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Ancient burial site yields more artefacts

Archaeologists have uncovered a rare ancient gold hair ornament at the Don Yai Thong archaeological site in Phetchaburi, adding to a growing collection of valuable artefacts from a burial believed to date back about 2,000 years.

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The never-ending fight for Nui Beach

More than a decade after the courts ruled that the land at Nui Beach belonged to the state, authorities on Monday returned to the popular Phuket beach to demolish 50 illegal structures built by encroachers.

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Senators propose 3 sites for Unesco list

A campaign has been launched to nominate Kanchanaburi's Death Railway, ancient Chiang Saen and historic Chiang Mai for inclusion on Unesco's World Heritage List.

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Millions await welfare review

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an extension to the appeal period for applicants rejected from the state welfare card programme.

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Suriya backs ministry staff shake-up

Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has confirmed submitting proposals to the cabinet for the appointment and transfer of senior ministry officials.

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Land Bridge project to be reviewed

Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Tuesday that there are plans to rename and review the Land Bridge project in the southern region to ensure clarity and acceptance within the relevant legal framework.

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BMA seeks wider tax powers

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has proposed amendments to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Act to allow the city to levy new local taxes on cigarettes, hotels and fuel.

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PM accepts resolution on NBTC chair

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul acknowledged on Tuesday a Senate committee's resolution that National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) chairman Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck no longer qualifies to remain in office.

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Labour groups blast Care formula

State enterprise and labour groups on Tuesday urged the government to reconsider a new formula for calculating old-age pensions under the Social Security Fund (SSF), warning the proposed changes could reduce retirement benefits for millions of insured workers.

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South Africa's anti-migrant unrest led over 160,000 to flee

JOHANNESBURG - More than 160,000 foreign nationals left South Africa over the past two months as local groups increased violent hostility against undocumented migrants, according to an AFP tally based on figures from the repatriating governments.

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SCGP maintains revenue target as profits surge

SCG Packaging Plc (SCGP) has reaffirmed its revenue target of 130 billion baht for 2026, citing strong demand growth in Vietnam and Indonesia as key drivers.

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TCG to help small firms obtain loans

The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) is preparing to provide credit guarantees for nanofinance loans to help small entrepreneurs gain greater access to formal financing.

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'Power Of The Small' on show now at River City Bangkok

Art lovers and wellness enthusiasts are invited to discover a new perspective on well-being and celebrate everyday progress during "Power Of The Small", which is running on the 2nd floor of River City Bangkok, daily from 11am to 8pm until Aug 15.

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Bangkok landlords sweeten office deals

Despite no new office completions in the second quarter of 2026, Bangkok's office market remained highly competitive as landlords of new buildings increasingly offered barter deals and matched incentives provided by owners of older properties.

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Evolution of female friendship

What happens when the people who know different versions of you come together and discover that you are no longer the person they remember?

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Mideast war hits Centara hotels in Dubai and Japan

While Thailand and the Maldives remain popular destinations, hotels in Dubai and Japan have been struck by geopolitical conflicts, prompting softer performance in the second quarter, according to Centara Hotels and Resorts.

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Second-hand homes take centre stage in new cycle

The residential market may have already bottomed out, but a recovery is unlikely to resemble previous cycles, with second-hand homes expected to become the primary growth engine as affordability challenges continue to reshape buyer behaviour.

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International painting contest accepting entries from Thai kids

Thai children are invited to share their vision for a sustainable world through art for the 17th Kao International Environment Painting Contest, which is accepting entries from young artists aged six to 15 from around the world.

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NBTC chair challenges qualification ruling

Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), has defended himself this week against allegations that he lacks the qualifications to hold the office, noting he resigned from government service on Jan 8, 2022.

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Time to fix the NBTC

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has once again landed itself in controversy. This time, the NBTC selection panel has found its chairman, Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, in breach of NBTC law and deemed him to have waived his right to serve as a commissioner.

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Princess's 'Kamlangjai' revolution

When news reached the West of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati's passing at the age of 47, the international community naturally focused on her formal titles. They spoke of the brilliant royal prosecutor, the diplomat, and the visionary behind the United Nations "Bangkok Rules" for the treatment of female…

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Reform social security before it's too late

The Social Security pension fund still holds more than two trillion baht. It is not running out of money today. Nor tomorrow. That is precisely the problem. Because crises that arrive slowly are the easiest to ignore.

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Reirie and Ash Da Hero promise double-delight this September

Japanese sensations Reirie and Ash Da Hero to perform their first-ever live shows in Thailand on the same day. Presented by Bandai Namco Music Live and promoted by Live Nation Tero, the performances will take place at Lido Connect Hall 3.

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Top trends for data and analytics

More than one in 10 enterprises will be AI-first by 2030, outperforming competitors in the adoption of AI agents, semantics and converged data and analytics (D&A) platforms, according to the business and technology insights company Gartner Inc. These three areas are the driving forces behind the top trends for D&A.

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Donald Trump and the Persian threshold of pain

It would be so easy for Donald Trump to escape from the trap he has built for himself in the Persian Gulf. Just declare a victory and leave.

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