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De Ketelaere double puts Belgium into World Cup last eight and ends home interest

SEATTLE - ⁠Belgium’s ⁠Charles De Ketelaere scored twice to take his country into the ‌World Cup quarter-finals, handing co-hosts United States a 4-1 thrashing in their round-of-16 tie on Monday, despite the ⁠controversial inclusion of previously suspended Folarin Balogun.

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Nato allies seek to win over Trump after Iran ire

ANKARA — North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) allies will showcase surging defence spending at a summit in Turkey's capital Ankara on Tuesday as they hope to placate United States President Donald Trump after his fury over Europe's response to the war with Iran.

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How US is using cash and threats to dump migrants in Africa

ABUJA - It began with threats of US visa bans on a swathe of African nations. Then Washington started to scatter migrants from all over the world to various corners of the continent, often with cash sweeteners for their governments.

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Hospital demands B30,000 deposit before emergency surgery

The JSD-South journalism association received a complaint on July 5 that a hospital had demanded a 30,000-baht deposit from the family of a critically ill 76-year-old patient before allowing emergency surgery.

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Guru's daily horoscope for July 7

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

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Thai expat in Australia intended recipient of heroin from Thai stewardess

A Thai woman who has lived in Australia for over a decade would have been the receiver of tote bags with hidden heroin from a Thai stewardess had she not been arrested, according to the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).

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ACT seeks procurement overhaul

The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has proposed eight measures to overhaul the country's public procurement system before spending begins under the 2027 fiscal year budget, warning that corruption can still occur despite improvements to electronic bidding.

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Data centre industry touts economic benefits

Thailand's data centre industry is seeking to recast concerns over resource strain as an economic opportunity, arguing that Thailand's unused power capacity can be converted into investment, tax revenue and a new industrial growth engine if the government moves quickly and ensures more benefits stay in the country.

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New push to help regional airports grow

Deputy Transport Minister Phattrapong Phattraprasit has instructed Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) to develop an upgraded air traffic management system to support the growth of the country's regional airports and strengthen tourism links across Thailand's lower northern provinces.

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Seaplane takeoff grounded by regulations

While Thailand holds the potential to lead the regional seaplane market due to its tourism resources, it faces regulatory challenges that have delayed development, says aviation operator Siam Seaplane.

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Thailand, EU free trade talks make more progress

Thailand and the European Union have concluded eight more negotiating items in their latest free trade agreement (FTA) talks, a key step toward finalising the long-awaited pact, Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said.

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Bangkok sees ultra-wealthy population expand rapidly

Bangkok is emerging as Southeast Asia's fastest-growing hub for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, reinforcing Thailand's appeal as a destination for global wealth despite persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

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CPN, Mitsubishi Estate team up on mixed-use project

SET-listed Central Pattana Plc (CPN), a Thai real estate developer, has partnered with Mitsubishi Estate, a Japanese real estate developer, to announce a new mixed-use project, "Central Central", which is scheduled to open its retail space in 2027.

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Ekniti: Act swiftly to avoid crisis

Thailand must act quickly to stem its mounting current account deficit before it spirals into a current account crisis, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

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Scam victim saved from ransom plot

A Chinese man who lost about 10 million baht to a transnational call-centre scam was later forced to demand a ransom from his own parents before being rescued by the Anti-Cyber Scam Centre (ACSC).

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SAO 'still paying' for toppled HQ

The State Audit Office (SAO) is continuing to pay rent for the site of its collapsed new headquarters, as its lease with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) remains in force until Sept 30, 2033.

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China urged to probe mines

Chiang Mai: Communities along the Kok River in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai on Monday called on the Chinese government to address heavy metal contamination they say is caused by Chinese-owned mining operations in Myanmar.

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Motorcade poll activists cleared

The Bangkok South Criminal Court on Monday acquitted activist Tantawan "Tawan" Tuatulanon and seven accomplices of lese majeste and sedition charges linked to a 2022 public opinion campaign about royal motorcades.

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Committee to probe local govt exam fraud

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has set up a committee to investigate alleged fraud in the 2025 local government recruitment examinations.

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Police expand investigation into crash that killed 10 monks

Police are investigating whether an adult taught an 11-year-old autistic boy to drive before he crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on July 2, killing 10 people and injuring several others.

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'Big Joke' bribe case begins

Former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, known as "Big Joke", on Monday appeared at the Supreme Court alongside his lawyer to face corruption allegations related to the gold-bribe scandal.

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More heavy rain expected across North

The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has warned that heavy to very heavy rain will continue across parts of upper Thailand through July 8, raising risks of flash floods, forest runoff and landslides as a monsoon trough and a relatively strong southwest monsoon affect the country.

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Two cuffed over illegal beauty clinics

Two women have been arrested for illegally providing cosmetic injection services from private homes in Bangkok and Samut Prakan in a crackdown on unlicensed beauty practitioners, according to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).

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B50m lost in lottery con

A group of people filed complaints with the Economic Crime Suppression Division on Monday after allegedly being duped into investing in a lottery trading scheme that resulted in losses estimated at 50 million baht.

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Last-gasp Merino strike gives Spain 1-0 win over Portugal in World Cup last 16

ARLINGTON, Texas: Spain ⁠substitute Mikel ⁠Merino broke through a stubborn Portugal defence in the 91st minute to earn his side a 1-0 win on Monday and take theme into the quarter-finals, bringing the curtain ‌down on Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.

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