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Chadchart Sittipunt cruises to a clear victory in the Bangkok city election on Sunday, likely to earn a second term as governor of Thailand's capital and largest metropolis.

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South Korea president apologises after World Cup group-stage exit

SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung condemned the country's premature World Cup exit on Sunday, pointing the finger at "incompetent people" and apologising to the nation.

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Knife attack on Silom Road

A homeless man slashed a foreign woman with a box cutter on Silom Road in Bangkok on Sunday.

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Bangkok city election live vote counting

Vote counting is under way in Bangkok’s 2026 gubernatorial election on Sunday, with early results putting Chadchart Sittipunt, Mallika Boonmeetrakul Mahasuk and Chaiwat Sathawornwichit in the lead, as residents await a clear winner.

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Exam stand-in cites chemotheraphy when caught cheating

A 57-year-old cheat caught sitting a civil service examination on behalf of a younger job seeker tried to explain away the difference in their looks by saying chemotherapy made him appear older.

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Son of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi demands proof of life from military government

The younger son of Myanmar's imprisoned pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is calling for the country's military-led government to provide proof that she is alive, after it claimed in April that her sentence was commuted to around 17 years and that she had been moved to house arrest.

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China urges easing of travel barriers as Apec tourism ministers meet in Macau

China will strengthen coordination with other countries to remove bureaucratic barriers and make travel more convenient for international tourists, Beijing's tourism chief has told an Apec meeting attended by ministers from Hong Kong and other jurisdictions.

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Interior needs B20bn to lift road lights power bill off households

Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee will request a 20-billion-baht budget for the state to pay the power bill for road and government organisation lighting, as the government moves to end the decades-long practice of passing the cost of public lighting onto householders.

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Austria draw with Algeria in World Cup thriller to progress and send Iran home

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - Austria and Algeria played out a thrilling 3-3 draw on Saturday, ‌a result that perfectly suited both sides, sending them into the World Cup last 32 and ending Iran's hopes of reaching the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams.

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PM orders tight protection for rigged exam results evidence

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the Department of Local Administration in Bangkok late Saturday night and ordered tight protection of government civil service exam answer sheets pending further investigation into the nationwide results-rigging scandal.

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No goals but Portugal and Colombia play out World Cup thriller in Miami heat

MIAMI - As Portugal ⁠and Colombia squared up ⁠for their final World Cup group game, top spot in Group K was on the line and the intensity on display from both teams matched the stakes in an entertaining but ultimately goalless draw.

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Seventh heaven for Messi as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1

DALLAS - ⁠Mercurial Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches as a largely second-string Argentina continued their winning ways with a 3-1 ‌victory over Jordan in their Group J clash in Dallas on Saturday.

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Hong Kong beautician pleads guilty to luring 2 women into Myanmar scam factory through Thailand

A Hong Kong beautician has admitted tricking two women into forced labour and confinement in Southeast Asia by offering them free flights and accommodation and promising a lucrative reward for transporting 48 million baht more than a year ago.

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Bangkokians urged to vote early, avoid afternoon rain

Bangkokians were advised to cast their ballots early on Sunday, with the likelihood of rain in the afternoon, as polling opened in the election of a new city governor and city council.

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Cambodia bans Discord and Patreon over illegal gambling links

The Cambodian government has banned Discord, Patreon and 29 other websites, claiming the platforms are linked to illegal gambling and illicit activities that threaten national progress and growth, sparking widespread public outcry and calls to reconsider the decision.

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Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with England

ATLANTA - Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history on Saturday.

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Inter QR payments ease

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in partnership with the Bank of Thailand, financial institutions and other agencies, is accelerating the rollout of its Cross-Border QR Payment project to support digital tourism and promote seamless spending under the "Pay like a Local" concept.

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Phuket official held in exam scam

A Phuket assistant governor has been arrested on charges of acting as a middleman in a recruitment scam in which three victims allegedly paid a total of 900,000 baht in bribes.

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Senate poll fixing case 'on track'

The Election Commission (EC) is on track to complete its review of the high-profile Senate election collusion case within the legal timeframe, EC chairman Narong Klanwarin said, rejecting allegations the agency is delaying proceedings.

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Bellingham and Kane shine as England sink Panama to top group

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - Jude Bellingham dragged England out of a rainy New Jersey grind on Saturday, scoring one goal and creating another for Harry Kane as Thomas Tuchel's side beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L and avoid a nervy route through the World Cup knockout phase.

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DSI widens gambling case against MP

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has expanded charges in an online gambling network linked to Klatham Party MP for Songkhla Chonnaput Naksua, adding money-laundering and transnational crime offences.

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Kingdom targets slice of $4tn commercial boom

Thailand is eyeing growth in the "global pink economy" as speakers at a forum highlight rising market value, changing consumer behaviour and new investment opportunities.

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Inclusion 'promotes economic growth'

Inclusion is being recognised as a driver of economic growth, investment and competitiveness, with speakers at a forum highlighting its role in strengthening productivity and long-term national development.

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Funding roadmap for energy projects gets nod

The Finance Ministry has approved a funding framework for Thailand's energy transition projects, which aim to cut fossil fuel use, promote electric vehicles (EVs) and upskill workers.

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