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Thais Reject Army-Backed Government; Opposition to Open Coalition Talks

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By AFP

Pro-democracy parties MFP and Pheu Thai finished far ahead of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha’s military-backed party in Sunday’s vote.

Thai Army Chief Says no Coup as Thailand Election Looms

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Asia

By AFP

After two decades of coups, street protests and political crises in Thailand, there are fears that the powerful Thai military may not accept the result of Sunday’s election.

Thais Queue at Temples, Schools as Early Voting Begins

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Asia

By AFP

More than two million Thais nationwide are registered to vote early ahead of the kingdom’s May 14 election.

Leading Thai Opposition Candidate Gives Birth Two Weeks From Polling Day

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By AFP

PM candidate Paetongtarn Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai party has been polling strongly and continues to make virtual appearances at campaign rallies.

‘Hotter and Hotter’: Swathes of Asia Sweat in Heatwave

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Asia

By AFP

Record temperatures in Bangladesh and Thailand and 13 deaths from heatstroke in India over the past week underscore the need for action on climate change, experts say.

Thai Poll Hopefuls Register as Opposition Vows Constitutional Reform

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By AFP

Incumbent PM Prayut Chan-O-Cha faces a difficult challenge from Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of billionaire former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, in the May 14 election.

HRW Urges Bangladesh to Halt Rohingya Returns

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By Muktadir Rashid  

The Rohingya picked for Myanmar's junta repatriation project are unwilling to return, says Human Rights Watch.

Thai Prime Minister Dissolves Parliament, Calls Election

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By AFP

The vote, expected in May, will pit the unpopular premier, former army chief Prayut Chan-o-cha, against a daughter of billionaire former PM Thaksin Shinawatra.

Myanmar Junta Delegation Meets Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

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Asia

By Muktadir Rashid  

The immigration officials are in Cox's Bazar for a week interviewing applicants for a pilot repatriation project.

Thailand Searches for Missing Radioactive Cylinder

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Asia

By AFP

The 25-kg tube containing highly radioactive Caesium-137 went missing from a power station east of Bangkok.

Myanmar’s Civilian President Holds Talks With European Union Envoy

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By The Irrawaddy

EU to expand humanitarian assistance to Myanmar people and support the country's fight for democracy.

China's Xi Handed Historic Third Term as President

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Asia

By AFP

The country’s National People’s Congress approved another term for Xi, affirming him as the country’s most powerful leader in decades.

Thai Man Jailed for Rubber Duck Calendar Royal ‘Insult’

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Asia

By AFP

A court said calendars sold by the man featuring rubber ducks, which have become a pro-democracy symbol, violated the country’s strict lese majeste laws.

Bangladesh Probes Rohingya Camp Fire

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By Muktadir Rashid  

Sources blame a power struggle between two rival Rohingya groups in the camps near Cox's Bazar.

Chinese Tattoo Artist Tells Women’s Stories Through Ink

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By AFP

Song Jiayin says being tattooed is a way for women to assert control of their bodies.