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Weekend storms will cool down scorching season

A storm alert has been issued for the weekend and Monday with rain expected to lower temperatures in the country, which is experiencing unusually hot weather despite it being the rainy season.

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Four Chinese nationals arrested in Chon Buri, Samut Prakan over Wuhan land compensation fraud

Four Chinese nationals, accused of defrauding authorities in Wuhan of nearly 87 million baht in land expropriation compensation, have been arrested separately in Chon Buri and Samut Prakan after allegedly using retirement visas to hide in the country.

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Immigration to go digital with new app

Amazon Web Services, Digital Identity Co Ltd and the Thai Immigration Bureau have partnered to develop the Thailand Immigration Management System (THIM), the country

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Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world's largest cross-border wealth hub, BCG finds

Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world's largest cross-border wealth hub, driven by an initial public offering (IPO) bonanza and capital inflows from mainland China, according to Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

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Breast Augmentation: Why Design Matters More Than Size

By Dr. Piya’s 26-Year Experience in Breast Aesthetics at NidaEsth International

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Thailand extends alcohol sales time from 11am to midnight

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee has extended permitted alcohol sales to between 11am and midnight, the Royal Gazette announced on Thursday.

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Philippines frees Chinese steel plant workers from detention

BEIJING — Sixty-four Chinese citizens detained ‌in the Philippines have been released after the Philippine justice department ruled there was insufficient evidence for the allegations ⁠they faced, China's embassy in the Southeast Asian country said.

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Chadchart still favourite in Bangkok governor race

Former governor Chadchart Sittipunt remained a preferred choice for voters to return to run the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration in the gubernatorial election next month.

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Artists back out of concerts for US 250th anniversary

NEW YORK - Two of the nine artists who were announced as headliners for a concert series celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States have publicly backed out of the event, a day after the lineup was released.

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WHO chief says Ebola 'can be stopped' as he lands in DR Congo

KINSHASA - The UN health chief said on Thursday the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has claimed over 200 lives can be stopped, as he arrived to oversee the fight against the highly infectious disease.

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Temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-30

Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned on Thursday.

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The Golden Trailer Awards: Hollywood's 'Oscars' for movie previews

LOS ANGELES — The Golden Trailer Awards, which recognise the people behind Hollywood's best-made movie previews, returns for its 26th edition Thursday.

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Messi to captain Argentina at the World Cup

BUENOS AIRES - Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at the World Cup, national coach Lionel Scaloni announced on Thursday as he unveiled his 26-man squad.

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Anti-corruption official tests drunk after fatal crash

A senior official of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was found drunk after his pickup truck crashed into a motorcycle, severing a delivery rider’s arm and killing him, before allegedly attempting to flee in Nonthaburi on Wednesday night.

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CPN, partners tout 'Grand Grand Sale 2026' campaign

SET-listed Central Pattana (CPN), a Thai real estate developer and the operator of Central malls, is joining hands with Central Retail and public and private partners to create a national shopping campaign entitled "Grand Grand Sale 2026", aiming to strengthen Thailand's position as a global shopping hub.

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Siam Piwat launches global partnerships to capture luxury market

Siam Piwat Group, a global real estate and retail developer, is reinforcing its leadership by expanding its global luxury system with world-class partners to unlock new growth from an expanding wealthy customer base in Asia.

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Ratchanok, Pornpawee on course; Kunlavut exits

Ratchanok Intanon and Pornpawee Chochuwong advanced to the quarter-finals of the US$1 million (32.5 million baht) BWF Singapore Open on Thursday, but defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn retired with an injury.

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Kings of Asean: Buriram win it again

Buriram United secured back‑to‑back Shopee Cup titles on Wednesday night, overturning an early deficit to defeat Selangor 2‑1 in the second leg and 3‑1 on aggregate at Buriram Stadium.

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16 throw hat in ring for governor post

A total of 16 candidates officially entered the race for Bangkok governor on Thursday as registration for the gubernatorial and city council elections opened ahead of the June 28 voting day.

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Minister says FDI must accelerate tech transfers

Thailand should capitalise on the strong inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) to accelerate technology transfers and support long-term economic growth, says Santitarn Sathirathai, the vice-finance minister.

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Ascend Bank aims for July launch

Ascend Bank, the virtual bank backed by Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, is expected to debut in July, says Suphachai Chearavanont, senior vice-chairman of CP Group and board chairman of True Corporation.

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Rising inflation fears pressure bullion price

Global gold prices could drop to US$4,200 an ounce in this cycle, translating to a domestic price of around 66,000 baht, as the market has begun pricing in the possibility of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in the second half of the year amid rising US inflation, says the…

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Immigration to be digitised with new app

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Digital Identity Co Ltd and the Thai Immigration Bureau have partnered to develop the Thailand Immigration Management System (THIM), the country's first web and mobile platform for this sector.

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Delivery apps tap co-pay scheme to drive growth

Online food delivery operators are wooing merchants to participate in the "Thai Chuay Thai Plus" scheme by offering various incentives, ranging from lower gross profit (GP) charges to stronger advertising visibility among consumers.

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Austrian jihadist jailed for 15 years for Taylor Swift concert attack plan

WIENER NEUSTADT (AUSTRIA) - An Austrian court on Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old who admitted plotting a foiled jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert to 15 years in jail.

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