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Cuban economy needs 'urgent changes' to overcome crisis: president

HAVANA - Cuba's economy needs "urgent changes" to overcome a major crisis intensified by a US oil blockade, President Miguel Diaz-Canel said in a speech to Communist Party leaders broadcast on Thursday.

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Yum sells Pizza Hut business for $2.7 billion

‌Yum Brands has announced that it would sell its Pizza Hut chain for a combined $2.7 billion in two deals that highlight separate trajectories for its business in China and the rest of the world.

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ID cards granted for Myanmar conflict refugees

The Department of Provincial Administration (DoPA) has launched an identity card scheme for refugees from the Myanmar conflict living in controlled border areas in a bid to improve documentation and public services.

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Probe launched into alleged foreign land holdings in Phuket

The Interior Ministry has ordered a probe into Phuket land ownership amid evidence of foreign-linked companies suspected of unlawful occupation of land plots.

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Top civil servant defends TH-AI Passport project

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has strongly defended the controversial TH-AI Passport project, rejecting allegations of procurement irregularities, bid-rigging and political favouritism.

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S&P keeps Thai sovereign credit rating intact at BBB+

S&P Global Ratings has maintained Thailand’s sovereign credit rating at BBB+ with a stable outlook, reflecting confidence in the country’s economic fundamentals, policy direction and ability to withstand external shocks.

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Eight arrested over illegal ID‑card scheme linked to scams

CHIANG RAI — Eight people were arrested Thursday in Chiang Rai on suspicion of running a scheme that illegally issued Thai identity cards to foreigners, including Chinese and Myanmar nationals, allegedly enabling scammers, drug traffickers and money‑launderers, police said.

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Scottish boxer dies after falling from tuk-tuk in Phuket

A rising Scottish boxing star has died after falling from a tuk-tuk in Phuket, prompting an outpouring of tributes from his boxing club, while the Thai driver has been arrested and charged.

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Three girls filmed assaulting classmate in Buri Ram

BURI RAM - A viral video showing three sixth-grade girls assaulting a female student while others cheer has sparked outrage in Prakhon Chai district, with the victim’s mother vowing to pursue legal action.

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Smartphone catches fire on flight leaving Japan airport

KYODO — A smartphone caught fire on a British Airways flight on Thursday as it was taxiing for take-off at Tokyo's Haneda airport, but there were no injuries among the 211 passengers and crew onboard, Japan's transport ministry said.

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The Unbound Collection opens first hotel in Thailand

Hyatt Hotels today announced the opening of The Barai Hua Hin, marking the debut of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Thailand.

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Cable-theft gang dismantled in Nakhon Sawan

NAKHON SAWAN - Eighteen people were arrested on Thursday while attempting to steal underground copper cables belonging to National Telecom in Muang district, posing as telecommunications employees wearing custom-made uniforms.

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New movies out this week: June 18-24

Six new releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.

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Average Thai household income declined in 2025

Thailand’s average household income declined in 2025, while lower-income households increasingly relied on financial assistance, according to several research institutions.

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Major Ukrainian drone strike sets Moscow refinery ablaze

MOSCOW - Ukraine on Thursday launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in years, sparking fires in and around the capital, hitting a major oil refinery and forcing evacuations at the country’s largest airport, officials said.

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Scam-linked yachts worth B608m to be auctioned in Phuket

The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) is preparing to auction a 600-million-baht superyacht reportedly owned by the notorious South African financier Benjamin Mauerberger, along with a smaller vessel, in Phuket on June 23.

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Indonesian central bank hikes rates again

JAKARTA - Indonesia’s central bank ‌raised its benchmark interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, just a week after a surprise off-cycle hike, as it seeks to attract fresh capital and halt selling in its battered rupiah and other assets.

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Theft gang helps drunk rider then steals his bike

NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A motorcycle theft gang scouting for victims took advantage of an intoxicated rider by offering him a lift home before stealing his bike and fleeing the scene, authorities said on Thursday.

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Bird flu kills 13,000 seal pups on remote Australian island

SYDNEY - A pathogenic strain of bird flu killed more than 13,000 elephant seal pups after infecting a breeding colony on a sub-Antarctic volcanic island, Australian scientists said on Thursday.

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Proxy business crackdown reaches Chiang Mai

Authorities have expanded a major suppression campaign against proxy businesses run by foreigners from southern tourist islands to the northern destination of Chiang Mai.

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Man drives car into Chula pool after rent row with mother

A 29-year-old man was taken to hospital on Thursday morning after his car plunged into a pool on the Chulalongkorn University campus, following a dispute with his mother over rent for a condominium.

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Starmer rival seeks win in UK poll pivotal to PM’s fate

ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, England - Britain was holding a key local election on Thursday that could trigger the endgame for Labour leader Keir Starmer’s beleaguered premiership, or win him a reprieve.

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Hong Kong closes schools amid intense rain

HONG KONG - ⁠Hong Kong’s observatory posted its highest black rain signal on Thursday at 12.55pm local ‌time, prompting schools to close and some businesses to halt, as residents were asked to take shelter and be on guard for severe flooding.

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New Fed chief declines to make rate prediction

WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve chairman Kevin ‌Warsh did not submit an interest-rate prediction as part of the central bank’s quarterly economic projections on Wednesday, spelling changes ahead for what has become a key guidepost for investors on monetary policy.

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Diaz dazzles for Colombia in 3-1 win

MEXICO CITY - ⁠It was ⁠12 years ago that Colombia forward James Rodriguez announced himself at the World Cup in Brazil — and though he led his side out for their 2026 ‌opener on Wednesday, it was teammate Luis Diaz who showed he could be the main man this year.

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