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EV catches fire while charging, house in flames

An electric vehicle caught fire while being charged and flames expanded to the owner’s house on Tuesday morning in Muang district of Khon Kaen.

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Messi hat-trick equals goalscoring record as Argentina beat Algeria

KANSAS CITY, Missouri: Lionel Messi earned a spot in the World ‌Cup history books with a hat-trick that saw Argentina begin the defence of their title with an emphatic ⁠3-0 victory over Algeria on Tuesday.

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Lionel Messi produces hat trick, ties all-time World Cup goals mark

Lionel Messi's left-footed ⁠strike ⁠in the 76th minute Tuesday night against Algeria completed a sensational hat ‌trick and boosted the Argentina star to 16 career goals at the World Cup, tying Miroslav Klose's all-time mark.

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Macron winds up G7 with AI, Trump dinner

EVIAN (FRANCE) - G7 leaders will discuss on Wednesday the security risks posed by AI and social media on the last day of a summit dominated by Donald Trump, before host French President Emmanuel Macron dines with his US counterpart at the Palace of Versailles.

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Bangkok sinkhole covered, traffic resumes

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reopened a section of Lat Phrao Road in Bang Kapi district on Wednesday morning after a sinkhole was covered.

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Wildfires burn through the night in California county

Aerial footage filmed on Monday (June 15) showed wildfires burning in Southern California’s Riverside County. The blaze, dubbed the “Shore Fire”, had grown to an estimated 2,053 acres as of midnight (0700 GMT on June 16), according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). - REUTERS

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Cuba's historic homes teeter on brink as economy collapses

HAVANA - In Havana's old town, to walk on the pavement rather than the middle of the street is to take your life into your hands.

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Haaland scores twice as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on World Cup return

FOXBOROUGH, Mass.: Norway's prolific striker Erling Haaland wasted no time ‌in opening his World Cup account as he found the net twice in a 4-1 defeat of Iraq in Group I on Tuesday ⁠that sent a warning to defenders in the rest of the tournament.

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Trump ballroom cost soars to $600 mn, half from taxpayers: report

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump's ballroom project at the White House will cost as much as $600 million, with more than half coming from taxpayers, The Washington Post reported Tuesday.

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Student motorcyclist dies after palm sickle slashes his throat

A 17-year-old student was killed by a palm-harvesting sickle protruding from a motorcycle sidecar while on his way to school in Surat Thani.

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Guru's daily horoscope for June 17

The day of the week you were born on can reveal a lot... Read on.

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Dirty school kitchen caused diarrhoea in 267 students, teachers

Poor hygiene in the preparation of school lunches caused 267 young pupils and teachers to suffer acute diarrhoea at a school in Yasothon last week, according to health officials.

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New Asian pop and folk categories announced by music's Grammy Awards

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Next year's Grammy Awards will feature five new categories, the Recording Academy announced Tuesday, along with redefined rules that could affect the future of the coveted Best New Artist prize.

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Checkpoint reopening to boost Myanmar trade

The reopening of the Myawaddy border checkpoint is expected to bolster trade between Thailand and Myanmar, according to the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT).

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K-Research sees H2 nadir, then a stimulus rebound

Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) expects the Thai economy to bottom out in the second half of this year, gradually recovering in the third quarter driven by government stimulus measures.

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TAT slashes long-haul arrival forecast to 10 million

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has slashed its long-haul arrival forecast to 10 million this year, on par with last year, mainly attributed to the Middle East conflict.

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Bangkok condo market remains resilient in Q1

Bangkok's condo market showed signs of resilience in the first quarter of 2026, supported by demand in both luxury and value-driven segments, despite continued price competition and a large supply overhang.

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New savings accounts could lift SET to 1,800

The proposed Thailand Individual Savings Account (TISA) scheme could be launched in the third or fourth quarter this year, creating a new growth path that could lift GDP growth to 4% and push the benchmark stock index towards 1,800 points, says the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).

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Cabinet extends e-withholding tax cut through 2027

The cabinet has approved an extension of the reduced e-withholding tax rate through 2027, which is expected to enhance business liquidity by roughly 27 billion baht.

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Early movers eye green advantage

As Thailand approaches the halfway mark of its national climate commitments, businesses are increasingly viewing sustainability not merely as protection against environmental and regulatory risks, but as a pathway to growth amid climate disruption, resource insecurity and energy volatility.

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Defective product bill okayed

The cabinet has approved the draft Defective Products Liability Act, which would provide consumers with statutory protection against product defects.

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Ban on refined oil exports to continue

Thailand's energy authorities have confirmed that the country will continue its ban on refined oil exports, despite mounting pressure from domestic refineries struggling with limited storage capacity.

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Data centre outlay set to skyrocket

Thailand's investments in data centres are projected to reach US$4.31 billion by 2030, representing average annual growth of 18% from 2024 and achieving total capacity of 2.93 gigawatts, helped by strong government support and solid demand, says CGS International Securities.

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Sustainability the key to sector's long-term growth

The property sector is entering a new phase of sustainability-driven transformation as developers, financiers, capital market regulators and supply chain partners align around Thailand Taxonomy, a national framework designed to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.

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Thailand scent first victory in Ukraine opener at home

Thailand take on Ukraine to kick-start the second week of their FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League 2026 campaign on Wednesday at Bangkok's Huamark Indoor Stadium.

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