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Indonesia's Health Ministry Urges Mask Use as Influenza-Like Illnesses Spread Nationwide
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's Deputy Health Minister Benjamin Paulus has urged the public to wear masks to curb the spread of Influenza-Like Illnesses (ILI), as cases of flu-like infections have risen in several regions in recent weeks....
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Lost in Thailand: Missing British teen survives two weeks in jungle on ants and tree bark
BANGKOK, Oct 19 — A 19-year-old British national who vanished from Pattaya has been found alive in a remote part of western Thailand after spending two weeks lost in the jungle, surviving on ants and tree bark, Khaosod English reported. The...
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Teenager fighting for life in hospital after taking shortcut home
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Brayden Cook jumped over a fence in a bid to get back from a nearby pub but plunged more than 5ft down a slope before hitting his head. He was in a coma for more than two weeks and remains in critical condition, leaving his mum Penny "completely...
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Digital taxi meters and GPS tracking to protect tourists and drivers across Thailand
Digital taxi meters equipped with GPS will calculate fares based on distance, time, and traffic conditions, ensuring fair pricing and reducing passenger refusals. PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Department of Land Transport (DLT) is rolling out...
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Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 19, 2025
CAMBODIA 1.PHNOM PENH, MANILA MAINTAIN HEALTHY TIES -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Cambodia and the Philippines will maintain strong diplomatic and regional cooperation that dates from 1957. They aim to broaden cooperation in agriculture, trade,...
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Chaos in Krabi hospital parking lot leaves heart patient dead as family blocks ambulance
Heart patient could not be saved after pickup truck blocks ambulance at Plai Phraya hospital. KRABI, Thailand – A shocking incident at Plai Phraya Hospital has once again highlighted how thoughtless actions and poor public awareness can turn...
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World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 19, 2025
CAMBODIA 1.PHNOM PENH, MANILA MAINTAIN HEALTHY TIES -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Cambodia and the Philippines will maintain strong diplomatic and regional cooperation that dates from 1957. They aim to broaden cooperation in agriculture, trade,...
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Bangkok governor inspects Samsen road, confirms MRT tunnel remains stable
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt on Saturday visited Samsen Road in front of Vajira Hospital, Dusit District to inspect progress on the road subsidence repair. The governor reported that restoration work is progressing well: 9,400 cubic metres...
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Thailand to chair 2026 World Bank-IMF meetings, highlighting economic leadership
Deputy Finance Minister Vorapak Tanyawong revealed that last week, a Thai delegation attended the annual meeting of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., one of the most significant forums in the global...
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Princess dragon millipede: New insect species found in Thailand's Pha Daeng Cave
Scientists in northern Thailand found a new type of millipede that looks like a “tiny dragon.” The creatures have long legs and spiky bodies. They were seen mating on the walls of a cave. According to the Miami Herald, this is the first time...
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Biodiversification, mutation-based research key to future food, health security: PAEC expert
RTC concludes at NIAB under IAEA’s RAS5101 project, with 30 participants from 14 member countries PAEC official stresses proactive research strategies to tackle climate change, malnutrition and emerging pathogens IAEA experts from China and...
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Man caught providing pearling, penile enlargement service in car
PUBLISHED : 20 Oct 2025 at 11:58 Police arrested a 51-year-old man illegally providing pearling sexual enhancement and penile enlargement services in his car. Pol Maj Gen Khongkrit Lertsitthisakul, commander of the Consumer Protection Police...
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Nutritionist reveals the healthiest things to order from your local Chinese takeaway
Ordering a Chinese takeaway is a weekend treat enjoyed by millions—but worries about high cholesterol, blood pressure and obesity can easily put you off your dinner. However, it is possible to indulge in your favourite cuisine without gorging on...
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Nigerian Drug Dealer Arrested as Over 100 Officers Raid Bangkok Nightclub
BANGKOK — More than 100 officers from the Narcotics Control Board, police, and military raided an illegal nightclub in Bangkok’s Ratchathewi District early Saturday morning, arresting a Nigerian national for cocaine trafficking and detaining 22...
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Heavy rain causes flooding in Phuket
PUBLISHED : 20 Oct 2025 at 10:25 PHUKET - Many roads on this southern tourist island were left flooded after heavy rain on Monday morning. Flooding was reported in front of Wichitsongkram School and in Kata area in Muang district. In Kathu...
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Thailand launches newborn genome sequencing project
Thailand launches newborn genome sequencing project October 17, 2025 | Friday | News For early detection and prevention of genetic diseases image credit- shutterstock The Center of Excellence in Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn...
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World News | China's Long Arm Reaches Thailand: Dissidents Face Mounting Danger as Zhou Junyi Awaits Deportation
Los Angeles [US], October 18 (ANI) Chinese democracy advocate Zhou Junyi has spent over four months in Thai custody after being arrested for alleged visa violations, and now faces the grave possibility of deportation to China, where he could...
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The best Southeast Asian capitals for wellness
For years, travel was about seeing more of the world. Now, it’s just as much about returning to yourself. More and more, travellers are beginning to look inwards, booking holidays not just to explore the planet, but to restore themselves within...
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Thailand to Introduce First Law Focused on Transgender Well-Being
Thailand is gearing up to introduce its first comprehensive law supporting the transgender community, with the Trans Wellbeing Charter set to be unveiled on 31 March 2026, coinciding with International Transgender Day of Visibility. Developed in...
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