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Lisa Wins Two Awards at MTV Europe Music Awards, Taylor Swift Emerges as Top...

Lisa, a member of the popular girl group Blackpink, recently made headlines by winning two awards at the MTV Europe Music Awards. The Thai singer, whose real name is Lalisa Manoban, was honored with...
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Accelerating AI Adoption in Thailand with IBM

IBM Thailand is striving to propel Thai organizations into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) by addressing barriers to adoption. Anothai Wettayakorn, the country general manager of IBM Thailand, has set a goal to...
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SEO Title: Star Baby Hippo Moo Deng Selected for Thai COP29 Representation

Thailand is getting ready to participate in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Azerbaijan to discuss initiatives and solutions for climate change. The Natural Resources and Environment Minister, Chalermchai Sri-on, announced that...
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Bitcoin Price Hits Record $80,000 Amid Optimism Over Trump

Bitcoin reached a new milestone by nearing $80,000 for the first time, driven by President-elect Donald Trump's positive attitude towards digital assets and the potential for a Congress with pro-crypto legislators. The cryptocurrency surged...
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Government Officials Push Forward F1 Race Negotiations

The Thai government is making big plans to bring a Formula 1 (F1) racing event to Thailand in order to give a boost to the economy. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra mentioned in a recent...
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China-Indonesia $10bn Deals: Economic Partnership Boost

President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia recently met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where they signed business agreements totaling more than $10 billion. This marks a significant milestone in the relationship between the...
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Thai Deputy PM Advocates for Deal with Cambodia

The government reiterated that the 2001 memorandum of understanding with Cambodia is in Thailand's best interests and that Thailand has sole sovereignty over Koh Kut in Trat province. Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai assured...
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British Tourists Arrested for Causing Trouble in Phuket

Nine British tourists were recently caught causing trouble in Phuket, resulting in them being fined for their disruptive behavior. The incident occurred when local residents and tourists lodged complaints with the police about a...
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Man in US Faces Charges for Staging Car Crash in TikTok Video

A Brooklyn man named Maikel Martinez, 28, has been charged with insurance fraud, staging a motor vehicle accident, reckless endangerment, and other crimes after a TikTok video captured a crash on a busy Queens...
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Amsterdam Bans Demonstrations Following Antisemitic Attacks

Amsterdam has decided to impose a ban on demonstrations for three days due to recent violent incidents targeting Israeli football supporters. The Mayor of Amsterdam, Femke Halsema, described the attacks on Maccabi fans as...
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Repatriation of Bodies: Four Thai Workers Return Home

The bodies of four Thai workers who tragically lost their lives due to Hezbollah rocket fire in northern Israel on October 31 have been repatriated to Thailand. The coffins arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport on...
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Antisemitism-Linked Violence at Amsterdam Football Match: A Troubling Trend

Israeli football supporters and Dutch youth clashed near Amsterdam Central station in Amsterdam, Netherlands, causing concern for both Israeli and Dutch officials. The Israeli government announced that they would be sending two planes to...
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Boosting Soft Power at Shanghai Expo: Strategies and Initiatives for Success

Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan led a delegation to the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai to promote Thai soft power. The event, which featured 172 countries and regions, aimed to enhance global...
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Changi Airport Fee Hike to Fund Upgrades and Improvements

Changi Airport in Singapore has announced plans to increase fees for passengers and airlines in order to fund a $2.3 billion upgrade of its terminals. The fee hike, which will be implemented gradually between...
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Cracking Down on Mule Accounts: How Agencies are Fighting Financial Fraud

The Department of Business Development (DBD) at the Ministry of Commerce has joined forces with the police Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) to combat the rise of corporate mule accounts and nominee operations. This collaboration...
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Economy Discussion: Business Leaders Meet with Central Bank

Business leaders in Thailand are gearing up to meet with the Bank of Thailand governor on November 14 to discuss new financial measures to boost the sluggish economy. The recent US presidential election has...
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Seizure of 94,000 Illegal Chinese Products in Bangkok

The Food and Drug Administration in Bangkok has made a significant move by seizing over 94,000 illegal Chinese products in the past three months. The crackdown involved raids on 47 Chinese supermarkets in the...
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The Hidden Dangers of Secondhand Smoke: Unveiling the Statistics

Thailand is facing a significant issue when it comes to the dangers of secondhand smoke, particularly for women and children. According to Dr. Roengrudee Patanavanish from Mahidol University's Faculty of Medicine, the country ranks...
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Myanmar Junta Leader’s First Visit to China: Key Focus and Analysis

The leader of Myanmar's military junta, Senior Gen Min Aung Hlaing, recently made his first visit to China since leading the coup in February 2021 that ousted the elected civilian government. The purpose of...
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Proposed Interest Suspension for Designated Debtors: A Detailed Analysis

Banks in Thailand have agreed to suspend interest payments on mortgages, auto loans, and small business loans for selected borrowers in order to ease their debt burden during the economic recovery. This initiative is...
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Policeman Shot Returning from Mosque in Pattani: Incident Details and Updates

A police officer, Pol Capt Abdulhadee Yuerae, was injured in a shooting incident while riding his motorcycle home from a mosque in Yarang district on Monday night. The deputy inspector at Pattani's Mayo police...
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Budget Action Urged by Prime Minister

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has called for urgent action on the investment budget for the fiscal year 2025 to boost the economy. During a meeting at the Finance Ministry, she highlighted the need to...
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Quincy Jones, Music Legend Who Collaborated with Sinatra and Jackson, Passes Away at 91

Quincy Jones, known as "Q," was an influential figure in American music who passed away at the age of 91. Throughout his more than 65-year career, Jones wore many hats, including trumpeter, bandleader, arranger,...
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Thailand Sending 800 Workers to Israel Amid Conflict

The Department of Employment in Thailand has decided to send 800 workers to Israel this month despite the ongoing conflict in the region. The decision comes as many Thais are still interested in working...
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Singapore’s Interest in Hiring Thai Workers for Skilled Positions

The Labour Ministry of Thailand is looking to send more Thai workers to Singapore, with a particular focus on the shipyard sector. Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn recently visited Singapore with the ministry's permanent secretary...
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Thai Navy Chief Visits Koh Kut Amid South China Sea Dispute

The Royal Thai Navy's chief, Adm Jirapol Wongwit, recently visited Koh Kut in Trat province to reassure the public that the navy is dedicated to protecting national interests and territorial integrity. During his visit,...
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iCon Group Case Updates: Pyramid Scheme Charges and Multi-Billion-Baht Scandal

The iCon Group case continues to unfold as the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) announces additional charges of fraudulent borrowing, also known as a pyramid scheme, against suspects involved. The DSI, in collaboration with...
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Chiang Mai Embraces Waste-to-Energy Solution for Sustainable Development

The Chiang Mai Authority recently announced its support for a waste-to-energy power plant project, a joint investment agreement between a Thai and Chinese company. The agreement, worth 2.3 billion baht, was signed by key...
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Temple Fairs: A Closer Look at Merit-Making Traditions and Cultural Significance

Temple fairs in Thailand are a popular tradition that brings together food, fun, and cultural significance. These fairs offer a unique insight into the country's rich heritage and are a way for people to...
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Boeing Union Endorses Improved Offer to End Strike

Boeing factory workers recently gathered on a picket line near a production facility in Renton, Washington, just outside Seattle. This was a result of a lengthy labour dispute that has taken a toll on...