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The Fisheries Department is in hot water again over conflicting DNA test results involving blackchin tilapia found in canned products.

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Lessons from the Lat Phrao fire

The deadly fire at a beer hall in Lat Phrao has left the public with a haunting image: a long jet of flame bursting through the upper part of the main entrance like a fire-breathing dragon, even as people at floor level were still trying to escape.

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Asean's risks by re-engaging Myanmar

Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's erstwhile senior general who seized power in February 2021, is on the move. After ramming through shoddy elections with patchy electoral participation last December and January, he now dons civilian garb as post-election president and was received on official visits by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

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A law alone cannot keep kids safe online

Few would dispute the need to protect children online. As global concerns grow over cyberbullying, online predators and excessive screen time, Thai child advocates and lawmakers are increasingly pointing to Australia's landmark social media ban as a model worth considering. Yet Australia's experience suggests the issue is far more complex…

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King of scams

Re: "5,814 caught in exam scandal" & "Honeymoon ends for PM Anutin", ( BP, July 16).

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Regional innovation

This year, the Isan Creative Festival, organised by the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), kicks off under the theme "Northeast Modern: Abundance, Adaptation And Connectivity".

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A romantic evening inspired by HM the Late Queen Mother

Opera Siam presents an evening of searingly romantic music to honour the memory of our beloved Queen Mother, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. Titled "A Romantic Evening In Memory Of Her Majesty The Queen Mother Sirikit Piano Concerto", the concert will take place today at 7.30pm at Thailand Cultural Centre. The…

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Thaibeats aims to boost the EDM scene

Thailand's underground electronic music community is receiving support from the government in a new initiative aimed at helping shape the future of the genre.

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Public walls and personal opinions

A few strokes of spray paint were all it took to ignite a national conversation.

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Tech sell-off takes toll on Asian equities

RECAP: Most Asian stock markets fell sharply on Friday, with equity benchmarks in Japan and Taiwan falling as much as 6%, as a global rout in technology stocks accelerated. The resumption of US-Iran hostilities and higher oil prices also dented sentiment.

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Upward trend persists, but more stocks fully valued

The Thai stock market continued to head north during the past week, with the benchmark SET index testing 1,640 points on persistent inflows. Better than expected earnings bolstered sentiment on global bourses as the recovery mode turned towards a broadening market.

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Senate panel disqualifies NBTC chairman

Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck is expected to face a prolonged legal battle after being disqualified from serving as a member and chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), legal experts say.

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Welfare card changes ‘left genuinely poor people behind’

People’s Party deputy leader Sirikanya Tansakun has strongly criticised the stricter eligibility criteria for the state welfare card programme, arguing that the tighter screening process has excluded many genuinely poor people from receiving assistance.

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Singer recalls warning patrons before fatal pub blaze

A singer who was performing on stage when a deadly fire broke out at Rong Beer Na Ladprao has described the moments he shouted a warning to customers, allowing many to flee before flames engulfed the venue within minutes.

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JK Rowling women’s centre rejects ‘anti-rights’ label

LONDON - Britain’s charities regulator is looking into concerns about an Amnesty International report that branded a women’s centre for sexual violence victims founded by Harry Potter author JK Rowling as “anti-rights”.

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US and Iran trade attacks in return to full-blown war

TEHRAN - The United States and Iran continued to trade attacks on Friday, with Tehran targeting American assets across the Middle East in the biggest escalation since the two foes returned to outright war.

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PM hails Phuket boy’s world coding triumph

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has hailed a nine-year-old Phuket student after he claimed two world coding titles and was ranked No.1 globally at an international competition in Italy.

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Russia fines anti-war politician in chaotic court hearing

DOLGOPRUDNY, Russia - A Russian court fined anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin $13 on Friday for displaying “extremist symbols”, delivering the ruling moments after paramedics performed a cardiogram on him in court because of his extreme high blood pressure.

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Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 17-23

Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

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Philippines protests Chinese state media's 'racist' video depicting Filipinos as monkeys

MANILA — The Philippines condemned as racist a video posted by the state-run China Daily depicting Filipinos as monkeys, saying on Friday it had lodged a diplomatic protest with Beijing over the "offensive, distressing and unacceptable" imagery.

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Japan revises imperial law for sustainable system, keeps male-line throne

Japan's parliament on Friday revised the Imperial House Law to address the issue of the shrinking royal family, while retaining the long-standing male-only succession system, despite public support for female emperors.

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Khon Kaen zoo's lion picks Spain to win World Cup final

“Boy”, a white lion at Khon Kaen Zoo, has predicted Spain will beat Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup final, and that France will finish third by beating England.

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Four Russians held in Chon Buri nominee crackdown

CHON BURI: Four Russian nationals have been arrested after police launched a major crackdown on suspected foreign nominee businesses, uncovering links to property holdings worth more than 5 billion baht.

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Two soldiers injured after stepping on old landmine in Si Sa Ket

Two Thai soldiers were injured after stepping on an old landmine while carrying out maintenance work at Phu Pha operating base in Kantharalak district of Si Sa Ket province, according to the 2nd Army Area.

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Expressway drivers urged to pay fines or meet operator in court

The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) warned motorists on Friday that legal action will be taken if they fail to pay toll charges.

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