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Court adjourns Move Forward dissolution case to July 17

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The Constitutional Court has set July 17 for the next hearing in the dissolution case brought against the Move Forward Party (MFP).

Killer of Canadian gangster in Phuket pleads guilty

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A Canadian ex-soldier has pleaded guilty to his involvement in the February 2022 murder of Canadian gangster Jimi Sandhu in Phuket.

Complaints delay senate election validation

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The Election Commission could not yet validate the senate election results because it ws still considering complaints, EC chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong said.

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Covid-19 mainly affecting at-risk groups

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Covid-19 is now being found primarily among at-risk groups such as the elderly and people with pre-existing illnesses, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said in its latest situation report on Wednesday.

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Foreigners arrested for long overstays in Phuket

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PHUKET: Four foreign men were arrested for overstaying by from 234 days to over five years during random visa inspections on Wednesday morning.

World Bank cuts Thai outlook to 2.4% on weaker exports

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Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.4% this year, down from the 2.8% expansion projected in April, largely due to weaker-than-expected exports and public investment early in the year, the World Bank said on Wednesday.

Women, children trampled in Indian religious stampede

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HATHRAS, India - The death toll in the stampede at a Hindu religious gathering in northern India has risen to 121, news agency ANI reported on Wednesday, as police said the venue was greatly overcrowded at triple its permitted capacity.

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Biden's lapses are said to be increasingly common and worrisome

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NEW YORK - In the weeks and months before United States President Joe Biden’s politically devastating performance on the debate stage in Atlanta, several current and former officials and others who encountered him behind closed doors…

Japan's new banknotes debut in 1st design change in 20 years

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KYODO - New 10,000-yen (US$62), ¥5,000 and ¥1,000 banknotes featuring cutting-edge anti-counterfeit technology went into circulation in Japan on Wednesday, in the first design change in two decades just as the cash-loving nation slowly…

Red Bull family now richest in Thailand

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Red Bull co-owner Chalerm Yoovidhya heads Thailand's richest family according to the latest Forbes list, surpassing the Chearavanont brothers - but the combined wealth of Thailand's 50 richest fell by 15%.

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Hyundai Motor, LG Energy Solution launch Indonesia's first EV battery plant

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JAKARTA - South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution on Wednesday launched Indonesia's first battery cell production plant for electric vehicles (EVs) with an annual capacity of 10 Gigawatt hours (GWh) of battery cells.

Cambodia jails activists for plotting against government

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A Cambodian court handed jail terms of up to eight years to 10 activists of environmental group Mother Nature, on charges of plotting against the government and insulting the king, the group's founder and a lawyer said on Tuesday (July 2).…

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Thai bond value gains 2.7% from year-end

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The Thai bond market had a total outstanding value of 17 trillion baht in the first half of 2024, up 2.7% from the end of last year, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).

Shippers expect growth of 1-2%

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Despite geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East, the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) expects the value of exports to expand by 1-2% in the second half this year.

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Slow upgrade hampers Phuket

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Slow infrastructure development in Phuket, which is unable to cope with rapid urbanisation and severe floods caused by heavy rainfall, is damaging its reputation as the government has not allocated budget or upgraded public facilities as…

Putin arrives in Kazakhstan for Russia-China dominated SCO summit

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan on Wednesday for regional security and defence talks, the Kremlin said, as well as a series of bilateral meetings, including with Chinese and Turkish leaders.

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EA eager to raise funds later this year

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Energy Absolute Plc (EA), a renewable energy and electric vehicle (EV) developer and operator, plans to raise funds in the second half of this year to grow its businesses and pay back part of the debt incurred under its past corporate…

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Property rules could mimic Singapore

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The government should ensure Thais can afford homes and should limit the areas for extending foreign ownership of condos to specific zones, even within a single province, to avoid opposition, says a property research firm.

Gakpo strike and Malen double help Dutch reach Euro quarter-finals

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MUNICH: Netherlands' Cody Gakpo scored his third goal of the European Championship and substitute Donyell Malen added two more late on to defeat Romania 3-0 in their last-16 fixture as the Dutch burst back into form with a lively display…

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Demiral double powers Turkey past Austria into Euro 2024 quarter-finals

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LEIPZIG: Turkey's Merih Demiral struck in each half and their goalkeeper Mert Gunok pulled off a superb stoppage-time save as they secured a high-octane 2-1 victory over Austria on Tuesday to book their spot in Euro 2024's last eight.

Blue Line fare hike takes effect

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The fare for the MRT's Blue Line will rise by at least two baht starting Wednesday.

Car bomb by police flats 'undermines peace talks'

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An academic in Yala has criticised what he says is sluggish progress in the peace talks in the deep South following a car bomb outside police flats in this southern border province on June 30.

Barges blessed for Chao Phraya event

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The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) held a blessing ceremony on Tuesday for the first 14 boats of the royal barge procession before they are launched on the Chao Phraya River on Thursday.

L'Oréal outlines people-driven workplace transformation

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Leading cosmetics company L'Oréal is promoting its commitment to social and environmental sustainability.

Govt seeks to assist 1m school dropouts

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The government will launch a project to find and assist children who have dropped out of school after finding more than 1 million students had ceased their formal education prematurely.

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Charn fails to churn interest

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A narrow win by the Pheu Thai-backed candidate in the June 30 local poll in Pathum Thani indicates that the ruling party is having a tough time expanding its support base, according to political observers.

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More than 100 killed in Indian stampede

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NEW DELHI - At least 107 people were feared dead in a stampede at a Hindu religious gathering in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, the broadcaster NDTV reported.

Myanmar shop owners jailed for raising wages

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With Myanmar’s currency plunging and inflation soaring, the owner of three mobile phone shops in Mandalay announced he was giving his employees a raise. Word of his generosity quickly spread on Facebook, and his workers cheered the news.

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Senate election results delayed

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The Election Commission (EC) did not announce the official results of the Senate election as originally planned on Tuesday, as more time is needed to handle numerous complaints about dubious qualifications of some senators-elect, according…

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PM ‘will consider’ easing booze sale rule

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NAKHON RATCHASIMA - The government has promised to consider lifting the afternoon ban on alcohol sales to help ease the plight of restaurant operators who say the poor economy is starting to hurt them.