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Penalty guidelines set for cannabis business offences

The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has issued new penalty guidelines imposing licence suspensions or revocation on cannabis businesses that fail to file required reports or otherwise violate the rules.

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Households unfairly bear cost of street lighting, says minister

Energy Minister Akanat Promphan said on Monday households have been unfairly charged for the cost of public street lighting for decades, and he plans to change that.

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UK's Starmer reportedly set to quit as Labour rival sworn in as MP

LONDON - Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer could set out plans to step down as soon as Monday, UK media has reported, the same day his likely successor is expected to be sworn in as a member of parliament.

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AirAsia X to keep lowering fares as jet fuel prices fall, CEO says

HONG KONG - Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X has lowered fares by 5% since June 15, with the airline reviewing its pricing week by week and adding back capacity as jet fuel prices drop, the company's Chief Executive Officer (⁠CEO), Bo Lingam, said on Monday.

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Fertiliser supply situation eases

Worries about fertiliser supply have eased after Thailand-bound cargo ships were allowed passage through the Strait of Hormuz, but the government is still seeking additional sources of supply, the commerce minister said on Monday.

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Thai exports post double-digit growth in May

Thailand's exports posted double-digit growth ‌in May but at a slower pace than April, ⁠a Commerce Ministry official said ‌on Monday.

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Ageless Messi has World Cup scoring record in his sights

LOS ANGELES - Lionel Messi and World Cup holders Argentina face Austria in Dallas on Monday with the Argentine great needing one more goal to rewrite the record books.

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Malaysia to boost shrimp output, replace banned Thai imports

Malaysia plans to increase shrimp production to replace Thai imports as talks on marine product sanitation issues remain stalled.

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Three killed, five injured in school shooting in central Philippines

MANILA - Three people were killed and five ‌injured in a school shooting in the central Philippines, police said on Monday.

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Illinois moves to ban smart glasses while driving

Illinois could become the first US state to enact a law banning the use of smart glasses while driving a vehicle, even when stopped at a red light, with a fine of US$150 and possible criminal charges in the event of an accident.

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Hong Kong parents turn to summer school options in Asia amid soaring airfares

Hong Kong families are turning away from long-standing summer school favourites in Britain and North America amid soaring airfares, with education consultants reporting a sharp surge in demand for alternatives in Asia.

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Salah inspires Egypt to beat New Zealand 3-1 for historic World Cup win

VANCOUVER: Mohamed Salah led Egypt to their first-ever World Cup victory ‌as they recovered to beat New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday, moving top of Group G and boosting their hopes of ⁠reaching the knockout stage.

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Senior member of Prince Holding Group arrested in Japan

A senior member of a Cambodia-based Chinese-affiliated group sanctioned by the United States and Britain as one of Asia's largest criminal networks has been arrested in Japan, investigative sources said on Monday.

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US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland, mediators say

BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland/DUBAI - The first round of talks between high-ranking US and Iranian officials in Switzerland ended on Monday, mediators said, after a tense opening marked by ‌Tehran's announcement it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and US President Donald Trump repeating his threats to resume attacks on Iran.

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Frenchman arrested for alleged Ponzi scheme

Police arrested a Frenchman in Phetchaburi province on Saturday for alleged involvement in a Ponzi investment scheme and defrauding his European victims of about 7.5 billion baht.

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Brave Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw in World Cup

MIAMI: Uruguay and Cape Verde played out a 2-2 draw in their second ‌World Cup Group H game in which the tournament debutants went toe-to-toe with the South American heavyweights in an entertaining end-to-end game on ⁠Sunday.

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Italy wants up to 30,000 Thai workers a year

Italy has offered to employ 20,000-30,000 Thai workers a year to remedy labour shortages in three sectors, the government said on Sunday.

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Thai property crackdown: Foreign buyers hit pause on villas

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Govt urged to release funds for 2029 Horticultural Expo

Business groups in Nakhon Ratchasima have urged the government to accelerate budget allocations for the 2029 World Horticultural Expo, warning time is running short to complete preparations for the international event.

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Trump says Reflecting Pool repairs to begin immediately

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump said on Sunday work would begin "immediately" on fixing his beleaguered renovation project of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, which has been blighted with algae and peeling paint.

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Clark edges Burns by one stroke for second US Open title

SOUTHAMPTON, USA - Wyndham Clark captured his second US Open title after a back-nine battle on Sunday, holding off Sam Burns for a wire-to-wire triumph at blustery Shinnecock.

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Pimalai Resort upbeat as forward bookings lift revenue

A robust tourism high season in the fourth quarter remains possible as forward bookings are nearly full for the Pimilai luxury resort on Koh Lanta, enabling it to raise room rates following the resumption of direct flights to Krabi.

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Dems probe forex network, gambling ties

Democrat MPs have disclosed alleged wider links between online gambling networks and Forex scams, calling on authorities to investigate the financial trails.

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Clark edges Burns by one stroke for second US Open title

SOUTHAMPTON (UNITED STATES) - Wyndham Clark captured his second US Open title after a back-nine battle on Sunday, holding off Sam Burns for a wire-to-wire triumph at blustery Shinnecock.

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