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Govt launches new Thailand Fast Pass to give investors an easier ride

The government will launch the "Thailand Fast Pass" scheme on Tuesday to accelerate major investments by cutting approval times and easing regulatory bottlenecks, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

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Double delight for Dutch in 5-1 rout of Sweden

HOUSTON: ⁠An ⁠early double from Brian Brobbey, two more in the second half ‌for Cody Gakpo and a late goal from Crysencio Summerville helped the Netherlands notch up an impressive 5-1 win over Sweden ⁠at the World Cup on Saturday.

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World heritage status for temple in sight

Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat has moved a step closer to becoming Thailand's ninth World Heritage Site after Unesco's advisory body recommended its inscription.

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Thap Lan land transfer sparks rally

Campaigners have called for a protest at parliament on June 24 to oppose a government-backed plan to remove more than 155,000 rai from the boundaries of Thap Lan National Park, saying the move could undermine conservation efforts and set a dangerous precedent for protected areas.

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Counter-terror cops probe suspected anti-Muslim 'attacks' in Edinburgh

LONDON - Scottish police said Saturday counter-terrorism officers were investigating several attacks the previous evening in Edinburgh in which five men were wounded, suspected anti-Muslim incidents condemned by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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Diplomats at Swiss retreat lay groundwork for US-Iran talks

GENEVA - Diplomats from several countries were meeting Saturday at a Swiss retreat in a bid to maintain dialogue on the preliminary US-Iran deal to halt the Middle East war, said Bern.

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Trump doubles down in Meloni photo op spat

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump escalated a diplomatic row with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday, accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him and linking the dispute to tensions over Iran and NATO.

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Tha Phra Chan clings to Thai herbal traditions

“This is part of the roots of Thai culture. One day, it may no longer exist. The place where it all began is slowly fading away,” says Payao Sitthisong, 70, looking out onto the street from her herbal medicine store. “But the truth is, this is where it all started…

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Man killed as concrete balcony collapses in Bangkok

One man was killed and another person injured when the concrete balcony on an old building collapsed in Samphanthawong district of Bangkok on Saturday afternoon, emergency responders said.

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Israel strikes south Lebanon despite new truce

BEIRUT - Israel carried out deadly strikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday and Hezbollah maintained it had the right to respond, hours after the United States announced a renewed ceasefire in fighting that had strained a nascent deal with Iran.

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Government denies media interference

The Thai government has denied closely monitoring or interfering with the media after a popular television programme that frequently criticised governments and politicians was dropped from the broadcaster MCOT.

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Zelensky stripped of Polish honour over WWII dispute

Ukraine president’s chief of staff renounces his Polish medal as rift deepens

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48 arrests made in latest southern nominee blitz

A major crackdown on illegal foreign nominee businesses in three southern provinces has resulted in the seizure of assets worth more than 1 billion baht and the arrest of 48 Thai and foreign suspects.

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Germany, Sweden and Ivory Coast all seek to advance

LOS ANGELES - High-scoring Germany face a powerful Ivory Coast side at the World Cup on Saturday with the winner guaranteed a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also book their ticket.

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13 stray dogs rescued from slippery pit

CHON BURI - Thirteen stray dogs were rescued on Friday after becoming trapped in a deep water retention pond lined with slippery polyethylene sheeting, triggering public concerns about the risk to both animals and people.

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US book their place in next round at World Cup

The ⁠United ⁠States showed they could win without Christian Pulisic on Friday, beating Australia 2-0 to reach the World Cup round of ‌32, but coach Mauricio Pochettino is hoping his talisman will return for their next match.

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Whose ‘communication sovereignty’ are we protecting?

The Thai people are under threat of being fed lies and being wrongly influenced, and the country is at risk of losing control over its communication channels.

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Phuket considers tripling hotel tax rate

Authorities in Phuket are considering a proposal to raise the provincial tax on hotels from 1% to 3% of room rates to generate additional revenue for local development and tourism promotion.

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New ‘Lemon Law’ to protect buyers from faulty goods

Thailand’s cabinet has approved a draft Lemon Law aimed at strengthening consumer protection by making sellers more accountable for defective goods, allowing buyers to seek repairs, replacements or compensation more easily when products fail within a specified period.

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76 test positive for drugs at Nakhon Pathom pub

Seventy-six people tested positive for drugs during a raid on a large entertainment venue in Nakhon Pathom in the early hours of Saturday.

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Children wait for rescue on window ledge as fire rages at Tokyo school

A primary school in northern Tokyo was evacuated on Friday (June 19) after a fire broke out in the music room on the fourth floor, Japanese media reported. An eyewitness video showed several children waiting for rescue on a narrow ledge outside a classroom window, as thick black smoke snaked…

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Clark leads US Open by four with major champs lurking

SOUTHAMPTON, New York - Wyndham Clark held off charges by fellow major winners Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick and Collin Morikawa to seize a four-stroke lead in Friday's second round of the US Open at blustery Shinnecock.

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Guru's daily horoscope for June 20

The day of the week you were born on can reveal a lot... Read on.

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Qatar-gifted Air Force One replacement unveiled

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland - US President Donald Trump unveiled on Friday a replacement Air Force One aircraft gifted by Qatar, which he dubbed a "flying White House."

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Preventive care trendy in Thailand

DKSH Thailand Ltd, a market expansion services provider, says preventive healthcare, longevity and healthy ageing are becoming prominent trends in Thailand this year.

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