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Regional legal experts debate AI, insolvency reforms and cross-border judicial cooperation at WJIF 2026

Regional legal experts debate AI, insolvency reforms and cross-border judicial cooperation at WJIF 2026

Legal and judicial experts from across Asia convened at the World Judicial Integrity Forum (WJIF) 2026 today to discuss major institutional challenges confronting modern court systems, ranging from judicial independence and digital transformation to insolvency reforms and cross-border legal cooperation.

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Federal Court judge stresses judicial independence, integrity at regional forum in Bangkok

Federal Court judge stresses judicial independence, integrity at regional forum in Bangkok

Federal Court judge Justice Dato’ Nordin bin Hassan today emphasised that judicial independence and integrity must remain firmly protected amid rapid technological, political and institutional changes affecting legal systems worldwide.

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M'sian tourists set alight in Bangkok face long recovery, mounting bills

M'sian tourists set alight in Bangkok face long recovery, mounting bills

One of the victim's father expresses worry that expenses may exceed insurance coverage.

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Two M'sian tourists set on fire in shocking Bangkok attack

Two M'sian tourists set on fire in shocking Bangkok attack

Victims seated on steps near shopping mall when incident occurred.

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Earthquake in Bangkok: Kedah woman's cycling team safe

Earthquake in Bangkok: Kedah woman's cycling team safe

'I saw electric poles and traffic lights on the road swaying.'

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Routine to chaos: Terrifying experience in Bangkok earthquake

Routine to chaos: Terrifying experience in Bangkok earthquake

'Don't go back! The building is shaking too much!'

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Nanny nearly falls prey to human trafficking syndicate

Nanny nearly falls prey to human trafficking syndicate

The 41-year-old woman recalls chilling experience of being driven from Bangkok to Myanmar border.

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Six found dead in Bangkok hotel room in suspected poisoning

Six found dead in Bangkok hotel room in suspected poisoning

Thai PM orders urgent probe.

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Bangkok shooting: Thai PM pledges highest safety measures for tourists

Bangkok shooting: Thai PM pledges highest safety measures for tourists

Authorities have been ordered to probe shooting cause, develop prevention measures.

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TMJ recalls terrifying moments in Bangkok mall shooting

TMJ recalls terrifying moments in Bangkok mall shooting

'The worst experience I’ve ever gone through... protecting my children from a killer.'

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Three dead, 4 injured in Bangkok mall shooting

Three dead, 4 injured in Bangkok mall shooting

Cops have arrested a 14-year-old suspect, who surrendered without struggle.

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2 killed, 10 injured as overpass collapses in Bangkok

2 killed, 10 injured as overpass collapses in Bangkok

It happened during construction of a section of the overpass.

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Thai protesters spar with police in march on PM's residence

Thai protesters spar with police in march on PM's residence

It was the third day of confrontation this week.

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Penang street food festival in Bangkok a huge hit

Penang street food festival in Bangkok a huge hit

The festival is organised by Kelab Malaysia Thailand with the support of the Malaysian Embassy.

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Thai royalists rally to counter surging protests

Thai royalists rally to counter surging protests

Police spokesperson said both sides of protestors would be treated the same.

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Thai protesters demand release of anti-government activists

Thai protesters demand release of anti-government activists

A human rights lawyer and student activist were arrested on Friday and held overnight.

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Bangkok reopens with plastic screens between diners, hair stylists in scrubs

Bangkok reopens with plastic screens between diners, hair stylists in scrubs

Businesses reopening in Bangkok on Monday after weeks of near lockdown were taking intense precautions to prevent new outbreaks of the coronavirus.

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Bali to Bangkok: China virus threatens disaster for tourist hotspots

Bali to Bangkok: China virus threatens disaster for tourist hotspots

CORONAVIRUS | Travel restrictions to halt its spread could prove costly for other places that rely on Chinese tourists.

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Thai king completes coronation year with barge procession through old Bangkok

Thai king completes coronation year with barge procession through old Bangkok

The last barge procession for a coronation was in 1925.

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Malaysian 'fake liquor king' arrested in Bangkok

Malaysian 'fake liquor king' arrested in Bangkok

Aged 63 and dubbed 'David, king of fake liquor' by Thai authorities, he was arrested while delivering fake whisky to a customer.

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US set to disappoint Asia with downgraded delegation for Asean summits

US set to disappoint Asia with downgraded delegation for Asean summits

Trump will give the annual East Asian Summit and US-Asean Summit a miss.

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Thailand orders arrests of four more suspects in Bangkok blasts

Thailand orders arrests of four more suspects in Bangkok blasts

Police seeking at least 15 suspects over the coordinated attacks on Aug 2.

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Thai authorities believe southern groups behind Bangkok blasts

Thai authorities believe southern groups behind Bangkok blasts

Nine suspects arrested to assist investigations into last Friday's explosions.

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Several small blasts heard in Thai capital, two hurt

Several small blasts heard in Thai capital, two hurt

Thai police say they are investigating the cause of the explosions which are attributed to a homemade bomb.

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