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The Thai Government under new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is planning to spend more than 300 billion THB (8.7 billion USD) stimulating the country’s sluggish economy.

The security force in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in the Lao province of Bokeo recently coordinated with relevant units to successfully bust a cyber-scam gang, arresting 771 suspects.

Thailand’s ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra received a royal pardon shortening his parole by two weeks, his lawyer said on August 17.

Through the upcoming China visit by Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, the two countries will work more closely in a new journey to build a community with a shared future.

The Thai House of Representatives on August 16 elected the Pheu Thai party's leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the 31st Prime Minister with 319 votes for, 145 votes against and 27 abstentions.

Ousted Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on August 14 that he respects a court ruling that removed him from office.

Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on August 13 raised its 2024 growth forecast to 2%- 3% from its range of 1% to 3%.

Indonesian speed climber Leonardo clinched a gold medal in the men’s speed climbing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on August 8, a historic Olympic title for Indonesia and also the first for the country in this year’s Games.

The Indian media has published many articles appreciating Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's state visit to India from July 30 to August 1.

The six leading economies in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, are projected to grow at an average annual rate of 5.1% over the next decade.

Indonesia is facing challenges in ensuring food security as its population is expected to continue to grow.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on July 28 reported that a second oil tanker had sunk off Bataan province, west of Manila.