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PM Srettha’s diplomatic marathon: France, Italy, and Japan await
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is set for a whirlwind diplomatic tour, spanning France, Italy, and Japan, to bolster international ties and attract investment to Thailand. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s diplomatic agenda is packed to the brim as he gears up for his second official voyage to France on May 15 to 16, followed by visits …
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Thailand assesses boy’s mental health over telepathy abilities
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Thailand’s authorities are taking legal action to assess the mental health of an eight year old boy known as Nong Nice who is claimed by his parents to have telepathic abilities and a connection with Buddhist deities. The Social Development and Human Security Ministry, led by Minister Varawut Silpa-archa, is now seeking a court warrant …
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Ombudsman: No jurisdiction over digital wallet scheme complaints
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Keirov Kritteeranon, the secretary-general of the Office of the Ombudsman, revealed that they lack the power to escalate complaints about the contentious digital wallet scheme to the Constitutional Court or any other legal forum. At the heart of the furore are the government’s ambitious plans to distribute 10,000-baht payments to a staggering 50 million adult …
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Thai diner food fight: Apology served amid delivery rider accusations
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A Thai restaurant apologised after accusing food delivery riders of eating customers’ food before delivering it. Netizens believed the issue was made up to promote the restaurant. The restaurant, Monster by Tong, took to Facebook yesterday, May 14, alleging that a driver had consumed a portion of a customer’s grilled meat and rice, providing a …
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Cannabis makes your date night amazing
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Have you ever thought about mixing a little cannabis into your evening escapades, It’s all about crafting unforgettable, laughter-filled memories with your partner. Whether it’s movie marathons or board game battles, we’ve got an incredible assortment of cannabis-friendly activities that’ll rocket your date nights into another dimension. Just picture this: belly laughing through the funniest …
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Suspected drug agent flees sting operation, leaving kids in Sadao
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A 30 year old suspected drug agent narrowly escaped a sting operation by security forces, leaving behind her two young daughters amid chaos. The incident unfolded today, May 15, when a combined military and administrative task force initiated a series of raids targeting drug trafficking in the Sadao district of Songkhla Province. The suspect, known …
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Bangkok’s tourist boom fuelled by cross-dressing craze
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In the heart of Bangkok’s cultural tapestry, temples and palaces stand as timeless monuments, attracting a staggering influx of tourists, now bolstered by an unexpected trend: The rise of cross-dressing among travellers. This unconventional craze, captured in a recent viral video, showcases groups of male tourists donning traditional Thai female attire as they explore the …
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Ayutthaya police reel as young radio operator found dead
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A tragic discovery was made at a police residence in Ayutthaya when a 26 year old young radio operator was found dead. Preliminary investigations suggest personal issues with a distant girlfriend may have preceded the event. Tragedy struck the police community in Ayutthaya when the body of Police Corporal Krisada, a 26 year old police …
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Food for thought: Microwave routine serves up stomach cancer scare
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A man’s daily habit of warming his food in a microwave has led to a grim diagnosis of early-stage stomach cancer, leaving his doctors shaking their heads in dismay. The case highlights the potentially dangerous misuse of microwaves and plastic containers by many individuals unaware of the health risks involved. In a stark reminder of …
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Inside the thriving world of Venus clam harvesting
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The shores of Naklua and Krating Lai Beach in the Banglamung district are buzzing with activity as locals and workers unite for a timeless tradition – Venus clam harvesting. Amidst the ebb of the tide, a remarkable sight unfolds daily on the sandy shores, drawing a crowd of 60 to 100 individuals, spanning all ages …
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Bangkokpost.com : Top Stories
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Cabinet okays 10-year EEC visa for foreigners
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The cabinet has approved a special 10-year visa for executives and experts working in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to support the development of targeted industries in the country.
