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25d) Watt a man connected with power : a wat is a Buddhist temple +t (for Thailand)
24a) thwart = prevent : the pointless less e = th + war(conflict) +t (time)

PS point East being the compass point

Thanks Andy C.
Chrise, FYI, the clues were: 24a Prevent the pointless conflict on time. 25d Powerful man in Thailand occupying temple there.

Thanks, gary - satisfied my curiosity!