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Of all the countries seemingly turning inward to cope with the doldrums besetting the globe, Thailand, in the opinion of this writer, is one that will not benefit from such a strategy. It could even find itself at a loss by seeking to counter turmoil with nationalistic fervour.

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Thousands use up monthly co-pay quota in first week

Government encouraged by response, with participating merchant total nearing 1 million

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Samsung revives support for decade-old phones

Samsung has released a new security update for the Galaxy S8 , Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy Note 8 , despite the devices being nearly a decade old and having officially reached the end of their production life in 2021.

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US crude stocks close to rock bottom

HOUSTON - In the prairie town that calls itself the pipeline crossroads of the world, 400 oil storage tanks sprawled across Cushing, Oklahoma, are ‌nearly empty, drained by refiners worldwide to plug a massive shortfall in global supplies caused by war in the Middle East.

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Thaksin tax case tests coalition unity

The resurging calls for authorities to pursue former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra over the 2006 sale of Shin Corporation to Singapore’s Temasek Holdings have once again exposed the delicate fault lines within coalition politics, where legal accountability, political survival and longstanding ideological divisions remain deeply intertwined.

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Risk-sharing stalls high-speed airport rail deal

The 224.5-billion-baht high-speed railway linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports was approved in March 2018 under Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha's administration as a flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project. More than eight years and seven governments later, the project remains stalled by a combination of land, financing and contractual disputes.…

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Gold prices down B1,450 to B67,500

The Gold Traders Association on Saturday morning announced buying prices for gold ornaments at 65,961.16 baht per baht weight and for gold bars at 67,300 baht per baht weight.

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Suriya seeks talks on shrimp dispute with Malaysia

Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has expressed readiness to hold talks with Malaysia after discussions on Thailand's shrimp exports were postponed indefinitely, amid growing concern over losses to the domestic industry.

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Pheu Thai stands by its charter bill

Pheu Thai heavyweights stood firm on the party's push to amend the charter, insisting public participation must remain central to drafting a new constitution.

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Panitchaphon flies Kingdom's flag alone

Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul battled his way into the men's singles semi-finals of the US$1.45 million Indonesia Open in Jakarta on Friday.

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Thais target Belgian scalp after heartbreak

Thailand are targeting their first win of the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League 2026 campaign when they take on Belgium in their third pool match in Nanjing, China on Saturday.

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Bolt driver jailed for assault

The Criminal Court has sentenced a ride-hailing driver to one month in prison and a 5,000-baht fine for assaulting a Japanese passenger in Bangkok.

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Opposition alleges NACC misconduct

Opposition MPs and allies submitted a petition seeking a Supreme Court-led inquiry into the National Anti-Corruption Commission's (NACC) dismissal of a concealed shareholding complaint involving former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob.

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Land Bridge project hits new snag

Thailand's flagship Land Bridge project has suffered a significant setback after an expert review committee ordered fresh Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) studies for planned deep-sea ports in Ranong and Chumphon.

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Election Commission chief risks dismissal

Election Commission (EC) secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee is facing possible dismissal after reportedly failing to meet the annual performance benchmark set by the EC, with a final decision expected this month.

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THAI to resume direct Amsterdam flights

Thai Airways International (THAI) has confirmed it will resume direct Bangkok-Amsterdam flights from July 1, expanding its international network as the carrier works to strengthen links between Thailand and Europe.

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Nominee structures thrust into the spotlight

The recent crackdown on alleged nominee structures linked to foreign land ownership on Koh Phangan has reignited debate over long-standing concerns in Thailand's property sector, particularly in resort destinations popular with overseas buyers.

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Thailand inches towards negative income tax

The Finance Ministry is preparing a comprehensive overhaul of the government's welfare system, laying the groundwork to implement a negative income tax (NIT) system in Thailand.

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US VP Vance blames British student's murder on migrant 'invasion'

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President JD Vance on Friday blamed Britain's handling of the murder of a white student by a Sikh man on what he called civilizational decline caused by an "invasion" of migrants.

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Trump urges new spy chief to fire employees

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump said Friday he wants his incoming acting spy chief to start firing employees, deepening the controversy over the appointment of a man with no previous intelligence experience.

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Call for plan to protect Thai workers from AI

The National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (Nectec) is urging the National AI Committee to adopt a priority agenda to address job displacement by artificial intelligence (AI).

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CIMBT faces delisting after breaking free float rules

CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) and four other companies are on the verge of being delisted from the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) due to their failure to maintain free float qualifications, with the securities already suspended for a year, says the bourse.

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Investors take profits, watch Mideast warily

RECAP: Asian share markets retreated yesterday as investors took profits on technology stocks and turned defensive ahead of the weekend, wary of a flare-up in Middle East hostilities with US-Iran peace talks in limbo.

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A cover-up unravels

More than two months after an assassination attempt on Kamolsak Liwamoh, a Prachachart Party MP for Narathiwat, there are more questions than answers.

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