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Thailand hopes to be removed from Tier 2 Watch List in US trafficking report

Thai police hope that the US State Department will remove Thailand from Tier 2 Watch List category in the...

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Last campaign rallies held for candidates in Bangkok gubernatorial election

Five popular candidates for Bangkok governor held their final campaign rallies in different parts of Bangkok this evening (Friday),...

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More heavy rain forecast for Thailand over the weekend

Thunderstorms and more heavy rain are expected across Thailand until Monday. According to the Meteorological Department, thunderstorms are expected...

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฿1.57B spent on Bangkok’s water pumps, drainage over past 8 years

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) spending on all aspects relating to water pumps, including procurement and maintenance, over the...

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Thailand scraps quarantine for air, land arrivals from June 1, ‘Thailand Pass’ only for non-Thais

From June 1st, Thais returning to Thailand need not apply for a “Thailand Pass”, but foreigners are still required...

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Over 167,000 officials, volunteers to support Bangkok’s elections this Sunday

More than 167,000 officials will be deployed by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) at 6,817 polling stations, 50 district...

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New South Korean government’s new approach

In his inaugural speech, newly elected South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was very succinct about his administration’s foreign policy...

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Monitor lizard blamed for failure of Bangkok water pumps during heavy rains

A monitor lizard was found in a large water pump in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district yesterday (Wednesday), disrupting its...

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Thailand to consider further easing of COVID-19 restrictions on Friday

The easing of restrictions on entertainment venues, such as bars and pubs, readjustment of COVID zoning and the lowering...

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Thai industrial sector confidence in April lowest in five months

The confidence index of Thailand’s industrial sector for April has dropped to 86.2, the lowest since last December, due...

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Pizza and BBQ chicken school lunch in Uthai Thani praised on social media

A school in Thailand’s lower northern province of Uthai Thani has showcased its special school lunch menu, which includes...

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NATO chief hails ‘historic moment’ as Finland, Sweden apply

BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that the military alliance stands ready to seize a historic...

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Discussion on “safe passage” among APEC members takes centre stage

Senior APEC officials have continued to discuss proposals related to “safe passage” schemes which, as part of Thailand’s priorities,...

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Former Bangkok governor says flooding in several areas have been solved

Former Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang said today (Wednesday) that he has already solved the flood problems in 15 areas...

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Diesel price remains capped at 32 baht per litre

Thailand’s Fuel Fund Executive Committee has decided to maintain the diesel price at 32 baht per litre, at least...

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Bangkok suffers flooding, traffic jams, due to heavy rain Tuesday night

Many parts of Bangkok experienced severe traffic congestion last evening and today (Wednesday), due to flooding caused by heavy...

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Top prosecutor in Red Bull heir hit and run case dismissed from service

The Public Prosecution Service Commission decided to dismiss former deputy attorney-general Nate Naksuk today (Wednesday), after finding him guilty...

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Court overrules disqualification of Kraidaj Bunnag as Bangkok gubernatorial candidate

The Central Administrative Court has overruled, on the grounds that it may not be legal, an order by the...

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PM stops Hazardous Substances Committee reviewing ban on 3 chemicals

Attempts by Thailand’s National Hazardous Substance Committee to review the ban on herbicides paraquat and glyphosate and insecticide chlorpyrifos...

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Monarchy reform activist’s bail application rejected for lack of pay slip

A Criminal Court yesterday (Tuesday) rejected a bail application, by the Opposition’s Move Forward Party Leader Pita Limjaroenrat, on...

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Thai PM to be asked to scrap ฿25.6Bn water project in eastern region

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will be asked to scrap the 25.6-billion-baht, 30-year deal between the Treasury Department and Wong...

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Excise tax on diesel cut by five baht/litre for two months amid high prices

The Thai cabinet decided to slash excise tax on diesel by 5 baht/litre for two months today (Tuesday), effective...

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Government Housing Bank’s special loans fully subscribed in 36 seconds

The Government Housing Bank’s (GHB) special low interest housing loans, worth 450 million baht in total, were fully subscribed...

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Thailand’s 2022 GDP growth projection cut to 3%, 2.2% recorded for Q1

The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has decided to cut Thailand’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection...

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14-year-old student commits suicide after being expelled from Thai school

A 14-year-old female junior high school student, attending a school in Thailand’s southern province of Phatthalung, has committed suicide...

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Bangkok gubernatorial debate held ahead of Sunday’s elections

As voting in the first Bangkok gubernatorial election in nine years will take place on May 22nd, Thai PBS...

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No closure of class or school in Thailand if COVID-19 infection is detected

The Department of Health has clarified that no class or school will be shut down if a student, teacher...

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No more report on opinion poll results allowed until after Bangkok local elections

Opinion pollsters and the media are barred from disclosing opinion poll results related to Bangkok’s gubernatorial and council elections...

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Former FTI chair joins Thai Sang Thai party as economic team leader

Former chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) Supant Mongkolsuthree has been appointed head of the Thai Sang...

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Court rejects call to shut down Mungkornfa platform amid lottery overpricing

The Criminal Court dismissed a petition from the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) today (Thursday) seeking to...

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Thai student hairstyles heat up social media

Student hairstyles are top trending on Twitter today (Thursday), with a “scrap hairstyles” hashtag going viral after the “Bad...

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Second candidate disqualified in Bangkok gubernatorial election

A second candidate in the upcoming Bangkok gubernatorial election, Sarawut Benchakul, who ran as an independent, has been disqualified,...

