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Confidence in Thailand's capital market has been shaken again after the name of an obscure individual, Supaporn Phimpong, appeared in Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings as the reported owner of a 7% stake in True Corporation. True executives said they were unaware of such a shareholder.

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Reinventing development finance

Developing economies face a confluence of pressures, each of which implies large investment needs. They must create jobs for rapidly expanding populations, boost resilience to external shocks and the effects of climate change and build the infrastructure required for long-term growth. And yet, with concessional finance shrinking, borrowing costs ballooning…

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Popular Indian comedy reflects real-life worries

How do you stop a tree from chasing after people? It's not a riddle. It's a workplace challenge facing Abhishek Tripathi, after he reluctantly takes a job as village secretary in Phulera, a small town in Uttar Pradesh.

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McThai maps out long-term growth

McThai Co Ltd, the operator of McDonald's Thailand, has announced a long-term strategy for the Thai quick-service restaurant (QSR) market after securing an exclusive 20-year developmental licence.

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MTL observes need for longer-term protection

Medical inflation and inadequate retirement savings are reshaping how insurers design lifetime health protection as Thailand becomes a "super-aged" society, says Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL).

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From finance to fame

Following her breakout performance as Avatar Kyoshi in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Canadian actress Yvonne Chapman has quickly emerged as one of the most compelling new Asian talents balancing international visibility with cultural depth and emotional nuance.

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'Gismow's Chocolate Fantasy Forest' awaits you at Centara Grand at CentralWorld

In celebration of World Chocolate Day, Centara Grand at CentralWorld invites guests to "Gismow's Chocolate Fantasy Forest", a limited-time collaboration between Cocoa Xo and cute character Gismow.

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Waterfalls mirror life at Moca Bangkok

Art lovers are invited to explore the movement of water and the journey of life during "The Waterfall Journey Mirrors Human Life", which is running at Temporary Exhibition Rooms 1-2 of Moca Bangkok, until July 30.

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Thailand tops mini-drama revenue as TikTok eyes expansion

Thailand leads in short-drama in-app purchase revenue in Southeast Asia and is the third-largest regional market in terms of downloads, says research firm Sensor Tower.

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'Sanrio Characters Half Marathon' is open to all runners

Local and international runners are invited to experience a new level of running entertainment at Southeast Asia's first "Sanrio Characters Half Marathon", which will take place at One Bangkok, Rama IV Road, on Sept 27.

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Oceania Cruises® spotlights 2027 Northern Europe itineraries

Thailand's rainy season need not dampen the spirit of discovery. Carried by the rhythm of the sea, a voyage through Northern Europe with Oceania Cruises ® unfolds fresh perspectives hidden on lands long known to the world, revealing their quieter beauty through nature, history and local culture.

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Struggling consumers urge cut in fuel excise tax

Consumer groups have called for cuts to fuel excise taxes, arguing that recent retail price reductions fail to address the structural causes of high oil prices.

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Ukraine's Zelensky orders government reshuffle, new PM

KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a major reshuffle of the government on Sunday, proposing the replacement of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and the heads of some law enforcement agencies.

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Myanmar minister tells Asean ministers Suu Kyi in 'good health'

⁠The Southeast Asian bloc Asean was told on Sunday by Myanmar's foreign minister that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi was "a sister" who was in good health and would be looked after, Asean's special envoy to Myanmar said.

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Birth certificate fraud probe expands

Authorities are expanding their investigation into a Chinese birth registration network after arresting 32 of 35 suspects accused of helping Chinese families obtain Thai birth certificates through illegal “fake father” arrangements.

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Evacuees allowed to return home after deadly wildfire in Spain stabilises

BéDAR (SPAIN) - A wildfire that killed at least 12 people as they tried to flee in southern Spain has been stabilised, allowing around 1,500 evacuees to return home, officials said Sunday.

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US-Iran strikes: latest developments

DUBAI - Iran announced it was again closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and hit Gulf neighbours in retaliation for US strikes, further undermining efforts to salvage Middle East peace efforts.

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B40-per-dish food project planned

The government plans to launch a project that would allow vendors to offer ready-to-eat food at 40 baht per dish by next month, according to the commerce minister.

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South China Sea joint statement says China's maritime claims have no basis

TOKYO - ⁠China's ⁠expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea have no legal basis, ‌Japan, the Philippines, the United States and 11 other countries said in a joint statement on Sunday to mark the 10th ⁠anniversary of a landmark international tribunal ruling.

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Youth suicides in Hong Kong hit 10-year high

Youth suicide cases confirmed by Hong Kong Coroner's Court reached a decade-high last year, despite a 10% overall decline across the population to 1,019.

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McGregor's hyped UFC return halted by injury in first minute

LAS VEGAS - Conor McGregor's much-hyped return to the octagon lasted just over a minute on Saturday ‌after the Irishman blew out his knee and retired injured in his UFC 329 fight with Max Holloway in Las Vegas.

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Pathumwan Tech campus closed, classes online, to avoid anniversary brawls

The Pathumwan Institute of Technology campus has been closed for a month and courses moved online to pre-empt possible clashes with rival schools as it celebrates its 94th anniversary on Aug 1.

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Young couple arrested selling smuggled cigarettes in Phuket

PHUKET - A young Thai couple were arrested and about 200,000 smuggled cigarettes seized from their rented room in this southern tourist island province.

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Heatwave grips southwest Japan, record-tying 39.3°C at Kyushu tourist spot

Parts of Japan's southwestern region of Kyushu saw a hot summer day on Saturday, with the mercury hitting a record-tying 39.3°C in Dazaifu, a tourist spot in Fukuoka prefecture.

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Leaky Bangkok train tunnel slowly being plugged

Repairs to the leaky Purple Line train tunnel in Klong San district, Bangkok, were making progress and the water flow has already been reduced, the city governor said on Sunday morning.

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