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Amazing Thailand: Tourism officials plan to market ‘Pita fever’ globally

The Tourism Authority of Thailand said on May 25 that it is planning to use Pita Limjaroenrat, 42, to charm more tourists to the kingdom by making him a tourism ambassador.

  • Published: May 26, 202310:14 am
  • Author The Nation
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Suspect held after four killed, including 2 police officers, in Japan gun and knife attack: Reports

Authorities urged people to stay indoors in the semi-rural area around the city of Nakano in Nagano region, where the attack took place.

  • Published: May 26, 20239:34 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Move Forward loses one seat, Bhumjaithai gains another in latest election commission count

However, this number is only an update of the official vote count, but not the final version of the election result, which will be announced 60 days after the election date.

  • Published: May 26, 20239:25 am
  • Author The Nation
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Policy to pay those affected by wildlife in the works

Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the new policy would be necessary as cases of human-wildlife conflict are expected to continue…

  • Published: May 26, 20239:20 am
  • Author The Star
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WFP further cuts food vouchers for Rohingyas

Food vouchers are now less than 9 cents per meal, just weeks after thousands lost their home to Cyclone Mocha.

  • Published: May 26, 20239:10 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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Residents feel the benefits of hutong revamps

In the past, residents in the area faced a rising number of illegal constructions and related clutter that reduced their living space.

  • Published: May 26, 20239:09 am
  • Author Yang Feiyue
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Bangkok launches anti-diabetes campaign after survey shows 73% at risk

Seniors are at higher risk of developing diabetes, and since they make up 28 per cent of Bangkok’s population, the city's administration will prioritise raising awareness in…

  • Published: May 26, 20239:06 am
  • Author The Nation
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Kim Jong-un might not have son

Kim’s only publicly seen child to date is Ju-ae, a girl who is believed to be around 10 to 12 years of age.

  • Published: May 26, 20239:00 am
  • Author Kim Arin
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Super typhoon Mawar intensifies as it nears Philippines

The super typhoon is forecast to continue moving westward until May 26, while accelerating before turning more west northwestward on May 27.

  • Published: May 26, 20238:30 am
  • Author John Eric Mendoza
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Kishida takes hands-on approach to revive domestic chipmaking

Kishida’s initiative to personally approach major companies is intended to revive the Japanese semiconductor industry and strengthen supply chains.

  • Published: May 26, 20238:20 am
  • Author Shunsuke Tanaka

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