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Western Europe records hottest-ever June

PARIS - Western Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes, the EU’s climate monitor said Thursday.

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Water leaks into under-construction Bangkok subway tunnel

Water has leaked into the Purple Line subway tunnel under construction beneath the Wong Wian Yai intersection in Thon Buri district of Bangkok, where crews were working on Thursday to ensure the safety of adjacent buildings.

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Thailand approves $2 billion in new investments

The Board of Investment has had approved $1.99 billion worth of new investment projects, led by Nestle and Thai Airways International.

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New movies out this week: July 9-15

Four new releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.

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House approves Hotel Act updates in principle

The House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously approved in principle two bills to amend the Hotel Act, despite opposition criticism they would not adequately address long-standing regulatory problems.

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Giant python captured after woman's cats go missing

The radio centre of Rescue Sattahip received a call from Pailin Sappana asking for help after a large snake slithered into her home at 1am on Tuesday.

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Guru's daily horoscope for July 9

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

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Opposition seeks swift NACC inquiry

The opposition and a group of independent senators on Wednesday urged House Speaker Sophon Zarum to forward a petition seeking an investigation into the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to the Supreme Court, saying there was no justification for further delays.

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American fitness influencer drowns in Samut Prakan

A 32-year-old American fitness influencer drowned on Tuesday evening after he jumped into a lake at a housing estate in Samut Prakan province, where police also found he had vandalised his rented house.

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BoT: Headline inflation likely below projection

Thailand's headline inflation is likely to be lower than projected this year as global oil prices decline, says the regulator.

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Investigators question 100 victims in forex case

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has questioned about 100 victims of a high-profile foreign exchange investment scam, Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat said on Wednesday.

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Second phase of AI project is shelved

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has shelved the second phase of its ambitious TH-AI Passport project, calling it a "strategic internal decision" to evaluate demand and the first phase.

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Bangkok condo prices near pre-pandemic peak

Despite the sluggish economy, the average selling price per square metre of new condo units in Greater Bangkok during the first half of 2026 neared the level recorded in 2019, the second-highest on record after the 2018 peak.

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Planned tourism fee hits another snag

The government’s plan to collect a tourism fee of at least 300 baht through airlines is not feasible because of limitations in airlines’ back-office systems, with the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) a better option, say aviation bodies.

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Government in struggle to reduce retail oil prices

The government continues to grapple with the challenge of lowering retail oil prices, which remain stubbornly above 30 baht per litre despite recent declines in global crude markets.

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Appeal for energy reforms as oil prices still fluctuate

Global crude oil prices remain highly volatile due to geopolitical factors, underscoring the need for Thailand to urgently address its structural weaknesses, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

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Prepared food prices remain high despite cheaper fuel

Lower domestic fuel prices are expected to lift consumer confidence, but are unlikely to immediately reduce prepared food prices, according to the Thai Restaurant Association.

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Thai-UK effort targets cannabis smugglers

Thailand and the United Kingdom have intensified cooperation to curb illegal cannabis smuggling, introducing tougher penalties and expanding intelligence sharing following a surge in trafficking cases.

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PM urges defence industry self-reliance

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has urged the public to support the defence industry, saying the country has the potential to become more self-reliant in military production and reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers.

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Civil service early retirement bid ‘cannot wait’

The government's proposal to expand voluntary early retirement for civil servants is needed to tackle long-standing structural problems that can no longer be postponed, Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt said on Wednesday.

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CP launches carbon credit tokens for forests

Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group has partnered with Mae Fah Luang Foundation on an inclusive carbon credit tokenisation initiative to turn forests into digital natural capital.

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US launches new strikes on Iran as Trump vows to hit ‘hard’

TEHRAN - The United States launched new strikes on Iran on Wednesday after President Donald Trump vowed to hit “hard” following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Thailand swept aside by mighty US in VNL opener

Thailand lost to United States 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-20) in their opening game of the third and last week of the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League 2026 preliminary phase in Osaka, Japan, on Wednesday.

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Jakrapob returns as Pheu Thai MP

Former red-shirt activist and close aide to Thaksin Shinawatra, Jakrapob Penkair, was sworn in as a Pheu Thai Party list-MP yesterday, pledging to use parliament to promote political reconciliation and national development.

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Songkhla flood plan gets nod from govt

The government has approved a flood preparedness plan for Songkhla province, including fast-tracked funding to repair damaged infrastructure and restore the southern commercial hub of Hat Yai within 100 days after devastating floods late last year.

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