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Government presses ahead with fraught AI plan

The determination of rookie politician Chaichanok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES), to push ahead with the TH-AI Passport scheme by granting premium AI access to five million Thais with a budget of 1.6 billion baht has backfired, turning the initiative into a new political flashpoint for the…

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China-North Korea meet is about balance

The lavish welcome China's Xi Jinping received on his recent visit to North Korea stylistically underscored a deep and comradely relationship between the two communist regimes. Mr Xi's trip to Pyongyang, his first in seven years to the secluded socialist state, was nonetheless more about reviving and rebalancing ties with…

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Time to clean up panels

Growing criticism of parliamentary committees, a key oversight mechanism in a democratic system, should be a cause for concern.

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MI Group flags media sovereignty risks

Media Intelligence (MI) Group has called for Thailand to urgently develop a national media transition plan, warning the issue no longer only concerns digital TV broadcasting survival, but also the structure of the country's media and information systems.

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Trump says Iran accord to be signed 'shortly', 'maybe' Thursday or Friday

EVIAN (FRANCE) - US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expected the accord with Iran ending the Middle East war to be signed "shortly" but cast uncertainty over the exact date.

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Rights group seeks bail for sick activist

A rights group has called on a House committee to support bail for detained political activist Ekachai Hongkangwan, citing serious health concerns and fears his case could mirror past controversial deaths in custody linked to inadequate medical treatment.

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Fed set to hold US interest rates steady

WASHINGTON - The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at Kevin Warsh’s first meeting in charge of the central bank, with rate increases potentially on the horizon to combat surging inflation.

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Suspicions about AI Passport mount

People’s Party says even more damning evidence could surface in future censure debate

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BYD denies its EV caused house fire

Rever Automotive, the distributor of BYD cars in Thailand, said on Wednesday that a house fire did not result from its electric vehicle but from external factors including a charging system at the house.

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Philippines says floating platform removed from Scarborough Shoal

MANILA — The Philippine task force on South China Sea issues confirmed on Wednesday that a floating platform previously detected in the Scarborough Shoal has been removed.

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US military footprint growing in Australia: defence minister

SYDNEY - United States Marine Corps plans for a crisis-ready stockpile in Australia are part of a "growing US footprint" in the country and important for national security, Defence Minister Richard Marles said Wednesday.

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DJ assault suspect fails to meet police

KHON KAEN - Local police have issued a formal summons for the man accused of assaulting a DJ over a delayed birthday song request, after he failed to turn up for a scheduled meeting with investigators — even as he moved to resign from his seat on the local Police…

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Chief of tambon hospital transferred for drinking while drawing blood

The Sakon Nakhon Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) has ordered the immediate transfer of the director of a tambon-level (sub-district) health promotion hospital following allegations that he drank beer while drawing blood from an elderly patient.

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Yala woman found dead at Thai‑Cambodian border after fleeing forced labour

A 28‑year‑old woman from Yala was found dead in a canal along the Thai‑Cambodian border after attempting to escape forced labour in Cambodia on Wednesday.

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Multi-million-baht assets seized from forex scam suspects

A raid of 24 locations in Greater Bangkok has resulted in the impounding of millions worth in cash and luxury assets from members of a suspected investment and foreign exchange scam network.

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Austria return from long World Cup absence with nervy 3-1 win over Jordan

SANTA CLARA, California: Austria marked their return to the World Cup after ‌a 28-year absence with a tense 3-1 win over debutants Jordan in their Group J opener on Tuesday, relying ⁠on a second-half own goal and a last-gasp penalty to claim the three ‌points.

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G7 leaders unite in support to Ukraine, agree to add pressure on Russia

EVIAN-LES-BAINS — ⁠The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries said ‌on Wednesday they stand united to support Ukraine, including its territorial integrity, and agreed to increase ⁠the pressure on the Russian war economy.

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Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record

EAST RUTHERFORD — Kylian Mbappe renewed his remarkable relationship with the World Cup Tuesday as he scored twice in France's 3-1 win over Senegal, leaving him within touching distance of Lionel Messi as he bids to become the tournament's highest ever scorer.

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Drug runner with 2.8m speed pills gunned down in firefight

CHIANG MAI: A drug smuggler was shot dead after opening fire at patrol police in Mae Ai district Tuesday night with 2.8 million speed pills later found in his vehicle.

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New releases for your streaming pleasure: June 17-23

Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!

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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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Trap, neuter, release: Jakarta battles cat-astrophic stray numbers

JAKARTA - Three flea-riddled kittens frolic under the feet of a food vendor at a bustling train station in Jakarta, home to one of the biggest urban stray cat populations on Earth.

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Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobs

KARUR — With a smartphone strapped to her head, Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes in her kitchen in India to train robots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to take on household jobs in the future.

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Thai industrial sentiment falls for the third straight month

Thailand's industrial sentiment index dropped ‌for a third straight month in May due to the impact of ⁠the war in the Middle ‌East, slowing production and a shortage of labour, the ⁠Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported on Wednesday.

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Jason Mraz to perform in Bangkok in October

The American singer-songwriter known for hits like 'I'm Yours' is set to return to Bangkok for his fifth show, scheduled for Oct 29 at Bitec Live. " Jason Mraz Asia Tour 2026 in Bangkok" is presented by ODLive.

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