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10 Jan, 16:20

NEW YORK - US President-elect Donald Trump called his criminal prosecution a “disgrace to the system” on Friday ahead of his sentencing for covering up hush money payments to a porn star.

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10 Jan, 15:20

LONDON - The family of former King Power chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who died in a helicopter crash in 2018, has brought a legal action against the Italian helicopter manufacturer Leonardo SpA valued at £2.15 billion (US$2.7 billion) in a London court.

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10 Jan, 15:20

TOKYO - Eight people were injured on Friday in a hammer attack at a university campus in the suburbs of Tokyo, with a 22-year-old female student arrested at the scene, according to Japanese media reports.

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10 Jan, 14:21

A former inmate who claimed to be a well-known politician to lure a woman into investing in a bogus cryptocurrency scheme, leading to losses of 22 million baht, has been arrested in Phuket.

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10 Jan, 13:21

The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has asked police in Chiang Rai province to take action against a clinic believed to have defrauded the universal healthcare system, including servicing at least one “ghost patient”.

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10 Jan, 12:20

WASHINGTON — The future of the wildly popular social media platform TikTok rides on a US Supreme Court clash that pits national security against free speech — and one president against another.

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10 Jan, 12:20

WASHINGTON - There will be “real-world harm” if Meta expands its decision to scrap fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram, a global network has warned while disputing CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s claim that such moderation amounts to censorship.

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10 Jan, 11:20

PHICHIT – Forestry police on Friday arrested a Vietnamese man and five Thais at an illegal gold mining site on Panompa Mountain in this northern province.

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10 Jan, 11:20

TOKYO - Eight people were injured on Friday in an apparent hammer attack at a university campus in the suburbs of Tokyo, according to Fire Ddepartment authorities.

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10 Jan, 10:20

KUALA LUMPUR: Japan and Malaysia agreed at their summit on Friday to strengthen ties to ensure regional security based on the rule of law and build robust supply chains, seeking to cement their "strategic" partnership as China expands its influence in Asia and beyond.

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10 Jan, 08:20

Former Miss Universe Porntip Nakhirunkanok completely lost her home in the Los Angeles wildfires, where her family had lived for more than two decades.

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10 Jan, 07:20

Phuket International Airport has responded to claims of overcharging at its Subway store after a customer raised concerns on social media.

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10 Jan, 06:20

SHANGHAI — Many Chinese travellers planning to visit Thailand for the upcoming Lunar New Year have expressed concerns on social media this week and posed blunt questions.

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10 Jan, 06:20

NEW YORK— United States President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday for his criminal conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star, a case that for a time overshadowed his bid to retake the White House.

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10 Jan, 06:20

India, Indonesia and Vietnam are set for a tourism “bonanza” as their middle classes expand and grow wealthier, according to the deputy chief executive officer of hotel group Accor SA.

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10 Jan, 06:20

KANCHANABURI — The mother of a man who died after falling from a building in Poipet, Cambodia, is calling on his colleagues to provide clarity regarding the circumstances of his death.

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10 Jan, 03:20

Hong Kong's flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has apologised to affected passengers on two flights from Nepal and pledged to assist health authorities' investigation after food poisoning struck travellers on two consecutive days.

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10 Jan, 03:20

WASHINGTON — United States President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday a meeting was being set up between him and Russian President Vladimir Putin, but the Republican offered no timeline for talks between the two leaders.

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10 Jan, 02:20

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - People forced to flee their homes by massive wildfires tearing through Los Angeles were taking turns to patrol their streets to ward off looters on Thursday.

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10 Jan, 02:20

Grandstand tickets for the season-opening PT Grand Prix of Thailand 2025 were sold out within minutes after the sale opened on Thursday while organisers announced their readiness to host the prestigious MotoGP event in Buri Ram next month.

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07 Jan, 23:20

The opposition looks set to file a motion seeking a censure debate against the coalition government by February, while the debate is expected to come between late February and early March, said Pakornwut Udompipatskul, a People's Party (PP) list MP and the head opposition whip.

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07 Jan, 23:20

Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra won't be eligible to be detained outside of prison if she returns to the country as she has yet to meet new criteria for the soon-to-come alternative prison detention programme, said Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong on Tuesday.

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07 Jan, 23:20

The Finance Ministry is considering the future of the N3 lottery after a disappointing public reception since its launch in November.

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07 Jan, 23:20

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) will take legal action against Siam University if it does not deal with a Chinese executive accused of conducting a controversial volunteer police training programme for Chinese people without the university's consent.

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07 Jan, 23:20

The National Water Resources Committee has approved a 95-billion-baht project to improve the Chao Phraya River irrigation system on the lower eastern side, including Ayutthaya and Phathum Thani, to prevent floods.

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07 Jan, 23:20

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has instructed the cabinet to tackle PM2.5 fine particulate matter and make this year's pollution levels lower than last year.

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07 Jan, 23:20

The Foreign Ministry has voiced concern that a proposed visit by opposition People's Party (PP) representatives to see four Thai trawler crew members being held in Myanmar will do more harm than good.

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07 Jan, 22:21

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has leapt to the defence of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra over his alleged racist remarks, saying her father had no intention to make such controversial comments.

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07 Jan, 22:21

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has hinted at the possibility of bringing household electricity costs down after her father, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, said during a campaign rally last week that the price could be reduced to 3.70 baht per unit this year.

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07 Jan, 15:20

A former Cambodian opposition MP was shot dead by a motorcyclist near Wat Bowonniwet Vihara in Phra Nakhon district of Bangkok on Tuesday evening.

