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The House of Representatives on Thursday approved in principle a landmark "Lemon Law" bill aimed at strengthening consumer protection by shifting liability to sellers and easing the burden on consumers in proving defects.

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Bad loans still elevated as Iran war hammers firms

The Bank of Thailand intends to focus on asset quality in the banking industry as non-performing loans (NPLs) remain at elevated levels, attributed in part to the impact of the Middle East conflict, says the central bank's chief.

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UK'S King Charles breaks precedent to reveal pound sterling30 mn paid in taxes since 2022

LONDON - King Charles III has paid more than pound sterling30 million ($39.6 million) in personal taxes since becoming monarch in September 2022, Buckingham Palace announced Thursday, in the first such disclosure by a reigning British sovereign.

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Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in New York? Clues abound

NEW YORK - Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's "Love Story" culminate in a Big Apple wedding? Increasing signs point to a mega-bash for the A-list celebrity couple at Madison Square Garden next week.

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'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center shuts in US: official

OCHOPEE (UNITED STATES) - The controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center -- a costly Florida facility that became a symbol of US President Donald Trump's deportation drive -- has shut down after less than a year in operation, officials said Thursday.

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US says wants deal with Iran, but not 'at any price'

MANAMA - Top US diplomat Marco Rubio said Thursday that there were limits to what Washington would accept in any deal with Iran, warning that permitting Tehran to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz would open the door to "total chaos".

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Bond market shrinks as investors mull quality

Thailand's corporate bond market contracted during the first five months of 2026 as investors became increasingly selective amid concerns over credit quality, higher funding costs and a fragile economic outlook.

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Retail sector warns of rising competition

I.C.C. International Plc, a distributor of fashion and consumer goods under Saha Group, says it is difficult to predict the economic outlook for the second half of the year due to rapid market changes.

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Beauty market posts modest growth

Thailand's beauty market, particularly the plastic surgery and aesthetics sector, was valued at 75 billion baht in 2025, up 2.7% year-on-year, according to data from the TTB Economic Analysis Center.

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Gold sinks below $4,000 as traders eye Fed rates

Gold has entered bear market territory, sliding below US$4,000 an ounce for the first time since November 2025 as rising interest rate expectations and a strengthening dollar weigh heavily on bullion, though local traders argue the dip may not last long.

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Mainland SE Asia's shifting dynamics

To see how Thailand is really doing, one needs to be outside the country. On a recent work trip to Hanoi, I found it inescapable that Thailand continues to fall behind even as its leaders pretend otherwise. Given the last two decades of political instability and prolonged economic doldrums, this…

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End criminalisation of drug use

Earlier this month, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released its latest regional report showing another year of record-breaking increases in drug seizures made by countries in Southeast and East Asia, particularly of methamphetamine and ketamine -- both synthetic drugs produced and trafficked regionally for the past…

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Cabinet urged to deliver B770m for two TV series

The Tourism and Sports Ministry is to ask the cabinet for the outstanding foreign film cash rebates worth nearly 770 million baht for The White Lotus and Alien: Earth TV series within 2-3 months.

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Is forex probe political?

The Department of Special Investigation's (DSI) move to quickly link opposition People's Party (PP) MP Pawoot Pongvitayapanu to a financial trail in the illegal forex trading controversy has triggered public suspicions.

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Does truth matter?

Stories about the legal profession are not difficult to tell, largely because it is a field often surrounded by scandal and moral ambiguity. Lawyers are frequently portrayed in public discourse as individuals who operate at the edge of ethical boundaries, sometimes even assisting guilty parties in escaping prosecution through technicalities,…

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Markets hear Greenspan echo as Fed goes quiet

As the world marks the passing of former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan, who died on Monday aged 100, it's almost fitting that the US central bank is entering a period of "less is more" when it comes to communications -- something the "maestro" himself ‌would have approved of.

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Exam scandal raises questions about trust

The recent arrest of individuals accused of manipulating local government recruitment exams, resulting in damages exceeding 4.5 billion baht, has sent shockwaves throughout Thailand.

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Electric trucks held back by diesel dominance

Thailand may be unprepared to fully embrace electric trucks despite the growing popularity of battery-powered commercial vehicles, says UD Trucks (Thailand), a subsidiary of Japan's UD Trucks Corporation.

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Quality in perpetuity

Amid a norm of pocket watches, Rolex's founder Hans Wilsdorf anticipated a future of reliable wristwatches, offering precision in all conditions, to meet the modern lifestyle emerging in the early 20th century.

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Office projects 8% export growth

Exports for the full year could still grow 8% year-on-year, after rising 10.6% to US$34.3 billion in May, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).

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Clean energy the focus of power plan

Energy authorities are preparing to unveil a new power development plan (PDP) designed to increase clean energy and meet surging electricity demand, particularly from rapidly expanding data centres.

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AgiBot sees Thailand as regional HQ

AgiBot, a Chinese embodied artificial intelligence (AI) and foundation-model company, is expanding into Thailand by establishing an Asia-Pacific sales office.

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Infrastructure fund to help finance rail buyback plan

The 200 billion baht the government plans to use to buy back the concessions of all electric train lines in Greater Bangkok is expected to come from two sources: the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand and fundraising through an infrastructure fund.

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Four models for 100 years

Presenting the revolutionary Oyster to retailers, Hans Wilsdorf proclaimed: "Gentlemen, we make the best wristwatch in the world."

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Redefining beauty naturally

Ageing gracefully is no longer only about extending lifespan. Increasingly, it is also about preserving vitality, confidence and a sense of self over time.

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