Thailand seeking ASEAN consensus to seek Suu Kyi pardon

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BANGKOK, Aug 14 (TNA) - Thailand, as current chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), is asking for consensus among members countries to seek pardon for Myanmar’s pro-democra

Thailand changes ASEAN summit venue

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BANGKOK, Aug 14 (TNA) – The venue of 15th ASEAN Summit has been changed from the Andaman Sea coastal resort island of Phuket to the seaside resort towns of Cha-am and Hua Hin in the Upper South, Th

Thai Prime Minister visits the Philippines

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BANGKOK, Aug 14 (TNA) - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva left Bangkok on Friday morning on a one-day official visit to the Philippines to strengthen bilateral relations and multi-lateral coope

ASEAN, India sign long-awaited free-trade agreement

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BANGKOK, Aug 13 (TNA) - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India have signed a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) which would take effect next year and increase trade betwe

Thai Consumer confidence rises in July

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BANGKOK, Aug 13 (TNA) – Thailand’s consumer confidence index in July rose for the second consecutive month amid hopes of economic recovery, according to a survey released on Thursday.

ASEAN 'deep disappointment' over Suu Kyi verdict

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BANGKOK, Aug 12 (TNA) - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Wednesday said the regional grouping felt 'deep disappointment' that Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was s

Thailand won't extradite Russian "Merchant of Death"

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BANGKOK, Aug 11 (TNA,Agencies) - Alleged to be an arms dealer supplying rebels and terrorist movements in Africa, Asia and Latin America epic proportions, Russian Viktor Bout has survived an extrad

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