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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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Spotlight on ballooning welfare spending

Is Thailand becoming a welfare state? The answer remains to be seen, given the government's fiscal constraints.

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Cambodia won't impede Unesco bids, says ministry

The Culture Ministry has insisted Thailand's bids to have traditional Thai costume and Muay Thai recognised by Unesco as intangible cultural heritage items will not be affected by Cambodia's election to a Unesco heritage committee.

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EC rejects irregularity claims in Senate election

The Election Commission (EC) has defended its handling of the 2024 Senate election and rejected allegations of irregularities after a video showing officials collecting voting notes from candidates resurfaced.

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Walking beside the forgotten

Years after her visits to remote villages, schools and rehabilitation projects, the memories left by Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati continue to shape lives across Thailand.

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After credit rating, panel calls for economic stability

The private sector is urging the government to maintain Thailand's economic stability following S&P Global Ratings' reaffirmation of the country's sovereign credit rating.

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New committee seeks to create reform agenda

The government is preparing to establish a national reform agenda for the next four years, according to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

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Law reform bid gains support

An academic at Thammasat University has backed the Office of the Consumer Protection Board's (OCPB) proposed Defective Item Act draft, or the Lemon Law, describing it as a long-awaited step towards fairer treatment of consumers.

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IMD ranking boost sparks reform drive

Thailand's rise in the latest IMD World Competitiveness Ranking has prompted the government to build on its strengths and address structural weaknesses to support long-term economic growth.

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Hear Ekachai's plea

Calls by human rights defenders for veteran activist Ekachai Hongkangwan, who is in jail awaiting bail, to receive medical treatment outside prison have been met with silence. They should not be.

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Where invisible virtuosity meets musical depths

The Royal Bangkok Symphony Music School launched its new Sounds On Wireless concert series at 140 Wireless earlier this month, presenting an evening that brought together an exceptional young artist, an innovative urban performance venue and a Steinway Spirio concert grand piano.

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A new era

The Sound of Thailand Music Awards 2026 (SOT Music Awards 2026), Thailand's first nationwide music awards programme created by music professionals for the music industry, has officially announced its nominees ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled for June 24.

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News events driving volatile share trade

Volatile trade on the Stock Exchange of Thailand this week reflected investor reaction to news events, with the SET index moving in a range from 1,570 to 1,610 points.

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Investors take profits after Asian rallies

RECAP: Asian shares reversed course and fell yesterday as investors ‌took profits after record rallies in Japan and South Korea, while signs of an early snag in US-Iran talks lifted oil prices and the dollar.

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Gastech 2026 to tout Thai LNG potential

Thailand is set to leverage hosting of Gastech 2026, one of the world's largest gas exhibitions and conferences, as a platform to attract international investment and strengthen its liquefied natural gas (LNG) businesses.

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