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Gunkul suspends cannabis investment amid confusion
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SET-listed Gunkul Engineering, a renewable energy developer that diversified into the cannabis and hemp business three years ago, is suspending further investment in cannabis based on its nearly 2-billion-baht budget, pending clarity from the government regarding its policy on the drug.
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Costumes at temples ignites trend
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Temples and palaces in Bangkok have attracted more foreign visitors, bolstered by the rising popularity of dressing in Thai costumes among Asian tourists, with a recent viral video clip showing groups of male travellers dressed in female attire.
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Insurance pushed for natural disasters
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The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) has issued a warning to high-rise building operators, farmers and the public to obtain insurance coverage for properties to deal with mounting natural disaster risks.
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Historical park to receive Unesco push
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The Ministry of Culture aims to nominate Phra Nakhon Khiri National Historical Park, aka Khao Wang, in Phetchaburi as a Unesco World Heritage Site, according to Culture Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol.
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Old-rice sale critics warned of legal action
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Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is threatening legal action against people he says are spreading “false information” about the decade-old rice stocks the government is planning to auction off.
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Showdown coming over B400 minimum wage
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The government and the national wage committee are locking horns over the proposal to raise the minimum daily wage to 400 baht nationwide.
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Thailand tops region for ransomware attacks
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Thailand had the most ransomware attacks in Southeast Asia last year, according to the Russia-based cybersecurity company Kaspersky.
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Jailed activist weakened by hunger strike dies
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Jailed activist Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom, 28, was pronounced dead at Thammasat University Hospital late Tuesday morning, over three months after she had started a dry hunger strike.
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Calls to rekindle 'red car' service in Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai tourism operators are urging the local government to help revive the transport service provided by the province's iconic rot daeng ("red cars") as more passengers have switched to other forms of transport.
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Hospital chief admits slapping and stripping smoking teen
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A lawyer has asked police to press charges against Maj Gen Dr Rienthong Nanna, the outspoken director of Mongkutwattana Hospital, who has admitted to slapping the face of a 14-year-old boy and ordering him to walk naked out of the hospital as punishment for smoking in a restroom.
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Drink dispensers modified to hide heroin for Taiwan
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Narcotics suppression officials found 40 bars of heroin weighing 14.8 kilogramms in total hidden in two slushed-drink dispensers being sent to Taiwan.
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Finance minister and BoT chief to meet Thursday
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Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira says he plans to meet with Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput on Thursday, in hopes of easing disagreements between the government and the central bank over interest rates.
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Tuk-tuk driver fined for overcharging tourists
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The Department of Land Transport has suspended a tuk-tuk driver's licence and fined him 2,000 baht for overcharging Japanese tourists, and another 500 baht for failing to wear a proper uniform.
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Top Indian spice brands face more safety scrutiny
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HYDERABAD, India - New Zealand’s food safety regulator said on Wednesday that it is investigating possible contamination in spice products of the top Indian brands MDH and Everest after they faced scrutiny in other countries.
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YouTube complies with Hong Kong order blocking access to protest song
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BEIJING - US-based video-streaming giant YouTube has complied with a Hong Kong court order banning a popular protest anthem by blocking access to 32 clips within the city, but other versions are still available.
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Two arrested for B300m crypto investment fraud
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Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a businessman out of more than 300 million baht through an online scam investment in cryptocurrency.
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Consumer confidence falls for second month
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Thai consumer confidence fell for a second straight month in April, dented by a slow economic recovery and higher living costs, a survey showed on Wednesday.
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Myanmar residents lobby Japan to act over conscription law
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KYODO - Members of Myanmar's expatriate community in Japan are lobbying local assemblies to pressure the central government to accept their fleeing compatriots in the wake of the enforcement of a controversial conscription law by the junta in February.
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Feline in highrise deathfall during condo catfight
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PATTAYA: A woman who faces charges of animal abuse, physical assault and property damage has admitted brawling with her same-sex partner but said she had not meant to drop their pet cat from a 21st-floor apartment window.
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