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Full AI capability coming to Photoshop

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Adobe said on Tuesday that it plans to place a tool for full artificial intelligence image generation in its popular Photoshop software later this year.

‘Big Joke’ drops complaint against PM

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Embattled deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn on Tuesday withdrew his malfeasance complaint against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin for suspending him, according to the secretary-general of the National Anti-Corruption…

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Japan eyes cashless tax refunds to tourists

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Japan is considering introducing cashless tax refunds for inbound travellers, as part of efforts to prevent them from illicitly earning money by reselling tax-free items before departure, sources said on Tuesday.

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Lop Buri residents deny ‘harassing’ macaques

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Lop Buri residents are upset by suggestions from national parks authorities that they have been harassing the macaques that have become a major nuisance in the town.

Power demand hits record amid heat wave

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Electricity demand surged to a new high of 35,830 megawatts at 8.58pm on Monday when temperatures nationwide averaged 35-38C, with a peak temperature of 42C recorded the same day, say energy officials.

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Crypto fraud victims to get B125m after big bust

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Police say that 125 million baht in assets seized from two gambling websites were linked to a cryptocurrency fraud scheme and will be returned to the fraud victims.

Cabinet approves 3 charter-change referendums

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The cabinet has agreed in principle that changing the constitution will require three referendumns and should be completed before the current government's term ends.

Teachers, students to share school toilets

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In a major change of policy, teachers and students will share the same toilets at all schools under the Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec).

UK ready to start deporting migrants to Rwanda

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LONDON - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed that nothing would prevent him from sending asylum seekers to Rwanda, after parliament finally approved the divisive policy that is designed to deter migrants from travelling in small…

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Visa-free scheme for Russian visitors extended

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The cabinet on Tuesday approved a 60-day visa exemption for Russian visitors, to take effect from May 1 to July 31.

Justice minister shrugs off misconduct petition in Thaksin case

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Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong remained unfazed on Tuesday by the latest petition asking the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to formally investigate the ministry’s alleged misconduct in its handling of Thaksin Shinawatra's…

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South Korean defence firms ‘hacked by North’

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SEOUL - Major North Korean hacking groups have mounted “all-out” cyber attacks against South Korean defence companies for more than a year, breaching the firms’ internal networks and stealing technical data, South Korean police said on…

Srettha nudges big banks to cut loan rates

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has urged the country’s four biggest commercial banks to reduce loan interest rates for vulnerable groups and small businesses after the Bank of Thailand repeatedly ignored his calls to lower borrowing cost…

Illegal migrants die attempting to cross English Channel

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PARIS - At least five migrants died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from an area near the town of Wimereux, local newspaper La Voix du Nord said on Tuesday.

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Tak Bai massacre criminal cases to be filed

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Lawyers representing the families of victims of the 2004 Tak Bai massacre will file criminal charges on Thursday against nine former security officials over the deaths and injuries of dozens of protesters, just months before the expiration…

Burning waste warehouses raise pollution fears

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Fires continued to burn at the hazardous waste site owned by Win Process Co in Rayong on Tuesday, amid concerns over the environmental impact of the blaze.

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Minister warns about Labubu doll fraud

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The public is being warned to carefully check the suppliers of Labubu dolls amid receiving complaints about fraudulent sales of the expensive designer toys.

Eight police suspended for alleged extortion

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Eight police officers in Nakhon Pathom have been suspended from the force after allegedly trying to extort 200,000 baht from the owner of a chicken processing factory over the hiring of migrant workers.

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Asia is most climate disaster-impacted region

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GENEVA - Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region by climate related hazards last year, the United Nations' (UN) World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said, with floods and storms causing the highest number of casualties.

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Ten killed when two Malaysian navy helicopters collide

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KUALA LUMPUR - Ten people were killed on Tuesday when two helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade, the navy said in a statement.

Free weekend travel on new motorway to Kanchanaburi

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KANCHANABURI: Motorists can now use a section of the new motorway being built between Nakhon Pathom and Kanchanaburi provinces for free every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Blinken labels China's Uyghur treatment 'genocide' in US report

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United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang region as victims of "genocide and crimes against humanity" while launching the State Department's annual human rights report on Monday, days before he…

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Bank of Thailand to adjust rates amid changes: deputy chief

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WASHINGTON/BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BoT), under pressure from the government to cut interest rates, could adjust monetary policy if the outlook for the economy changes and structural challenges clearly reduce its long-term potential…

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Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage

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TAIPEI: Taiwan's quake-hit county of Hualien was rattled by dozens of aftershocks late on Monday and early on Tuesday, but only minor damage was reported and no casualties.

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Bid to close profit shifting loophole

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The Revenue Department is drafting legislation to collect taxes from multinational enterprises (MNEs) to prevent profit shifting to subsidiaries in countries with lower tax bases.

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Bank profits underwhelm in Q1

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Commercial banks booked marginal profit growth in the first quarter of this year, largely influenced by the decreased profitability of small to mid-sized banks thanks to higher provision for loan loss reserves.

Premier urged to tackle overtourism

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With opposition to overtourism arising in many countries, Thai tourism operators are urging the government to seriously consider the nation's carrying capacity, while some have suggested collecting a 300-baht tourism tax in a bid to solve…

War worries put pressure on baht

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The baht could weaken to around 37.20 baht to the US dollar later this week from its six-month low of 36.9 baht on Monday due to continuing concerns over the conflict in the Middle East, while US economic figures due this week are likely…

Govt packs Workers' Day goodie bag

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The government has prepared an array of new work benefits, which will be announced on May 1 to mark International Workers' Day, including a plan to raise the minimum daily wage rate to 400 baht nationwide, Labour Minister Phiphat…

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Call to elevate 10 second-tier provinces

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The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has called on the government to promote 10 second-tier provinces as first-tier tourist provinces to expand revenue distribution.