched, amid concerns about censorship. The centre uses artificial intelligence and trained human monitors to flag posts. There are officers 24/7 monitoring and receiving complaints about fake news. But, critics are worried the government-run facility could act without oversight and impartiality. Thai authorities have ramped up cyber surveillance in the past 10 years, mostly targeting online posts deemed insulting to the monarchy.

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Water levels of Mekong River fall to critical level

The water levels of the Mekong River have fallen to a critical level. There are now worsening fears of a major drought along parts of the crucial waterway.

The water levels of the Mekong River have fallen to a critical level. There are now worsening fears of a major drought along parts of the crucial waterway.

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Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha's government marks 100 days in office

One hundred days ago, Thailand's new government took office after the March elections. This brought an end to five years of military rule. CNA looks at the first 100 days of the new government and its challenges ahead.

One hundred days ago, Thailand's new government took office after the March elections. This brought an end to five years of military rule. CNA looks at the first 100 days of the new government and its challenges ahead.

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