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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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Uncle.Nui invites you to his private art show

Interested persons are invited to an exclusive private viewing of artworks by Arcom Wongpaisan aka Uncle.Nui, who opens his home studio to showcase new paintings from the "Natural Moment Series 2026", until July 31.

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Tackling the cancer crisis in poorer nations

In Nigeria, a cancer diagnosis is often a death sentence. Nearly 130,000 Nigerians receive one each year, and nearly 80,000 die of the disease. An average of 33 women per day in Nigeria are infected with cervical cancer, and 22 women per day die from it. The problem is not…

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Lamp verdict welcome

Twelve years after the scandal emerged, the arm of justice has finally reached the controversial procurement of Kinnaree sculpture-style lampposts in Samut Prakan province.

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Disneyland's campaign to make robots loveable

In the 1950s, automation promised to liberate humans from "drudgery" and reorient us on the "human use of human beings", in the words of computer scientist Norbert Wiener. On the 1956 campaign trail, incumbent Republican Vice President Richard Nixon predicted that Americans could look ahead to a four-day work week…

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Twin deficits spell trouble for economy

I do not enjoy holding views that differ from those of others. It is never comfortable to be the odd one out because I have to defend my analysis vigorously and, at times, endure ridicule from my peers.

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Who's on LinkedIn and why it matters

Does it matter that 84% of the LinkedIn members in Thailand are aged below 35? Of course, it does matter a great deal.

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Market reforms propel Singapore bourse's growth

Singapore is emerging as one of Southeast Asia's most compelling investment destinations as sweeping capital market reforms create new opportunities for investors seeking to diversify beyond technology and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, says One Asset Management.

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Enjoy 'Royal Harmony' with the RBSO

The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra presents "Royal Harmony", an evening of orchestral masterworks, in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Sunday at 7.30pm.

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Startup Act opens new growth frontier

The National Innovation Agency (NIA) expects the long-awaited Startup Act to help revitalise Thailand's startup ecosystem by enabling co-investment mechanisms to attract private capital, prepare high-potential startups for initial public offerings, and support their expansion into global markets.

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Shining heritage

Awakening Song Wat 2026, an immersive light art and digital art festival, has returned to the historical and hip neighbourhood until Sunday. The festival showcases 21 lighting installations across 14 locations in the area under the theme "Son(g)evity: The Longevity Of Song Wat".

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MrKreme's Furryways makes a stop at Siam Paragon

It's time to explore the whimsical universe of furry monsters and become part of the journey during "MrKreme: The Furryways Asia Tour", which makes its first stop at Parc Paragon of Siam Paragon, until July 19, before it will go to major cities across Asia.

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Suu Kyi and Myanmar's tragedy

History has rendered its verdict, but the tragedy is that so few were listening when the verdict still had the power to save lives.

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Kostyuk sets up Wimbledon semi-final against Noskova

LONDON - Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine cruised past Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday to book a Wimbledon semi-final clash with Linda Noskova, before Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli attempt to set up a rematch of their French Open final.

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Oil shoots up as Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘over’

LONDON - Oil prices soared anew and stock markets slid on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over, following renewed strikes in the Middle East.

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‘Serial killer’ German doctor jailed for 15 murders

BERLIN - A German palliative care doctor was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for murdering 15 people with lethal doses of sedatives, and he remains under investigation for dozens more killings.

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House passes amnesty bill

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the amended amnesty bill, which will benefit hundreds of people found guilty of participating in political demonstrations in Thailand over the last 20 years — but not those sentenced for corruption or violating the lese-majeste law.

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Court ejects Istanbul mayor from corruption trial

ISTANBUL - Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and a leading opposition figure, was removed again from court on Wednesday, at the latest hearing in his trial for corruption, Turkish media said.

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Russian arrested at Phuket airport with 17kg of cannabis

PHUKET - A 30-year-old Russian man has been arrested at Phuket International Airport after authorities found more than 17 kilogrammes of cannabis flowers and resin concealed in his luggage before he was due to board a flight to Kazakhstan.

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