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Record April trade deficit as imports rise sharply

The trade deficit hit an all-time high in April of about US$10 billion, as imports surged 45% year-on-year to $41.6 billion, driven by shipments of raw materials, semi-finished products, capital goods, and energy, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) under the Ministry of Commerce.

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Pope urges 'disarming' of artificial intelligence in major manifesto

VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV called on Monday for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology, and warned of "new forms of slavery" behind its rise.

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Eighth victim of deadly train-bus crash identified

Police have finally identified the eighth victim of the horrific level crossing collision involvng a train and a bus, after his friends reported him absent from work.

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Minister doubts Meta’s explanation for sex videos spread on Facebook

Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob doubts Meta's algorithm excuse for the prolonged and repeated dissemination of sex videos on Facebook over the weekend.

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Hope blooms at Central Embassy

Have a picnic at Central Embassy, where "The Living Ground: Hope's Garden" is taking place until June 7.

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Hong Kong airport set for volume shift after flights rejigged amid fuel crisis

Hong Kong's airport is set for a shift in volume this summer after airlines quietly swapped jet sizes and reduced scheduled flights to manage costs amid a global fuel crisis and following a jump in economy passenger fares to Europe.

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Iranians find 'peace and safety' in Mecca during hajj

MECCA (SAUDI ARABIA) - Being in Mecca has been nothing short of blissful for Hassan Qadiri, where participating in the festivities of the hajj pilgrimage is a welcome relief after weeks of devastating war back home in Iran.

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Daughter’s crispy chicken lunch infested with maggots

A woman who bought crispy fried chicken at a market, intending to share it with her young daughter, was horrified to find the inside meat was crawling with maggots.

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‘Korean man’ found dead in Pattaya sea

PATTAYA - A foreign man, believed to be South Korean, was found dead in the sea off Pattaya late Monday morning.

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The Speakeasy

Always against the flow, Salmon Guru Dubai is the place for a quirky, chic cocktail experience. Born in Madrid and ranked among the World’s 50 Best Bars, Salmon Guru's name comes from a previous tenant and the fish, which swims upstream to spawn.

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Myanmar military steps up fight for rare earth area and border routes

Myanmar's military has launched renewed offensives into several border regions, including a frontier area with critical rare earth deposits and other vital trade routes, ‌a month after a new administration took formal control of the war-torn country.

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Philippine construction collapse toll hits four, over dozen missing

ANGELES CITY (PHILIPPINES) - The death toll rose to four Monday in the collapse of a building under construction near the Philippine capital, with more than a dozen people still believed missing, authorities said.

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TikTok education collaboration plan faces criticism

As Thailand’s Ministry of Education announced a collaboration with TikTok Thailand to create AI-generated short educational videos for students on the platform itself, public concerns have mounted over the impact of screen time and social media use.

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Swimmer Gkolomeev 'breaks' record at drug-fueled Enhanced Games

LAS VEGAS - Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev was the only athlete to "beat" a world record at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas on Sunday, winning the men's 50m freestyle at the divisive event where competitors were allowed to take performance-enhancing substances that have sparked health concerns.

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Thailand car production drops 0.44% y/y in April

Car production in Thailand dropped ‌to its lowest level in five years in April, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Monday, due to export disruptions ⁠from the war in the Middle East and higher energy prices.

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Thai April exports rise 23.1% y/y, beats forecast

Thailand's customs-cleared exports rose ‌23.1% in April from a year earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on ‌Monday, higher than analysts' expectations.

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AgriMin Suriya collapses during working trip to Udon

Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit briefly passed out while visiting the northeastern province of Udon Thani on Sunday night. His secretary said the minister worked too hard.

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New cannabis rules have little effect

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Gunmen fire 75 shots at new police station in Pattani

Insurgents armed with automatic rifles sprayed bullets at a new police station building in Sai Buri district in Pattani, where investigators later collected 75 spent cartridge cases.

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Doctor in coma after being hit by British motorcyclist

SURAT THANI - A highly respected medical specialist was in a coma on Monday after being run down by a British motorcyclist who operates tour boat services on Koh Phangan.

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Thai beer heir sexual abuse allegations ignite rare public reckoning

A high-profile alleged sexual abuse case within a wealthy Thai beer brewing family has prompted a wave of painful accounts from survivors of unconnected abuse in the conservative country.

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Guardiola says memories and connections, not trophies, define his decade at Man City

MANCHESTER - Pep Guardiola ⁠may leave Manchester ⁠City with 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles, but he insisted on Sunday that it was the memories and connections, not the silverware, that will define his decade in charge at the club.

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Vessels carrying Mideast oil, LNG exit Hormuz for Pakistan, China

SINGAPORE - Two ‌liquefied natural gas tankers were exiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, heading to Pakistan and China, while a supertanker with Iraqi crude for China left the Gulf on Saturday after being stranded for nearly three months, shipping data showed.

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Drug-fueled Enhanced Games falling short of world marks

LAS VEGAS - Juiced-up athletes narrowly failed to "beat" world records in early contests at the first-ever Enhanced Games on Sunday in Las Vegas, despite using performance-enhancing drugs that have sparked health concerns.

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Aura Bangkok Clinic × Rajadamnern Stadium: Beauty Meets Thailand’s Iconic Arena

Bangkok — Aura Bangkok Clinic, one of Thailand's most celebrated homegrown success stories in aesthetic wellness, has announced a landmark partnership with Rajadamnern Muay Thai Stadium — the world's first and most storied Muay Thai arena. The collaboration unites two of Thailand's crown jewels — its world-renowned beauty expertise and…

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