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Photos show a water buffalo festival in Thailand at the start of harvest season

The humble water buffalo has become a prized show animal in Thailand. They were celebrated Monday at an annual buffalo racing festival and beauty pageant in the city of Chonburi. These days tractors have largely replaced the buffalo for heavy farm work. But the contests have sparked a renewed interest…

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The humble farm animal that has become a prized competitor

Water buffaloes were the main attraction at the annual festival outside of Bangkok

The Independent UK

Thailand to seize influencer’s ‘pet’ lioness after animal attacks two people

Animal kept by Thai social media influencer to be transferred to wildlife care centre

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Typhoon Matmo to bring heavy rain to Thailand

Typhoon Matmo has intensified over the upper South China Sea and made landfall in China’s Guangdong province on Sunday, according to the Thai Meteorological Department.

Bangkok Post

Sugar Prices Supported by Lower Brazil Sugarcane Yields

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed up +0.07 (+0.431%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -1.20 (-0.26%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Friday. Sugar has carryover support from Thursday, when Unica reported that the sugar content in Brazil's Center-South sugarcane crush...

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Dynasties still dominate south-east Asian politics – in democracies and more authoritarian systems

Dynasties are central to south-east Asian politics as parties are weak, patronage is entrenched and family names are the most durable political brands. But they also face persistent difficulties. Heirs inherit office without real authority, patriarchs refuse to step aside and rivals – whether other families or powerful institutions –…

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Sugar Prices Push Higher as Brazil Sugarcane Yields Decline

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.10 (+0.61%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is up +0.50 (+0.11%). Sugar prices are moving higher for a second day today on carryover support from Thursday, when Unica reported that the sugar content in Brazil's Center-South...

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Passenger charge raised at six Thai airports

The Department of Airports has announced an increase in the passenger service charge — commonly known as “airport tax” — for outbound passengers at six regional airports in Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Alex Albon unveils custom Singapore GP helmet for UNICEF Thailand charity auction

Williams's Alex Albon has unveiled a Southeast Asia-inspired Singapore Grand Prix helmet that will be auctioned with UNICEF Thailand

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Concerns Over Lower Brazil Sugarcane Yields Boosts Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.27 (+1.67%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed up +5.90 (+1.30%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Thursday due to concerns over lower sugarcane yields in Brazil. Unica reported Thursday that Brazil's Center South sugarcane...

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Who Is George Wilson? 23-Year-Old Briton From Wealthy Family Faces Death Penalty In Thailand After Drug Bust

George Wilson, a 23-year-old Briton from Buckinghamshire, has been arrested in Thailand after authorities allegedly found 9kg of crystal meth hidden in his luggage. He now faces possible death penalty under Thailand's strict drug laws.

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Sugar Prices Climb as Brazil Cane Yields Decline

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.22 (+1.36%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is up +5.10 (+1.13%). Sugar prices are climbing today due to concerns over lower sugarcane yields in Brazil. Unica reported today that Brazil's Center South sugarcane crush in the...

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Australian says he was improperly arrested in Thailand over his criticism of Malaysia

An Australian man arrested in Thailand on a defamation charge he says originated with Malaysia's government claims he is a victim of transnational repression, in which Southeast Asia countries cooperate in seizing dissidents or critics who are not on their own soil

The Independent UK

British tourist faces death penalty after being arrested for drug smuggling in Thailand

Thai police allege George Wilson, 23, received suitcase containing narcotics from another Briton to deliver it abroad

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Sugar Price Slide as Thailand Ramps Up Sugar Production

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.47 (-2.83%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -15.50 (-3.31%). Sugar prices sold off sharply on Wednesday, with London sugar posting a 1-week low. The outlook for higher sugar production in Thailand is undercutting...

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The Outlook for Higher Thai Sugar Production Hammers Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.45 (-2.71%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is down -14.40 (-3.07%). Sugar prices are sharply lower today, with London sugar falling to a 1-week low. The outlook for higher sugar production in Thailand is undercutting sugar...

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The smartphone in Saudi Arabia: between women’s empowerment and surveillance

In January 2019, the plight of Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun captured global attention. The young Saudi woman, attempting to escape her family, found herself stranded in Thailand after her passport was confiscated. Armed with her smartphone, she used social media to alert international organisations about the fate awaiting her. Canada eventually granted…

Bangkok Post

New Covid-19 strain arrives in Thailand

Thailand has recorded 33 cases of the new Covid-19 strain XFG so far this year, most of them in Bangkok, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.

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Sugar Prices Supported by a Weaker Dollar and Stronger Global Demand

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.08 (+0.50%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed up +6.00 (+1.30%). Sugar prices moved higher on Tuesday, with NY sugar posting a 4-week high and London sugar climbing to a 1.5-week high. Tuesday's weaker dollar...

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Sugar Rallies on Dollar Weakness and Strong Demand from Pakistan

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.15 (+0.94%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is up +6.50 (+1.41%). Sugar prices are moving sharply higher today, with NY sugar posting a 4-week high and London sugar climbing to a 1.5-week high. Today's dollar weakness...

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Typhoon Bualoi death toll rises to at least 30 across Vietnam, Thailand and Philippines

Vietnamese authorities say typhoon was the most devastating storm to hit the country this year

The Independent UK

Thailand appeals court upholds royal defamation prison sentence for progressive lawmaker

An appeals court in Thailand has upheld a two-year prison sentence for a lawmaker from the progressive People’s Party for defaming the monarchy in a speech she made four years ago

Bangkok Post

Former Thai PM Thaksin seeks royal pardon

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Sugar Prices Settle Higher as Dollar Weakness Spurs Short-Covering

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Monday closed up +0.15 (+0.95%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed up +1.30 (+0.28%). Sugar prices on Monday climbed to 1.5-week highs and settled higher as dollar weakness (DXY00 ) spurred short-covering in sugar futures. Last Tuesday, NY...

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Dollar Weakness Spurs Short-Covering in Sugar Futures

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.16 (+1.01%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is up +2.20 (+0.48%). Sugar prices are moving higher today and posted 1.5-week highs as dollar weakness (DXY00 ) spurs short-covering in sugar futures. Last Tuesday, NY sugar posted...

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