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Earlier this week, the Transport Ministry announced its findings on the causes and culprits of the two deadly crane collapses in January. The report sounds like good news. At last, the authorities are tackling accidents at public construction sites.

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CP Axtra joins forces with Ayala on mall strategy

CP Axtra Plc, the operator of wholesale and retail stores Makro and Lotus's, plans to strengthen Makro's mall development and asset management in Thailand under a memorandum of cooperation signed with Ayala Corporation, one of the Philippines' largest conglomerates.

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Drama mixes with geopolitics in Cuba

Admittedly, it looks a lot like a movie plot. A political thriller where the intelligence director of the chief adversary state comes into the nervous capital city and meets with regime leaders to tell them their days in power are numbered. Unless…

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Rise of the soft pairings

The current trend of zero proof drinks has slowly made its way into the fine dining world, which has, traditionally, been dominated by fine wine pairings.

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The fabric of luxury

Co-president and artistic director Caroline Scheufele has repeatedly explored the sensuality of textiles -- translating lace, silk and embroidery into gold and precious stones for fashioning Chopard's high-jewellery pieces.

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Those pesky seniors

If you're a fan of Scooby-Doo or Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers' new Netflix series The Boroughs features an all-star cast mixing mystery and adventure. In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a grieving newcomer's strange encounter inspires him to join a misfit crew of unlikely heroes. Together, they uncover a…

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Reinventing the hero narrative

It is not often that we get the chance to witness superhero content or speculative stories told from an Asian perspective. However, when such a project does emerge, it frequently presents a unique and entirely different viewpoint from Western media. We saw a prime example of this last year with…

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Italy on red alert as heatwave bakes Europe

ROME - Italy on Thursday issued a red heatwave alert for the capital Rome, the latest country to take urgent action during a heatwave that has smashed records in Europe.

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Funeral fund under scrutiny

A group of elderly residents from Udon Thani on Thursday filed a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Police Division, seeking legal action against a funeral fund association accused of failing to pay benefits worth about 1.2 billion baht.

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Ukraine to receive first Gripen jets in 2027, new model from 2030

UPPSALA — Ukraine will receive its first Saab Gripen fighter ⁠jets of the models C and D ⁠in 2027 and new Gripen Model E and F jets ‌from 2030 onwards, Swedish ⁠Prime Minister ⁠Ulf Kristersson said on Thursday.

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Wat Pho marks Vesak Day with Sri Lanka, Nepal

The embassies of Sri Lanka and Nepal in Thailand, in collaboration with Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, jointly hosted celebrations on Thursday for International Vesak Day 2026, marking the global observance recognised by Unesco and the United Nations.

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Minister vows to press ahead with AI-for-all scheme

Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob is defending the government’s TH-AI Passport initiative, insisting the 1.6-billion-baht project is a transparent and cost-effective investment aimed at preventing Thailand from falling behind in the global artificial intelligence race.

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Thailand and Vietnam deepen strategic ties

Thailand and Vietnam have agreed to elevate their bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership as the two countries mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties, while signing four cooperation agreements on the economy, technology, education and the aviation industry.

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Eight suspects sought in Samui taxi mafia case

The fatal attack on a volunteer taxi driver on Koh Samui involved eight suspects, with investigators seeking more arrest warrants to bring justice to the victim’s family, a police spokesman said on Thursday.

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Japan, Philippines to agree on negotiations for intel-sharing pact

TOKYO — Japan and the Philippines are expected to announce Thursday their intention to begin formal negotiations to conclude a security intelligence-sharing pact, in their latest effort to boost cooperation amid shared concerns over China's military activities.

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US and Iranian strikes the most serious since truce began

TEHRAN - The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday in their most serious clash since an April ceasefire began, rattling ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the war and open the vital Strait of Hormuz.

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Embezzling MP given lifetime political ban

The Supreme Court has banned former Klatham Party MP Ekarat Changlao from running in elections for life for serious ethical breaches arising from the multi-million-baht embezzlement of a teachers’ savings cooperative in Khon Kaen.

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New movies out this week: May 28-June 3

10 new releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.

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Three candidates run for Pattaya mayor’s seat

PATTAYA - Three men registered their candidacy for mayor of Pattaya on Thursday, with the election scheduled for June 28 in the tourist city in Chon Buri.

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Anti-corruption official tests drunk after fatal crash

A senior official of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was found drunk after his pickup truck crashed into a motorcycle, severing a delivery rider’s arm and killing him, before allegedly attempting to flee in Nonthaburi on Wednesday night.

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Arrests made in pirated movie streaming crackdown

A Thai man and a Malaysian couple have been charged with violating movie streaming copyrights as part of a cross-border investigation aimed at dismantling MyIPTV4K, a major grey-market internet protocol TV service.

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The financial networks behind Mekong trade

As Thailand accelerates its ambitions to become a regional logistics, manufacturing and clean energy hub, a quieter transformation is unfolding beneath the surface of Southeast Asia’s financial system.

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Australia charges woman with terrorism over IS links

SYDNEY - Australian police have charged a woman linked to the Islamic State group with membership of a terrorist organisation and entering a known conflict zone.

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Family of murdered driver flee in fear of Samui taxi mafia

The family of a volunteer taxi driver shot dead on Koh Samui has sought witness protection from the Ministry of Justice.

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Temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-30

GENEVA - Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned on Thursday.

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