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Say “annyeong haseyo!” to Anju Korean Rooftop Bar, which opened on the 31st floor of Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok on Soi Langsuang.

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Prada and DJ Richie Hawtin threw the fourth Prada Extends in Bangkok

Prada showed up (and showed out) in Bangkok with a bang, bringing its “Prada Extends” music event alongside Bangkok’s fiercest (fashion-wise) under one roof at the Warehouse Stadium.

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Shopping the next frontier for TikTok

JAKARTA: Inside a shophouse in Northeast Jakarta, dozens of salespeople take turns peddling cosmetics, contact lenses and hair accessories. A woman helps a potential customer choose the right shade of lipstick for her skin tone, while a man yells out the latest markdown on vitamin tablets.

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'Lost screws' blamed for airport incident

Missing screws under a platform of the moving walkway were the cause of the incident at Don Mueang Airport that cost a woman a part of her left leg on June 29, an observer in the fact-finding probe said on Friday.

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Pavin’s book about monarchy banned in Thailand

A book about the monarchy edited by academic-in-exile Pavin Chatchavalpongpun has been banned in Thailand for defaming the royal institution, according to a police announcement published in the Royal Gazette on Friday.

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Iran hangs two in public over shrine shooting

Iran hanged two men in public on Saturday over an October attack on a shrine in the southern city of Shiraz that claimed over a dozen lives, the judiciary said.

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Russian man dies after falling from pagoda in Phuket

PHUKET: A Russian man died after falling from the roof of a pagoda in Muang district of this island province on Friday night.

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Russia's war in Ukraine reaches day 500

NEW YORK: The United Nations (UN) condemned the civilian cost inflicted by Russia's war in Ukraine as the fighting passed the 500-day mark with no end to the conflict in sight.

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Central terminal courts single bidder

Only one company has bid for the commercial development of Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal despite three firms having purchased invitations to tender, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) announced on Friday.

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Blinken to press Asean to take tougher line on Myanmar, China

WASHINGTON: Washington hopes to rally Southeast Asian nations to take tougher action against Myanmar's military junta and to push back on China's actions in the South China Sea as top United States diplomat Antony Blinken heads to the region for meetings next week, a State Department official said on Friday.

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Sri Lankan mahout honoured by royals

Their Majesties the King and Queen presented a gift to a Sri Lankan mahout who took care of the ailing Thai elephant Sak Surin, now in 30-day quarantine in Lampang province, after being flown from Sri Lanka on July 2.

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Reprieve for the old guard?

The election of Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, former leader of the Prachachat Party, as House speaker this week may have seen the Pheu Thai Party's chances of ushering in a new, younger beginning slip through its fingers.

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EEC officials woo French executives

Thai authorities are encouraging French companies to invest in targeted industries, including aviation, in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

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Hurdles must be overcome for Thailand to become a Mice hub

Taylor Swift's world tour became a hot topic among her local fans after she didn't include Thailand in her schedule.

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SEC confiscates assets of Stark

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to confiscate the assets of Stark Corporation, as well as those of the company's largest shareholder and some former executives allegedly involved in falsifying accounts, in addition to prohibiting them from travelling abroad.

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'Lost screws' to blame for airport leg mangling

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MFP predicts PM nod for Pita

The Move Forward Party (MFP) has expressed confidence its leader Pita Limjaroenrat will receive enough support from senators to become the new prime minister in the crucial vote next Thursday.

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Man with a mission

Household debt should be a national agenda item and legal support is required to manage the problem comprehensively, says Piti Tantakasem, chief executive of TMBThanachart Bank (ttb), in an exclusive interview with the Bangkok Post.

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BoI smooths path for Chinese investor

The Board of Investment (BoI) is working with seven state and private agencies to support and facilitate the investment of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker GAC Aion, the third-largest seller of EVs in China, as the company aims to expand its business into Thailand.

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Nonthaburi bridge 'not a safety risk'

The ground columns of Phra Nang Klao Bridge were designed in line with international engineering standards, one of the main project crew said on Friday in response to speculation they may be too thin to properly support the structure.

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US to send cluster bombs to Ukraine, drawing criticism

WASHINGTON - The United States announced Friday it will provide cluster munitions to Ukraine for the first time as Kyiv's forces face tough fighting in their counteroffensive against invading Russian troops.

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What local governments need to lead properly

Local governments are manning the front lines of our most important global battles -- from managing severe weather and other climate shocks to preparing for the next pandemic, ensuring health for all, rectifying longstanding racial inequities, and addressing housing affordability. Urban areas now account for over half the world's population,…

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Living with elephants

The safe return to Thailand from Sri Lanka of the ailing Thai elephant, Sak Surin, which is known in Sri Lanka as Muthu Raja, on July 2 would not have been possible without the collective efforts of several individuals and agencies.

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SCB X says virtual bank will meet BoT's requirements

SCB X, the financial technology conglomerate and holding company of Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), believes its planned virtual bank will comply with the central bank's requirements amid competition for the new banking licence.

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Regulator seeks opinions on new power tariff rates

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is gathering public opinion on its three choices for new power tariff rates before selecting one to determine electricity bills between September and December.

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