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Iran insists on control of Hormuz under any deal with US

TEHRAN - Iran insisted on Friday on its right to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz and enrich uranium under any peace deal with the United States, after President Donald Trump said a draft accord was ready.

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Indonesian students decry ‘wasteful’ state spending

JAKARTA - Hundreds of Indonesian students rallied in Jakarta on Friday to protest against the spending priorities of President Prabowo Subianto’s government, and to oppose this week’s decision to raise petrol prices.

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‘Backrooms’: Internet ‘creepypasta’ is year’s most unsettling horror film

The innovative studio A24 has not disappointed again. Kane Parsons’ Backrooms (2026) might be one of the most unique horror films we have seen lately. Based on a 2019 creepypasta (horror Internet myth), it frightens viewers not with jump scares but with a continuous eerie liminal atmosphere, where something deeply…

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British ‘art giant’ David Hockney dies at 88

LONDON - British artist David Hockney, one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art, whose paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, has died at the age of 88, his publicist said on Friday.

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Guru's Weekly Buzz: June 12-18

Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

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Motorists advised to avoid transport route of late princess on Saturday

Road users have been recommended to avoid the route reserved for the transport of the body of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital to the Grand Palace on Saturday.

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Instant ramen cafe raided for selling expiring, illegally imported noodles

NAKHON RATCHASIMA – A search of a popular imported instant ramen cafe in Mueang district revealed that nearly half of the store’s products were smuggled or illegally imported, lacked FDA approval and were nearing expiration.

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Vietnam busts group planning large-scale online scam centre

HANOI — Vietnamese police have busted a group suspected of trying to establish a large-scale online ‌scam centre in the country, authorities said on Friday, as criminal networks spread their operations across Southeast Asia.

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Myanmar woman found dismembered in Bangkok apartment, husband sought

Police are searching for a Myanmar man suspected of murdering and dismembering his wife, whose body was found stuffed inside a plastic box at an apartment in Makkasan of Bangkok's Ratchathewi district, earlier Friday.

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Japan underlines stance on copyright works after Trump anime video post

KYODO — A Japanese minister on Friday underlined the government's stance on unauthorised use of copyrighted works, after United States President Donald Trump posted a video on social media appearing to depict him as the hero of anime series "Naruto."

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Little wonders among Phitsanulok’s rainy season greens

While Thailand's rainy season might turn some areas glum and gloomy, the flora in Phitsanulok beams with radiance as Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park is enlivened by rare “Devil’s Eye” plants and vibrant begonias.

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Taliban arrest 30 women for violating hijab rules in Afghanistan

KABUL — Authorities ⁠in Afghanistan's western city of Herat arrested at least 30 women, accusing them of ‌violating dress rules imposed by the Taliban government, the United Nations (UN) agency for women's rights said, but added that some were later released.

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Entertainment, sports events allowed after princess’ passing

All activities, including sports and entertainment, can continue following the announcement of the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajarakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati.

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S. Korea court sentences ex-president Yoon to 30-year jail term over drone incursion

SEOUL — A South Korean court sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in ⁠prison on Friday for charges linked to his ordering an incursion of military drones over North Korea to help create a pretext for his ‌failed December 2024 martial law declaration.

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Korat residents mourn Princess Bajrakitiyabha, plan trip to Bangkok to pay respects

Nakhon Ratchasima - Residents of Nakhon Ratchasima broke down in tears today as news spread of the passing of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, with many embracing portraits of the princess in grief and preparing to travel to Bangkok to pay their final respects.

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Air China C909 hits bird as Chinese jets face growing 'real-world' tests

A suspected bird strike on a Chinese-made C909 regional jet in Beijing has reportedly left some marks on its nose and airframe, but experts said the likelihood of any severe damage was very low.

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Your horoscope for June 12-18

Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.

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South Korea fight back to beat Czech Republic in World Cup opener

GUADALAJARA, Mexico - South Korea rallied from a goal down to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 and make a winning start to their World Cup Group A campaign, much to the delight of their fans and the sizeable local Mexican support they ⁠enjoyed in a festive Guadalajara on Thursday.

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Royal Household Bureau announces royal bathing rites, public paying of respects to Princess Bajrakitiyabha

The Royal Household Bureau on Friday issued an announcement regarding the royal bathing rites and public paying of respects to the late Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati.

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Mourners flock to hospital to pay respects to late princess

People from all walks of life are converging at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok's Pathum Wan district to pay their respects to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajarakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati after the announcement of her passing on Friday.

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Man allows 9-year-old son to drive car on public road

A British man has been charged after allowing his nine-year-old son to drive a car on a public road in Phuket, with a concerned passerby capturing the incident on video and reporting it to police.

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Happy Birthday Mr. President: Trump to turn 80 with cage fight

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - It's the ultimate symbol of American politics under Donald Trump -- a blood-soaked cage match on the lawn of the White House for the US president's 80th birthday.

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‘All of us are migrants,’ pope says on last day in Spain

SAN CRISTOBAL DE LA LAGUNA, Spain - Pope Leo XIV told migrants at a reception centre on the Spanish island of Tenerife on Friday that “all of us are migrants”, on the final day of a weeklong visit to Spain focused on the plight of irregular immigrants.

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Princess Bajrakitiyabha passes away at 47

Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati passed away on Thursday night at the age of 47, the Royal Household Bureau announced on Friday morning.

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Power Mall bets on World Cup demand

After a long, nail-biting wait, the broadcasting rights in Thailand for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been secured. Power Mall, a Thai electrical appliance retailer under The Mall Group Co Ltd, expects the tournament to boost overall appliance sales during the competition period.

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