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EC chief silent on performance evaluation

Election Commission (EC) secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee declined on Monday to comment on reports that he failed a performance evaluation by poll commissioners.

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Senator grills DES over AI scheme

Senator Nantana Nantavaropas on Monday grilled the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) over the B1.6bn TH-AI Passport project during a parliamentary session, questioning its transparency and stated benefits.

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Queen to join Sattahip triathlon fest at weekend

Her Majesty the Queen will participate in the 2026 International Tourism Promotion Triathlon Festival, scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday at Dongtan Bay in Sattahip district, Chon Buri, organisers announced.

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Dark, smelly waters linked to sediment

The Ministry of Industry has ordered the strictest level of environmental monitoring following reports of unusually dark seawater and foul odours in Pradu Bay in Rayong province.

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Senator questions inclusion of gender therapy in healthcare scheme

A senator has questioned the inclusion of gender-affirming hormone therapy under Thailand's National Health Security Scheme, citing concerns over spending priorities amid ongoing resource constraints in the public health system.

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PM vows to ramp up Hanoi ties

HANOI: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday pledged to strengthen economic ties with Vietnam and support Thai investors operating there, saying closer cooperation between the two countries would help drive growth across Asean.

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Ministry to review welfare card rules

The Finance Ministry will review the eligibility criteria for the state welfare card scheme following concerns that some elderly parents have been unfairly disqualified after their children claimed tax deductions on their behalf, despite not providing any financial support.

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Former prosecutor faces bribery investigation

A former director-general-level prosecutor has been formally accused of offering a bribe and falsely invoking the names of senior police officers to interfere with a high-profile corruption case in Chiang Mai.

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Survey launched after 'Eye' island photo posts go viral

Local authorities and experts have conducted a drone survey of a mysterious circular island known as "The Eye" in Pathum Thani after images of the site went viral on social media, prompting discussion about its potential as a tourist attraction.

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Serena Williams to return to tennis in Queen's doubles on Tuesday

LONDON - Serena Williams will take part in her first professional tennis match in nearly four years on Tuesday after organisers confirmed the order of play at London's Queen's Club.

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Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US: FIFA

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, world football's governing body FIFA said on Monday.

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Apple tries again on AI, turns to Google for help

SAN FRANCISCO (UNITED STATES) - Apple unveiled an artificial intelligence overhaul for the iPhone on Monday, turning to Google for help two years after the company stumbled on a first attempt.

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Platini switches to French courts in long-running FIFA feud

LAUSANNE - Michel Platini said Monday he is suing the head of world football Gianni Infantino in the latest chapter in a battle that began when scandal derailed the Frenchman's 2015 bid for the FIFA presidency.

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B200bn energy scheme raises concerns

The plan to allocate 200 billion baht towards energy transition, focusing on rooftop solar systems and battery-powered vehicles, has raised concerns among economists and lawmakers over transparency and feasibility.

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Public to be consulted on AI project

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) will hold a public consultation to gather opinions on its TH-AI Passport project, which is facing growing scrutiny from the public and opposition parties.

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A hero in the shadows

In a superhero landscape crowded with multiverses, world-ending threats and endless origin stories, Spider-Noir arrives as something altogether different. Prime Video's new live-action series trades bright colours and youthful optimism for shadows, tragedy and hard-boiled mystery, transporting audiences to a Depression-era New York where a weary hero is forced to…

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KKP sees 2% current account deficit in Q2

Thailand's current account is expected to register a deficit of around 2% of GDP in the second quarter before rebounding later in the year as global oil prices decline, according to Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP).

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Beyond the 'Kitchen of the World'

Thai cuisine is one of Thailand's most widely recognised forms of cultural capital. It is not merely a source of national pride or a globally admired culinary tradition. It is also a strategic asset capable of elevating Thailand's role on the world stage.

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Eateries expected to face gloomy third quarter

The outlook for the restaurant industry in the third quarter remains pessimistic, with high costs, weak consumer spending power and a potential drop in tourist numbers continuing to loom over the industry.

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Ramos-Horta's guide to lasting peace

President Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste had a myriad of views to express -- at times with light humour and sometimes dark satire -- over his 25 years of struggle for freedom and independence.

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What does science say about astrology? Not much

Humans are meaning-hungry animals. We've spent centuries building intellectual edifices and metaphysical systems to try to make sense of the universe. But sometimes science, myth, religion, and philosophy don't suffice. They feel too remote, or inadequate. Besides, it's quite unlikely that any of them will tell you whether that guy…

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Welfare rules need rethink

Without a clear understanding of its own policies, the government has turned an attempt to ensure that assistance reaches the "genuinely disadvantaged" into a bureaucratic weapon -- one that threatens to strain family relationships and pit parents against their children.

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Bottega Veneta bottles la dolce vita

Imagine waking up in an Italian villa, wandering through a bustling piazza before ending the day at a candlelit dinner overlooking the sea. While few can book such a getaway on a whim, Bottega Veneta's latest fragrance collection, Alta, offers perhaps the next closest thing.

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Central Embassy spotlights creative sustainability

Central Embassy invites everyone to explore the relationship between creativity and sustainability during "Craft The Earth By Qualy & Friends", which is running at the Open House, 6th floor, until June 30.

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Bangkok artist Nakrob ponders civilising of Siam

Bangkok-based artist Nakrob Moonmanas presents new and recent work during "Metamorphosis In Gold", which is running at Warin Lab Contemporary until July 10.

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