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Scam-linked yachts worth B608m to be auctioned in Phuket

The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) is preparing to auction a 600-million-baht superyacht reportedly owned by the notorious South African financier Benjamin Mauerberger, along with a smaller vessel, in Phuket on June 23.

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Indonesian central bank hikes rates again

JAKARTA - Indonesia’s central bank ‌raised its benchmark interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, just a week after a surprise off-cycle hike, as it seeks to attract fresh capital and halt selling in its battered rupiah and other assets.

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Theft gang helps drunk rider then steals his bike

NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A motorcycle theft gang scouting for victims took advantage of an intoxicated rider by offering him a lift home before stealing his bike and fleeing the scene, authorities said on Thursday.

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Bird flu kills 13,000 seal pups on remote Australian island

SYDNEY - A pathogenic strain of bird flu killed more than 13,000 elephant seal pups after infecting a breeding colony on a sub-Antarctic volcanic island, Australian scientists said on Thursday.

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Proxy business crackdown reaches Chiang Mai

Authorities have expanded a major suppression campaign against proxy businesses run by foreigners from southern tourist islands to the northern destination of Chiang Mai.

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Man drives car into Chula pool after rent row with mother

A 29-year-old man was taken to hospital on Thursday morning after his car plunged into a pool on the Chulalongkorn University campus, following a dispute with his mother over rent for a condominium.

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Starmer rival seeks win in UK poll pivotal to PM’s fate

ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, England - Britain was holding a key local election on Thursday that could trigger the endgame for Labour leader Keir Starmer’s beleaguered premiership, or win him a reprieve.

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Hong Kong closes schools amid intense rain

HONG KONG - ⁠Hong Kong’s observatory posted its highest black rain signal on Thursday at 12.55pm local ‌time, prompting schools to close and some businesses to halt, as residents were asked to take shelter and be on guard for severe flooding.

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New Fed chief declines to make rate prediction

WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve chairman Kevin ‌Warsh did not submit an interest-rate prediction as part of the central bank’s quarterly economic projections on Wednesday, spelling changes ahead for what has become a key guidepost for investors on monetary policy.

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Diaz dazzles for Colombia in 3-1 win

MEXICO CITY - ⁠It was ⁠12 years ago that Colombia forward James Rodriguez announced himself at the World Cup in Brazil — and though he led his side out for their 2026 ‌opener on Wednesday, it was teammate Luis Diaz who showed he could be the main man this year.

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Tattooed young woman’s body found in trash in Rayong

Police combing CCTV footage and missing persons records for clues

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Proxy business crackdown reaches Chiang Mai

Hotels in northern province among several businesses identified, say police

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US-Iran peace accord takes effect

A US-Iran agreement to extend their ceasefire and begin talks on a permanent peace deal is now in effect, with the presidents of the two countries signing the 14-point memorandum of understanding, White House officials have confirmed.

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Cuba places drastic restrictions on public transport

HAVANA - Drastic restrictions on cross-country travel took effect on Thursday in cash-strapped Cuba, with spaces on ever scarcer trains and buses now reserved for the sick, people travelling for funerals and other emergencies.

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Tartan Army takes over Boston for World Cup

BOSTON - From drinking the bars dry to lustily serenading an iconic baseball stadium with a rendition of “Flower of Scotland”, the bagpipe-playing, kilt-wearing hordes of the Tartan Army have captivated Boston since arriving at the World Cup.

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Robots pour cocktails and run marathons, but still can't multitask

BOSTON - They can mix cocktails, run marathons and fold laundry. But humanoid robots are still a long way from doing lots of different jobs on command, whatever the marketing says.

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W marks the X-spot: European social network takes on Musk

BRUSSELS - As Europe pushes for more tech sovereignty, the social network W believes it has the X-factor to win users away from other platforms: it’s European.

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Last-gasp winner seals Ghana’s 1-0 win over Panama

TORONTO - Caleb Yirenkyi scored deep into stoppage time to earn ‌Ghana a 1-0 victory over Panama in World Cup Group L on Wednesday, earning the African side a crucial ⁠three points in their bid to reach the knockout stage for the ‌first time since 2010.

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Qantas to launch non-stop Sydney-London flights in October 2027

SYDNEY - The Australian airline Qantas announced it will launch the world's first non-stop flights between London and Sydney in October 2027.

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Plague was killing hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago: study

The plague was causing deadly outbreaks among communities of hunter-gatherers in Siberia around 5,500 years ago, according to a study on Wednesday that sheds light on how humans could have first caught this scourge.

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Recovery signs emerge for ship traffic in Hormuz

Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains at the levels seen before the Iran-US peace agreement, says the Kpler maritime tracking platform, but there are signs of recovery ahead of Friday's official reopening.

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Soldier angered by transfer order kills superior

Murder charges have been filed against an army officer who shot and killed his superior in his office in Kalasin province on Wednesday morning, reportedly over a dispute involving a transfer order.

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Guru's daily horoscope for June 18

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

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TAT slashes long-haul arrival forecast to 10 million

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has slashed its long-haul arrival forecast to 10 million arrivals this year, on par with last year, mainly due to the Middle East conflict.

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Upgraded Highway 101 section in Nan opens

The Department of Highways has officially opened the upgraded section of Highway 101 in Nan, completing a major infrastructure project that will boost border connectivity, support economic growth, and establish trade and tourism links with Laos.

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