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UK’s foreign secretary arrived in Thailand Tuesday on her Southeast Asia tour

23 Sept 03:43 Key points summarised by AI

UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss commenced a Southeast Asia tour, making Thailand her second stop after Malaysia and before Indonesia.
The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties with Thailand, focusing on boosting partnerships in digital, tech, trade, investment, and security collaboration.
Truss is scheduled to meet Thai Prime Minister Chan-o-cha and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, formally open the new British Embassy, and promote British businesses like Triumph Motorcycles.
This tour reflects the UK's post-Brexit strategy to deepen relationships and expand its influence in fast-growing global economies.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.