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Farmers today are producing food under pressures that would have been unimaginable to previous generations. Input costs are rising, supply chains are increasingly unreliable, water is becoming scarcer, and weather patterns are less predictable. For a growing number of farmers -- in Sudan, Ukraine, Myanmar and Gaza -- the challenge…

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Uganda discharges last Ebola patient, starts countdown to be virus-free

KAMPALA — Uganda discharged its last remaining Ebola patient on ‌Thursday, triggering a 42-day countdown after which it can be declared free of the virus, the East African nation's health ministry said.

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Protests erupt across Ukraine against defence minister's ouster

KYIV — Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities on Thursday against the removal of popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who hit out at the country's military chiefs after being ousted in a sweeping reshuffle by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Deer population in Japan's Nara Park hits record high amid overfeeding

NARA — The deer population in Nara Park, a tourist spot in western Japan, hit a fresh record high of 1,687, a preservation group said Thursday, with the birth rate increasing on the back of the animals being fed food other than sugar-free deer crackers.

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Ajahn Jayasaro becomes first foreign-born Somdet

His Majesty the King has promoted Ajahn Jayasaro, a renowned British-born monk and disciple of the late Luang Por Chah, one of the most revered figures of the Thai forest tradition, to the rank of Somdet Phra Ratchakhana, making him the first foreign-born monk in Thai history to receive the…

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Chinese investor arrested in Chon Buri over Thai nominee shareholders

Thai authorities have arrested a Chinese woman in Chon Buri province for allegedly using Thai nationals as nominee shareholders in a company operating in violation of Thailand’s foreign business laws.

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Three Bangkok nightspots closed in safety blitz

Three entertainment venues in Bangkok have been ordered to cease operations after they failed to meet safety standards amid citywide inspections following the deadly fire at a large beer hall on Sunday.

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New long-necked dinosaur species discovered in Kalasin

Palaeontologists in Thailand have discovered a new species of dinosaur from fossils found in Kalasin province in the country’s northeast.

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Thailand expands air links with Vietnam and UAE

Airports of Thailand (AoT) is expanding international air links through new partnerships with Vietnam Airlines and flydubai as it seeks to strengthen Thailand’s position as a regional aviation hub while boosting tourism, trade and investment.

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Radisson Resort Layan Phuket opens

Nestled between the shores of Layan Beach and the protected landscapes of Sirinat National Park, Radisson Resort Layan Phuket welcomes guests to experience one of Phuket's most peaceful coastal destinations.

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Beijing asks Thailand to extradite Chinese journalist

BEIJING - China has asked Thailand to promptly extradite a Chinese journalist who rights groups say could face political persecution ‌and torture back home because of his investigations into corruption in China.

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Anti-drug campaign starts in childhood

Tackling drug problems on Koh Samui requires more than just arrests, says the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), with cures ranging from early-childhood prevention programmes to methadone treatment and prisoner rehabilitation.

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New movies out this week: July 16-22

Three new releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.

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3,621 officials face dismissal in exam scandal

Fresh ranking may lift cloud of suspicion over 9,000 other exam candidates

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Hair-care tips for ageing gracefully from a salon founder

The best hair-care routine can and should be simple. That’s true not only for busy, calendar-packed people but also for older adults who increasingly prefer low-effort styling.

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Italian court to rule on deadly bridge collapse

GENOA, Italy - An Italian court is preparing to deliver a ruling on Thursday in the case of a bridge collapse nearly eight years ago that killed 43 people in one of the country’s worst infrastructure disasters.

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Norwegian implicated in Thai boxing camp sex scandal dies

An 80-year-old Norwegian man who financially supported a Muay Thai boxing camp in Rayong and was accused of sexually abusing boys there died two days before police raided the camp and arrested its supervisor, authorities said on Thursday.

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Two students rescued from kidnap-extortion scammers

Two university students were rescued in Pathum Thani on Wednesday after being tricked by a scam gang into isolating themselves at a resort and staging scenes to extort money from their parents.

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US unveils new 25% tariff on some imports from Brazil

WASHINGTON - The United States on Wednesday announced a new tariff on various imports from Brazil, following a year-long investigation into the Latin American giant's trade and other policies.

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Man’s best friend waits beside him to the very end

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT - A 50-year-old palm plantation owner died after his bicycle reportedly lost balance on a narrow wooden bridge early Wednesday. His loyal dog was found standing guard beside the body.

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‘Soldier’ seen with PM at pub fire exposed

A uniformed man who made his way into the inner circle of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at the scene of Sunday’s fatal pub fire in Bangkok is facing charges that include impersonating a public official, police said on Wednesday.

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Singer’s death brings Bangkok pub fire toll to 33

The death toll from Sunday’s Bangkok pub fire has risen to 33 with the passing of the singer who was performing when the blaze broke out at Rong Beer Na Ladprao in Chatuchak district.

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Hong Kong police arrest five over ‘seditious’ books

HONG KONG - National security police have arrested five Hong Kong booksellers on charges of “committing an act with seditious intention”, the government said in a statement late on Wednesday.

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About 500 feared dead after boats sink off Myanmar

Two ⁠boats ⁠carrying more than 500 people may have capsized off the coast of Myanmar in recent days, UN ‌agencies said on Thursday, as refugees from the war-torn country continue to make perilous maritime journeys in search of safety and better opportunities.

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Singer’s death brings Bangkok pub fire toll to 33

The death toll from Sunday’s Bangkok pub fire has risen to 33 with the passing of the singer who was performing when the blaze broke out at Rong Beer Na Ladprao in Chatuchak district.

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