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PHUKET - Up to ten large pumps have been installed around municipal Phuket in preparation to deal with the possibility of more flooding after rains inundated several areas earlier on Friday.

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When fashion is executed through a musical

It was the night of July 22 and Pipatchara had done it again — not merely presenting a collection, but expanding the very definition of what a fashion show can be.

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Spain declares national emergency over wildfires

MADRID — The ⁠Spanish government ⁠on Thursday night declared a national emergency after a series of wildfires threatened communities near Madrid and in the neighbouring province of ‌Avila, forcing more than 10,000 people to evacuate as firefighters struggled to contain the blazes.

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Thailand raises 2026 growth forecast after June exports beat expectations

The Finance Ministry said on Friday that it has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 2.5% from the ‌previous 1.6%, citing stronger foreign trade, investment and consumption as well as the impact of government stimulus measures, with June exports growing faster than expected.

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12 Chinese nationals arrested in Tak

Twelve Chinese nationals were arrested after allegedly crossing illegally into Thailand from Myanmar and attempting to hide in a cornfield in the Mae Sot district of Tak province.

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Thailand passport ranking slides, 5th in Asean

The Thai passport went slightly down in the global ranking this year, as Singapore still underlined its most powerful travel document in the ratings.

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Your weekly horoscope for July 24-30

Your spot-on weekly 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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Vietnam proposes banning under-16s from posting on social media

HANOI — Vietnam is ⁠planning ⁠to force social media platforms to ban users under 16 from posting content, commenting or reacting to posts, according to a draft decree ‌reviewed by Reuters, joining a growing international push to curb the use of social media by minors.

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A new edition arrives

The best wardrobes aren't built on trends but on thoughtful staples. Every woman should have an oversized blazer that goes with everything, trousers that actually feel comfortable after eight long meeting hours and dresses that don't need a special occasion to leave the closet. The Chinese label edition has built…

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How to train at a Shaolin kung fu centre, like Victor Wembanyama and IShowSpeed

HONG KONG — Celebrities like National Basketball Association (NBA) stars Victor Wembanyama and Jaylen Brown, and multimillionaire streamer IShowSpeed, have one thing in common - they all underwent professional training in one of China's Shaolin centres. With the "Chinamaxxing" trend on the rise, many are drawn to martial arts such…

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US to impose new tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including Thailand, on Friday

The United States on Friday will impose new tariffs of either 10% or 12.5% on goods from its top 60 trading partners, including China, Japan and Thailand, officials said, citing their alleged failure to adequately ban the import of goods made with forced labour.

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Guru's daily horoscope for July 24

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

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Parents warned about student ‘exchange programme’ scam

The “exchange programme” scam has become a growing concern among parents, with a reported rise in cases involving university students being lured to hotels where they are asked to persuade their parents to transfer money for a “bank book guarantee”.

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Thailand seeks extradition of ‘Rose Rose’ in flight attendant heroin case

Thailand is seeking the extradition of a woman accused of hiring a Thai flight attendant to carry heroin-filled bags to Australia, as authorities intensify efforts to dismantle a transnational drug trafficking network linked to a drug kingpin in Myanmar’s Shan State.

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Thailand among countries still on US Treasury's currency monitoring list

No major ⁠US ⁠trading partner manipulated its currency to gain an unfair trade advantage in 2025, the US Treasury Department said on Thursday, ‌but 10 leading trading partners, including Thailand, remain on a list for enhanced monitoring of their foreign exchange practices.

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Balancing act on Myanmar

Thailand is walking a diplomatic tightrope as it seeks to facilitate efforts to address the Myanmar crisis. On July 12-13, Thailand hosted informal Asean meetings in Bangkok and Pattaya, bringing together Asean foreign ministers, Myanmar's foreign minister, the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee (NSPNC) and six ethnic armed organisations…

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Drones unlock new opportunities

AI and Robots Ventures Co (ARV), a subsidiary of PTT Exploration and Production Plc, says the government should consistently upgrade its regulations on unmanned aerial vehicles to remain up to date with the latest technology and services.

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War Elephants kick off Asean bid in Laos

Thailand's national football team departed for Laos on Thursday ahead of Saturday's opening Group B fixture against the hosts in the Asean Football Championship, also known as the Hyundai Cup.

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Ratchanok survives another scare

Ratchanok Intanon survived another three-game test to advance to the quarter-finals of the US$2 million BWF China Open on Thursday.

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Ministry to revamp civil service exams

The Interior Ministry has pledged to overhaul recruitment procedures for local civil servants by requiring examination scores to be announced immediately after tests, following a major exam-rigging scandal affecting thousands of candidates.

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PM defends stance on China

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed Taiwan's criticism of Thailand's support for the One China policy on Thursday, saying Bangkok's position would not affect economic ties with Taipei.

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Call for green power to supply businesses

The Renewable Energy Industry Club under the Federation of Thai Industries has called on the government to allow renewable power producers with expired adder tariffs to sell electricity to businesses, which require vast amounts of clean energy.

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DES minister says building trust key to creating AI hub

Thailand is betting on trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) to become an AI hub in Southeast Asia by placing governance, infrastructure and talent at the heart of its national strategy.

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17.3m workers 'unable to support their retirement'

Thailand's ageing population is raising concerns over retirement security, with 17.3 million "near-retirement" workers facing a high risk of insufficient savings to support them in old age, according to the National Savings Fund (NSF).

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Welfare card rules rejigged

The Finance Ministry has revised the eligibility criteria for the state welfare card scheme, allowing owners of older vehicles to retain their benefits while extending the deadline for unsuccessful applicants to appeal until Sept 20.

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