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Cabinet to extend social security cover to farm, street, domestic workers

The Labour Ministry will propose an expansion of social security coverage under Section 33 to include agricultural workers, street vendors and domestic workers.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Southern border rail track reopens after bombing

NARATHIWAT - Train services have resumed on the main southern line in Rangae district, following repairs, after it was damaged by a bomb on Saturday night, the State Railway of Thailand said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

High-tides alert for six central provinces, Bangkok

Low-lying areas in six central provinces and Bangkok have been warned to prepare for possible flooding caused by very high tides from Tuesday to Saturday this week.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

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Florida opens a dedicated Jellyfish Museum

Right on the coast of Florida, Pompano Beach has opened a new venture dedicated to one of the ocean’s most enigmatic creatures: the jellyfish, a boneless and brainless invertebrate that has survived in the earth’s ocean for over 500 million years.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

As Japan swelters, pet owners turn to fan-powered cooling suits

Japan's sweltering summer heat isn't just brutal for humans, it can be deadly for dogs and cats, and a clothing maker has come up with a novel solution – a fan suit. Inspired by air-conditioned vests worn by Japanese construction workers, a Tokyo-based maternity-wear manufacturer has created a puffy, cooling…

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Thai car production up 6.1% y/y in July

Car production ‌in Thailand rose 6.12% in July from a year earlier to 117,383 units, the Federation of ⁠Thai Industries said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Illegal hookah shop shut down in Phuket

PHUKET - Authorities have seized 32 illegal hookah sets, known as “Baragu” in Thai, from a shop in Muang district that caters to tourists.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

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Convenience store bombed in deep South as two suspects arrested

PATTANI — Another convenience store was bombed and set ablaze in the deep South, while two suspects were arrested after a brief gunfight in this southern border province on Monday night.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Six months into Iran war, Hormuz traffic way down, sailors stranded

PARIS (FRANCE) - Six months since the start of the Middle East war, the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains largely paralysed, with thousands of sailors still stranded in the Gulf and commodity carrier traffic way below its normal level.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Former NBA players who identify as women are 'not eligible, WNBA says

NEW YORK — Former National Basketball Association (NBA) player Enes ⁠Kanter Freedom ⁠will not be eligible to play in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) after declaring his intention to enter the league's 2027 draft, according ‌to multiple reports Monday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Cool Japan: Human fridge chills workers in extreme heat

TOKYO — Feeling dizzy and unwell after cycling to work in Japan's punishing summer heat, warehouse worker Isao Tabuchi headed for his company's newest acquisition: a refrigerator for humans.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

What the latest US financial threats against Iran mean for China

The United States has threatened Iran with what it calls "the greatest financial offensive ever marshaled," with new sanctions targeting Tehran's trading partners set to take effect on Monday (August 24). China, as the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, is a key focus of any effort to squeeze Tehran's economy.…

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Trump veers from boredom to denial after six months of Iran war

WASHINGTON — At an impromptu press conference last week, US President Donald Trump waxed lyrical about his helipad, his ballroom and his granite paving stones.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Families of detained Chinese Christians cling to faith in legal limbo

BEIHAI — Clasping her hands together in prayer, four-year-old Huanle tells God she misses her mum, whom she has not seen since Chinese authorities raided their home last year in a crackdown on their unregistered church.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

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US warns China, all other nations to cut Iran ties or face sanctions

The United States on Monday warned that China and all other countries now face an increased risk of secondary sanctions if they do business with Iran as Washington launches a fresh campaign aimed at severing crucial economic lifelines for Tehran.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Thai character creators keen to go global

The Thai character market is expanding, but the domestic market may be insufficient to support all creators and the private sector is urging the government to help Thai creators tap into the international market.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Australia's top music charts ban AI songs

SYDNEY - Music made by artificial intelligence will be banned from Australia's top charts under new guidelines aimed at protecting "the human nature of artistry", an industry body said Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Tens of thousands flee fire near US city of Reno

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Tens of thousands of people looked set to spend another night away from home Monday as a wind-driven fire bore down on the western US city of Reno.

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Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Guru's daily horoscope for Aug 25

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Bangkok Post · Aug 25

'Wanted' Swedish suspect arrested in Bangkok

A Swedish suspect wanted for alleged attempted murder, extortion and arson in Sweden was arrested at a condominium in Bangkok on Sunday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Visas of troublemaking visitors to be revoked

The Tourism Minister backs revoking the visas of foreigners who cause conflicts in Thailand, following recent disputes between Israelis and locals in Koh Samui and Phuket, while unrest in the far South should not affect the Malaysian market during next week

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea as Rogers scores on debut

LONDON - Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss thanks to Morgan Rogers's debut goal and Joao Pedro's strike after just 31 seconds of a pulsating 3-2 victory against Fulham on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

How the French language contributed to the US-Canada trade war

MONTREAL - The trade war between the United States and Canada has taken on the flavour of a culture war after the collapse of negotiations last week.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25

Agency steps in over Lalamove driver dispute

The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) will work with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) to seek a solution to a dispute between Lalamove delivery drivers and the platform operator after drivers complained that the platform's alleged cuts to their delivery fees and insufficient welfare were affecting their…

Bangkok Post · Aug 24

Plan to allow private sector role in nuclear SMR projects

Thailand may allow private investors to develop and operate small modular reactors (SMRs) under the country's upcoming Power Development Plan (PDP), in a bid to replace ageing fossil-fuel small power producers (SPPs), according to an energy official who asked not to be named.

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