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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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Ex-Tottenham owner sells art collection in blockbuster auction

LONDON — Works by artists including Picasso, Magritte and Klimt, amassed by the ex-owner of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, head to auction this month with a total sales estimate of £200 million (8.7 million baht).

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Refiners adjust sourcing as war rattles markets

Thailand's major oil refineries continue to operate smoothly and supply the nation with refined oil despite escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to the Federation of Thai Industries' Petroleum Refining Industry Club.

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Food poisoning suspected as 147 schoolchildren fall ill

Doctors say food poisoning is suspected after 147 children experienced abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea at a public school in Yasothon on Wednesday.

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Guru's daily horoscope for June 12

The day of the week you were born on can reveal a lot... Read on.

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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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Monomax to show all World Cup matches in Thailand

Jasmine International Plc (JAS) has officially secured the broadcasting rights for the Fifa World Cup 2026 in Thailand, just hours before the first match kicks off, ensuring that all 104 matches will be available to football fans.

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Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman in Songwriters Hall of Fame

NEW YORK - Taylor Swift on Thursday became the youngest woman ever inducted into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame, another milestone in the 36-year-old US pop star's record-breaking career.

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Central bank insists the baht is stable

The Bank of Thailand says it is confident about the baht's stability despite recent depreciation against the US dollar amid heightened external uncertainties.

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Chadchart challenged over rehires

Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is facing a complaint filed with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) over the allegedly unlawful appointment of 17 senior Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials after a review panel ruled the appointments invalid.

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Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see red

MEXICO CITY - Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in a tempestuous clash with three red cards ‌as the pyrotechnic smoke of the opening ceremony gave way to a cloud of red mist at the rocking Azteca Stadium.

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Trump cancels Iran strikes, touts imminent deal

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat of further strikes against Iran on Thursday and said a deal with Tehran to end the war could be signed in coming days.

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Chaichanok to face grilling

The opposition will join the House legal affairs committee next week to summon Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob to explain the controversial 1.6-billion-baht TH-AI Passport project, warning that it will seek an anti-graft investigation if the scheme proceeds.

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Gold dips amid renewed Mideast conflict

Renewed hostility between the US and Iran, which has caused oil prices to remain elevated longer than expected, has triggered a fresh downturn in gold prices, potentially dipping to US$3,500-3,600 an ounce or 60,000 baht per baht-weight domestically, says Kritcharat Hirunyasiri, chairman of MTS Gold.

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Firms push for wider co-pay eligibility

The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) wants to unlock the conditions for the "Thai Chuay Thai Plus" co-payment scheme by expanding eligibility to business of all sizes, supporting business continuity and employment.

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UK defence minister quits with stinging rebuke of PM Starmer

LONDON - British Defence Secretary John Healey quit on Thursday, accusing beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry of failing to commit enough money to protect the country.

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UN experts, MSF condemn crackdown on women by Afghan morality police

KABUL - A group of UN experts on Thursday denounced a crackdown on women by the Taliban morality police in the western Afghan city of Herat, saying at least two people had been killed and more than 20 injured during recent protests against the restrictions.

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Drones, lone wolves, rowdy fans: US security officials ready for World Cup

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - World Cup matches in the United States have been made as safe as they "can possibly be" -– from crowd control to anti-drone measures at every game -- but concerns remain about lone wolf attacks, according to top government officials.

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