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The Thai government is changing the name of it’s the capital city, Bangkok. The Thai Royal Office released a statement on their official social media account that the English name of the Bangkok has changed to “Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Bangkok)”, as it is pronounced in Thai. Office noted that it will be referred to as “Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Bangkok)” in official documents.

After it’s the announcement, Bangkok’s name change caused criticism among social media users. Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang stated that the official name of the capital has been used as “Krung Thep Maha Nakhon: Bangkok” since 2001 and the name “Bangkok” will continue to be used between parentheses in official documents. Wissanu Krea-ngam, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, said in a statement that the name “Bangkok” will continue to be used for the capital, but foreigners should be encouraged to use the name “Krung Thep” in order to avoid confusion.

On the other hand, the official Thai name of the capital is quite long: “Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit”

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Ceasefire Talks in Gaza Expected to Resume Next Week

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Egyptian media reports that ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, are set to resume next week. Israel is awaiting Hamas’s response to the ceasefire offer.

Israeli and US delegations, who were in Doha for negotiations, have returned home for consultations. The current agreement being discussed includes the exchange of hostages and prisoners, with plans for further talks on a permanent ceasefire and the release of additional hostages.

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