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07 Jan, 15:20

WASHINGTON - The social media giant Meta is slashing its content moderation policies, including ending its US fact-checking programme, in a major shift that conforms with the priorities of incoming president Donald Trump.

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07 Jan, 14:20

PARIS - Jean-Marie Le Pen, the historic leader of France’s far right, died on Tuesday aged 96, his family told AFP.

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07 Jan, 12:20

Indonesia has become the newest full member of the Brics group of developing nations, in a move that could further bolster the Global South as Donald Trump’s trade policies pose risks to world economy.

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07 Jan, 12:20

WASHINGTON - The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday it had opened an investigation into about 2.6 million Tesla vehicles after reports of some crashes linked to its “Actually Smart Summon” driverless feature.

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07 Jan, 11:21

OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau is resigning after more than nine years as Canada’s prime minister, bowing to dreadful polls and a rebellion within his governing Liberal party.

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07 Jan, 11:21

The cabinet has approved the designation of electronic cigarettes and electronic baraku as prohibited items for students, with four levels of punishment, as proposed by the Ministry of Education..

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07 Jan, 10:20

CHIANG RAI – Fire destroyed a large pet store and warehouse in Mae Sai district, killing many caged animals in the building, on Monday night.

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07 Jan, 09:20

TAIPEI - A Chinese-owned cargo ship suspected of damaging a subsea telecoms cable off Taiwan has stopped transmitting its location on the high seas, Taiwan’s coast guard said on Tuesday.

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07 Jan, 09:20

The cabinet has approved a budget of 3.78 trillion baht for the 2026 fiscal year, as well as soft loans to help small businesses, officials said on Tuesday.

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07 Jan, 09:20

The minister of digital economy and society plans to issue an executive decree this month requiring banks and mobile phone operators to compensate victims of scams perpetrated using their services.

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02 Jan, 07:20

SURAT THANI: Twelve people were killed and 30 others injured in two road crashes within four kilometres of each other in this southern province on Wednesday night and Thursday.

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02 Jan, 06:20

The government expects a selection panel to quickly conclude the process of choosing a new Bank of Thailand chairman after previous nominee Kittiratt Na Ranong was was deemed unsuitable due to his ties with the Pheu Thai Party.

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02 Jan, 06:20

LAS VEGAS — One person was killed and at least seven people were injured after a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning, authorities said, and officials were investigating any possible links to an earlier attack on a crowd in New Orleans.

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02 Jan, 06:20

NEW ORLEANS - The celebratory atmosphere of Bourbon Street in New Orleans, long an American byword for indulgence and revelry, was dimmed Wednesday as residents and visitors alike reeled from a deadly truck attack on New Year’s crowds.

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02 Jan, 05:20

Uncertainty about the Thai economy has increased significantly, primarily due to the unclear impact of possible US economic policies, minutes of the most recent Bank of Thailand policy meeting showed on Thursday.

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02 Jan, 05:20

BEIJING - Last year was China’s warmest on record, its weather agency said, as the world experiences a surge in extreme weather fuelled by climate change.

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02 Jan, 04:20

SEOUL - South Korean police on Thursday raided Muan airport and the Jeju Air office Thursday morning over the crash involving a Boeing 737-800 that killed 179 people.

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02 Jan, 04:20

A Tesla Cybertruck exploded in flames outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on Wednesday (January 1), killing one person and injuring seven others, and the FBI was investigating whether the blast was an act of terrorism, officials said. - REUTERS

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02 Jan, 04:20

A U.S. military appeals court has ruled that plea deals related to the man accused of masterminding the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and two accomplices can proceed after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had earlier moved to invalidate the agreements. - REUTERS

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02 Jan, 04:20

Heavy overnight rain caused roads to flood in England's northern city of Manchester on Wednesday (January 1), partially submerging vehicles abandoned there. - REUTERS

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02 Jan, 04:20

PARIS - Swiss socialite Jocelyne Wildenstein, also known as "catwoman" due to her extensive plastic surgery, has died aged 79, her partner said on Wednesday.

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02 Jan, 03:20

A large crowd gathered near South Korea’s presidential residence on Wednesday (January 1) to rally support for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached after his attempt to decree martial law on December 3. - REUTERS

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02 Jan, 03:20

The Ministry of Commerce will tackle the challenges of exporting shallots to Indonesia and Vietnam. The move aims to stabilise shallot prices for farmers ahead of the peak harvest season.

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02 Jan, 02:20

Sharge Management Co, a provider of charging systems for battery-powered vehicles, is targeting logistics and express delivery operators for new customers in order to rapidly expand its client base.

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02 Jan, 02:20

As the crime trend for 2025 focuses heavily on cybercrime and call centre scams, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is prioritising the study of online scammers' tricks and behaviours to prepare for the constantly evolving nature of tricks.

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02 Jan, 02:20

The Government Savings Bank (GSB) has the view that non-performing loans (NPLs) in the financial system have already peaked.

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02 Jan, 00:20

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02 Jan, 00:20

Thailand and Vietnam will be battling to gain some sort of advantage over each other when the arch-rivals face off in the first leg of the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024 final on Thursday night.

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02 Jan, 00:20

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra extended her best wishes yesterday to mark New Year's Day, calling 2025 a year of opportunity for all Thais.

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01 Jan, 23:20

LG Electronics (Thailand) anticipates a promising outlook for the Thai electrical appliance market in 2025, driven by a tourism recovery that is expected to stimulate the Thai economy.

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