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Families of Bangkok nightclub fire victims receive 9.3 million baht in compensation

The Ministry of Justice has awarded 9.3 million baht in compensation to the families of 31 victims who died in the recent Bangkok nightclub fire under Thailand’s victim compensation law. Justice Minister Rutthapol Naowarat presided over the compensation ceremony yesterday, July 20, at the Ministry of Justice. Each eligible family will receive 300,000 baht. Representatives …

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West PH Sea: China summons Philippine envoy over clash at disputed shoal

BEIJING — Beijing summoned the ambassador of the Philippines to China on Tuesday over a clash at a disputed shoal the previous day, the latest development in an incident that has spiked tensions between the nations. The statement by the foreign ministry said Manila’s ambassador had been “urgently” called in “to lodge solemn representations over

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WATCH: Heavy rain swells Guadalupe River, floods Mandaue streets

Cebu City, Philippines —Heavy rains triggered by a downpour on Tuesday, July 21, caused water levels in the Guadalupe River in Cebu City to rise rapidly, while flooding submerged several streets in Mandaue City. Videos circulated online showing the Guadalupe River swelling as waters rushed downstream, prompting concern among nearby communities.  In Mandaue City, motorists

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China summons Philippine envoy over West Philippine Sea clash

BEIJING — Beijing on Tuesday summoned the Philippine ambassador following a clash at a disputed shoal a day earlier, the latest incident to further heighten tensions between the two countries. The Chinese foreign ministry said it had “urgently” summoned the Philippine ambassador to protest what it described as the Philippines’ “deliberate provocation and attack” against

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Kapatid to Cayetano: ‘Political prisoner’ label cannot sanitize corruption

MANILA, Philippines — A support group for families and friends of political prisoners rejected Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano’s description of jailed politicians Rodante Marcoleta, Jinggoy Estrada and Mike Defensor as “political prisoners,” saying the term cannot be used to “sanitize corruption.” Kapatid spokesperson Fides Lim said political prisoners are detained because of political persecution or

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