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Thailand Proposes 'Land Bridge' as Alternative to Strait of Malacca at APEC Summit
During the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Summit held in San Francisco, USA, Thailand's proposal of an alternative route to the Strait of Malacca, known as the "Land Bridge" project, garnered attention. 
During the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Summit held in San Francisco, USA, Thailand's proposal of an alternative route to the Strait of Malacca, known as the "Land Bridge" project, garnered attention. -
Bangkok's Gun Violence Crisis: Why Thailand Faces a Surge in Shootings
The investigation into the recent shooting at a shopping center in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, continues. On Thursday, Thai police arrested two men accused of selling firearms to the suspected shooter. 
The investigation into the recent shooting at a shopping center in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, continues. On Thursday, Thai police arrested two men accused of selling firearms to the suspected shooter. -
Thailand's New Stimulus: Cash Handouts and Potential Visa Waivers for Chinese Tourists
After enduring a political deadlock for over three months that deterred foreign investors, Thailand's main stock index fell by approximately 7%. With the establishment of a new cabinet, revitalizing the economy has become the top priority for the new Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin. 
After enduring a political deadlock for over three months that deterred foreign investors, Thailand's main stock index fell by approximately 7%. With the establishment of a new cabinet, revitalizing the economy has become the top priority for the new Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin. -
Thai Political Showdown: Key Party Refuses to Back Prime Minister Candidate
Following two inconclusive votes and delayed elections, the Speaker of Thailand's lower house, Wan Muhammed Noor Mata, announced on August 16 that the next round of Prime Minister candidate voting will take place on the 22nd. 
Following two inconclusive votes and delayed elections, the Speaker of Thailand's lower house, Wan Muhammed Noor Mata, announced on August 16 that the next round of Prime Minister candidate voting will take place on the 22nd. -
Chinese Energy Companies Tap into Thailand's EV Boom
Thailand is quickly emerging as a popular destination for China's electric vehicle (EV) industry. 
Thailand is quickly emerging as a popular destination for China's electric vehicle (EV) industry. -
Thailand Daycare Massacre Leaves 23 Children Dead
The gunman is a former police officer fired over drug use. 
The gunman is a former police officer fired over drug use. -
Suspended Thai Prime Minister Allowed To Attend Defense Officials' Meeting
Prayuth came to power in a 2014 coup when he was army chief. 
Prayuth came to power in a 2014 coup when he was army chief. -
Thai Army Bans Online Retailer Lazada After Video Outrages Royalists
Army Chief declares that no military personnel will shop on Lazada 
Army Chief declares that no military personnel will shop on Lazada -
Thai Authorities Scrambling To Stop Oil Spill From Reaching Shore
Star Petroleum and the Thai Navy are scrambling to stop the bulk of the oil spill from reaching shore. 
Star Petroleum and the Thai Navy are scrambling to stop the bulk of the oil spill from reaching shore. -
Thailand To Become First Asian Country To Legalize Marijuana
Thailand's Narcotics Control Board has now removed cannabis from its list of controlled drugs, bringing the country closer to fully legalizing the drug. 
Thailand's Narcotics Control Board has now removed cannabis from its list of controlled drugs, bringing the country closer to fully legalizing the drug.
