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Most of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders condemned the war in Ukraine while acknowledging that there are different views and assessments of the conflict.

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Threats to peace dominate Asia-Pacific leaders' summit

Threats to peace and stability were dominating the agenda at a summit of Pacific Rim economies, as leaders warned that war and tensions among the big powers threaten to unravel the global order

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PM seeks support for EV push

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is seeking the support of business leaders from 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) nations for the kingdom's electric vehicle (EV) industry.

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TAT hopeful event can woo China

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) says hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit is an opportunity to promote the country as a preferred tourism destination.

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Xi warns against 'big-power contest' in region

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against making the Asia-Pacific region an "arena for a big-power contest" and made a commitment that China will jointly promote development to bring cooperation in the region to new heights.

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Thailand's EEC is an opportunity not to be missed

This is a special year for our region. This month, Southeast Asian capitals play host to three major summits. Cambodia hosted the Asean Summit from Nov 10-13 and the G20 Summit has just been held in Bali, Indonesia. This weekend, Thailand hosts the annual leaders' summit of the Asia Pacific…

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PM promotes EVs on eve of Apec summit

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha opened an electric vehicle (EV) charging station in the Government House compound on Tuesday as a practical and symbolic gesture showing the government's support for the green industry.

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Security boost for Apec

More than 35,000 police officers will be deployed to ensure security during the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok on Friday and Saturday, according to Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas, chief of the national police.

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Govt opens BCG model exhibition

The government on Monday launched an exhibition on Thailand's bio-circular-green (BCG) economic model to promote sustainable and inclusive growth, which will run alongside the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Leaders' Week.

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Xi's visit to Bangkok: East wind blowing

Thai government this week will welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping with three understandings at the forefront of its mind, namely that now is the Asian Century; that China is the undisputed leader; and that Thailand-China ties are consequential to peace and stability in the region. Thailand will do its utmost…

Bangkok Post

Censure debate plan on hold

The opposition members of the House have put on hold a request for a no-confidence debate against the government until after the New Year, saying the timing will be better as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will likely rush to dissolve the House.

Bangkok Post

Can Democrats stop rash of defections?

An interesting event took place at a restaurant in the Sala Daeng area last Thursday. It was the first lunch get-together between Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul and former Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva.

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PM urges unity for Apec

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Sunday urged Thais to be good hosts for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit as the Apec Economic Leaders' Week (AELW) kicks off on Monday.

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Prawit promises strong PPRP showing at next polls

Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon pledged on Friday to lead the ruling party into the next general election and emerge victorious, but he refused to divulge any clues regarding the party's prime ministerial candidate.

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In need of an energy 'saver'

The government is considering launching a mandatory energy-saving campaign featuring drastic measures amid what appears to be an increasingly bleak energy outlook.

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Asean leaders step up warnings to Myanmar

PHNOM PENH: Southeast Asian leaders on Friday issued a “warning” to Myanmar to make measurable progress on a peace plan or risk being barred from more Asean meetings besides its annual summit.

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Thamanat denies involvement in any 'grey business'

Thamanat Prompow, the expelled former secretary-general of the Palang Pracharath Party, has denied having connections to any illicit business, as the police crackdown continues on Chinese criminal triads operating in Thailand.

Bangkok Post

PM adviser choice causes stir

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has appointed former deputy Democrat Party leader Trairong Suwannakhiri as his adviser amid speculation both of them may join the newly-established party, Ruam Thai Sang Chart (RTSC).

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Ex-Democrat deputy leader Trairong becomes advisor to Prayut

Former Democrat deputy leader Trairong Suwankiri has been appointed as another advisor to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, two weeks after he said goodbye to the country's oldest party.

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PM Prayut silent on joining new party

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remained tight-lipped on Wednesday, refusing to rise to speculation he planned to join the new Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party of his adviser Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.

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Thai-Saudi pacts set to enhance relations

Three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on strengthening relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia will be signed during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit, deputy government spokesman Rachada Dhnadirek said on Tuesday.

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Ruam Thai Sang Chart would welcome Gen Prayut if he wants to move

Ruam Thai Sang Chart would welcome Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha if he decided to move from Palang Pracharath, party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga said on Tuesday.

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Final summit preparations being settled

Thailand is more than 90% ready to host the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok on Nov 18-19, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said on Monday.

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PM welcomes new US ambassador

Robert F Godec, the new United States ambassador, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday in a meeting that resulted in both sides agreeing to strengthen ties across various fields such as the economy, according to government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

Bangkok Post

Govt U-turns on land plan

The government is reportedly backing down from its plan to allow wealthy foreigners to purchase up to one rai of land for residential purposes in return for investments, after the proposal drew fierce criticism.

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