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Thai-EU trade pact chapter on state enterprises completed

Thailand and the European Union (EU) have concluded negotiations on the chapter covering trade and services of state enterprises for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA), says Tibordee Wattanakul, director-general of the State Enterprise Policy Office.

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Treasury seeks narrower gap in land appraisal prices

The Treasury Department is adjusting its official land appraisal price to more closely hew to the present market value, says director-general Akkaruth Sandhyananda.

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Thai brokerages pivot beyond commissions

Thailand's securities brokerage industry is accelerating its transformation as declining commission fees and volatile trading volumes continue to pressure profitability, prompting firms to diversify revenue streams beyond traditional brokerage services.

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Blueprint for a better Bangkok

With the election of a new Bangkok governor yesterday, several unfinished tasks to develop the nation's capital await the administration during its four-year term.

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Turk nabbed for smuggling cocaine

Customs officers have arrested a Turkish man after uncovering more than 12 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in his luggage at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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Looting, theft in Venezuela's earthquake zone add to tragedy

LA GUAIRA (VENEZUELA) - Not even the cables inside the small store remained intact. The earth had barely stopped shaking when the looting and theft began in the area most devastated by Venezuela's double earthquake.

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Putin acknowledges fuel shortages after Ukraine strikes

MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the country was suffering from "a certain shortage" of fuel in an interview published by the Kremlin Sunday, after repeated Ukrainian strikes in their four-year war.

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Israel detonates tunnel, strikes south Lebanon

BEIRUT (LEBANON) - The Israeli army destroyed an extensive tunnel built by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said Sunday, with Lebanese state media reporting strikes in the area.

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Opposition ready for budget debate

Opposition parties have lined up more than 40 MPs for the 2027 budget debate starting today, with AI-related spending among the key targets for scrutiny.

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Rooting out the exam scam network

The sprawling examination fraud case is no longer simply a criminal investigation but has evolved into a test of whether the country's institutions can withstand corruption that appears to have penetrated multiple layers of the state.

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Canada earn first knockout win on stoppage-time goal vs. South Africa

Stephen Eustaquio scored in the ⁠second minute ⁠of second-half stoppage to give Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa in a round of 32 match on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif.

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1st phase of border fence '45% built'

Construction of the first 1.3-kilometre section of Thailand's border fence with Cambodia in Chanthaburi is 45% complete, a parliamentary delegation has been told.

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Govt seeks tougher procurement law

The government plans to tighten public procurement rules to reduce abandoned state projects and improve contractor accountability, Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt said.

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Adidas Originals brings street cool to Song Wat

Adidas Originals has recently opened a new flagship store in Song Wat, one of Bangkok's most vibrant neighbourhoods.

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Visit Armenia with Siam Society

Siam Society is holding a cultural and scenic discovery trip to Armenia from Sept 15-24.

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International disorder follows a familiar pattern

The shambolic diplomacy between US President Donald Trump's administration and Iran provides further evidence that world affairs have become unintelligible. But take a step back and you will see that all of today's major conflicts are of a piece, and that despite the apparent entropy, a powerful logic of adaptation…

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Fix pension injustice

Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat's recent remarks signalling his willingness to move ahead with the Career-Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) pension formula are commendable. If officially adopted, the CARE policy would allow the government to correct one of the Social Security Fund's (SSF) most persistent injustices.

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The Restaurant War returns to find Thailand's top street chef

The Restaurant War -- one of Netflix's most popular local cooking showdowns -- has returned to the streaming platform for a third season.

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Bangkok office market in new phase

Bangkok's office market is entering a new phase of competition, with occupiers increasingly prioritising building quality, employee accessibility and value over traditional central business district (CBD) addresses.

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Vimut reshapes business model

Thailand's healthcare sector faces mounting financial challenges as medical inflation continues to surge, placing a heavier burden on patients and forcing hospitals to adapt their strategies, according to Vimut Holding Hospital Co, a subsidiary of real estate developer Pruksa Holding.

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The real lure of government service

Ever wonder why so many Thais, particularly those in rural areas, want their children to pursue a career in government service -- be it as an army or police officer, a civil servant in a state agency, or even in a local administrative organisation -- despite the modest salaries compared…

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Europe swelters as heatwave moves east, excess deaths rise

PARIS (FRANCE) - Europe's deadly heatwave pushed east Sunday with hundreds of millions still sweltering across the continent despite fleeting relief from overnight storms, notably in France and Belgium.

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Serena blasts drug test rules ahead of Wimbledon return

LONDON - Serena Williams has slammed the drug test rules that force tennis stars to declare their location to doping officials, claiming the "unprofessional" system stopped her coming out of retirement sooner.

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Japan ruling party lawmaker rejects female emperor

KYODO — A senior lawmaker from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party said Sunday that Princess Aiko cannot become emperor under Japan's current succession law, adding that no one would want to marry her if she did.

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