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WHO warns of 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war in DR Congo

KAMPALA - Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is complicating efforts to rein in a deadly Ebola outbreak, the World Health Organization chief warned Wednesday, while Uganda announced it was shutting its border.

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Cambodia sentences six for murder of Korean student

PHNOM PENH - ⁠A ⁠Cambodian court has convicted and sentenced six Chinese nationals to life in prison on charges they tortured and ‌murdered a South Korean student involved with one of Cambodia’s notorious scam centres, a court spokesperson said on Wednesday.

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Swiatek, Svitolina cruise into French Open third round

PARIS - Four-time champion Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina both eased into the French Open third round with straight-sets wins on Wednesday, ahead of Novak Djokovic’s match against Valentin Royer.

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Resilience at the heart of economic success

A comprehensive vision is needed for strengthening Thailand’s resilience and competitiveness, says Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa, who warned of mounting global challenges while emphasising the need for human development, innovation, sustainability and inclusive growth.

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‘AI Passport’ seen as key to broaden public access

The government has defended its “TH AI Passport” project after criticism over a lack of transparency from opposition MP Rukchanok Srinork, saying it would lower AI access expenses from an estimated 36 billion baht to 1.6 billion baht through bulk procurement.

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Samsung union approves deal for massive bonuses

Thousands of workers eligible for B12 million each from huge AI profits

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Hajj pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ amid intense heat

MINA, Saudi Arabia - Muslim faithful ritually stoned the devil on Wednesday in the climactic ceremony of a hajj pilgrimage held in intense heat and against the backdrop of a war that has plunged the wealthy Gulf into crisis.

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Former graft-busters get jail terms in Prawit watch case

Two former officials of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) have been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for failing to disclose information related to the high-profile luxury watch case involving former deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwon.

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Iran says ‘low’ possibility of return to war with US

TEHRAN - Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that a return to war with the United States was unlikely, while warning that the Islamic republic stood ready against any attack.

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Couple and young daughter found dead in smoke-filled bedroom

NONTHABURI - A man, his wife and their seven-year-old daughter were found dead near a stove with burnt charcoal in their bedroom in Bang Bua Thong district on Wednesday morning.

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Korea detains fleeing Chinese dissident found at sea

SEOUL - South Korean authorities are questioning a Chinese national found in a rubber boat off the country’s west ‌coast, amid reports identifying him as a dissident who has repeatedly tried to flee China.

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New releases for your streaming pleasure: May 27-June 2

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Vietnamese-run cannabis processing plant raided

Police have arrested four Vietnamese people at a warehouse in Bang Bon district of Bangkok, where they found cannabis being processed for sale to markets in Europe.

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lullaboy to perform in Bangkok on July 28

Indonesian-American singer-songwriter lullaboy will be returning to Thailand, after announcing his second Asia tour, taking place across July and August this year in nine cities.

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Acer unveils ultra‑light AI laptops to rival MacBook Neo

Acer has lifted the curtain on a new generation of featherlight AI laptops designed to tempt mobile professionals away from rivals such as the MacBook Neo, combining striking portability with a growing arsenal of artificial intelligence tools aimed at boosting productivity on the go.

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Myanmar gang arrested for child labour abuses in Bangkok

Three Myanmar nationals were arrested on Wednesday for forcing a six-year-old boy to sell goods around Bangkok and beating and starving him when he failed to meet sales targets.

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5 of 7 people trapped in Laos cave found alive

Five of the seven people trapped in a flooded cave for a week in Laos were found alive on Wednesday afternoon, Lao and Thai rescuers said.

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Housing demand recovering but outlook still fragile

Thailand’s ⁠housing market showed ⁠signs of recovery in the first quarter of 2026, the Government Housing Bank said on Wednesday, with transaction volumes rising amid ‌government stimulus even as gains in value lagged, underscoring weak purchasing power.

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Gen Z has discovered park aerobics

Going to Lumphini Park at 6pm on a weekday would have seemed deeply uncool three years ago to the demographic now filling it. The aerobics, specifically. The coordinated arm movements, the instructor on a raised platform, the music sitting somewhere between mall PA system and provincial wedding reception. This was,…

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Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world's top cross-border wealth hub on China ties

ZURICH — Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the top global booking centre for cross-border wealth, a first that is unlikely to be reversed as hubs in Asia grow faster than the European safe-haven, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) said on Wednesday.

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SRT denies rumours of social train service cuts from June 1

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has denied claims circulating online that 30 social train services would be cancelled and 16 others would have their routes shortened from June 1, insisting that all train services nationwide will continue to operate as normal.

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Vietnam leader to visit Philippines next week for trade, security talks

MANILA — Vietnam ’s ⁠top ⁠leader To Lam will visit the Philippines next week, Manila said on Wednesday, as President Ferdinand Marcos ‌Jr seeks to further strengthen his country's regional alliances and security partnerships.

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Police chief stresses 'police influencers' on dress code, hairstyles

The Thai national police chief has issued an urgent order on tightening control over online image of "police influencers", stressing proper uniforms, hairstyles and appropriate behaviour.

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Bad-mannered or racist? Debate rages over Hong Kong principal's Singapore clash

HONG KONG — Debates continued to rage online after a Hong Kong school principal was filmed verbally abusing two South Asian security guards in Singapore, with viewers divided over whether his behaviour reflected a lack of manners or racial bias.

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Habitual malpractice caused fatal crane collapse on train: ministry

Multiple safety issues overlooked prior to accident that killed 31 people in Korat

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