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Thai school drops military-style uniforms for kindergarteners after backlash

A school in Thailand’s western province of Kanchanaburi has backed off its plan for kindergarten students to wear military...

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Bangkokians want new governor to prioritise transport, traffic problems

Most people in Bangkok want their new governor to tackle public transport and traffic problems as a priority, while...

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Thai monk complains of receiving condoms among offerings

A Buddhist monk in Thailand’s northern province of Chiang Rai has made an online complaint about some novices in...

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Thai FDA approves use of Covovax and Spikevax vaccines in younger people

Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has approved the extended use of India’s Covovax (Novavax formulation) to cover those...

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Choice of vaccine now available at Bangkok’s Bang Sue vaccination centre

People who want to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Central Vaccination Centre at Bang Sue grand station in...

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Thai children’s IQ levels on the rise, over 10% above 130

The average intelligence quotient (IQ) of Thai children is on the rise, from an average of 98.3 in 2016...

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‘Asani’ to bring heavy rain, flash floods to parts of Thailand in next two days

Thailand’s Meteorological Department is warning of heavy rain in some areas, including flash floods and overflows today (Wednesday) and...

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Musk says he would reverse Twitter ban on Donald Trump

(Reuters) – Billionaire Elon Musk said on Tuesday he would reverse Twitter‘s ban on former U.S. President Donald Trump when he buys the social media platform, the clearest signal yet of Musk‘s intention to cut moderation of the site. Musk,...

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Cabinet approves new wage rates for skilled workers in Thailand

The Thai cabinet approved new pay rates for three groups of workers today (Tuesday), covering 16 occupations, as proposed...

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Thailand’s long-term ‘high potential’ resident visa fee to be halved to ฿50,000

Thailand’s cabinet decided to cut the long-term resident (LTR) visa fee by half on Tuesday, to 50,000 baht, for...

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Floods, pollution and cultural tourism addressed by Bangkok’s gubernatorial candidates

Bangkok gubernatorial election candidates Chadchart Sittipunt and the Democrat Party’s Suchatvee Suwansawat have been proposing solutions to environmental issues faced...

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TV anchor, 3 ex-‘Yellow Shirt’ leaders face one year in prison over 2008 protests

Thai TV news anchor Anchalee Paireerak and three former leaders of the now defunct People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD),...

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Subcutaneous vaccine jabs offer less protection, but fewer side effects – Thai study

Subcutaneous injection of lower doses of COVID-19 vaccine generates a lower immune response than intramuscular injection, but produces fewer...

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Lazada banned from Thai army compounds following video controversy

Thailand’s Army Commander-in-Chief has banned all military units from using Lazada, following the controversy over a TikTok video, which...

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Thailand and US begin two days of strategic talks in Washington DC

Thailand and the US began a two-day strategic discussion in Washington yesterday (Monday), to strengthen further their security partnership...

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Chadchart to focus on Bangkok’s undecided voters, Aswin to increase fire stations

Independent candidates in Bangkok’s gubernatorial election, Chadchart Sittipunt and former Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang, are ramping up their campaigns,...

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Thailand’s COVID-19 alert level lowered from 4 to 3

The Public Health Ministry’s Emergency Operations Centre for COVID-19 has lowered the national COVID-19 alert level from 4 to...

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Sri Lanka PM quits after supporters run riot

Colombo (AFP) – Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned Monday after dozens of people were hospitalised when his supporters armed...

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Cult followers advised to get check-ups after consuming their own bodily discharges

Followers of a cult leader in a village in Khon San district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Chaiyaphum have...

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Saudi prince in Thailand, eyes further cooperation in sports

Saudi Arabia is pleased with the improvement in Saudi-Thai relations and hopes to see them grow in many ways,...

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Thai water buffaloes to be proposed as UN agricultural heritage systems

The Thai Ministry of Agriculture and Agricultural Co-operatives is preparing to propose the inclusion of the raising of Thailand’s...

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Kids under 6 in cars in Thailand must be secured in child seats from September

Children under 6, or those 135cm or less in height, must be placed in booster seat or a child...

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Man City move closer to Premier League title, Arsenal boost top-four bid

London (AFP) – Manchester City took advantage of Liverpool’s stumble in the Premier League title race as the champions moved a...

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Marcos Jr eyes landslide as Philippines votes for new president

Batac City (AFP) – Millions of Filipinos thronged primary schools and other polling stations Monday to elect a new president, with...

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Fifth phase of co-payment stimulus being studied, travel subsidies extended

The fifth phase of the 50-50 co-payment economic stimulus scheme is being studied, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who admitted...

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Senior official transferred pending probe on alleged trafficking case interference

The deputy director-general of the Department of Children and Youth has been transferred from the post, pending the outcome...

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Bitkub Online fined ฿15m over KUB’s listing violation

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the imposition of a 15-million-baht fine on Bitkub Online (BO) and...

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General Highlight News

Lazada faces boycott in Thailand over controversial TikTok video, apologises

The #BanLazada hashtag has been top-trending on Thai Twitter since last night (Thursday), after a controversial influencer video, which...

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ASEAN Highlight News

ASEAN seeks US support for peace efforts in Ukraine

ASEAN hopes the US will play a constructive role in backing an ASEAN effort to maintain peace and stability,...

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Bangkok to open nine Long COVID clinics

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will open clinics at its nine hospitals to treat patients suffering from Long COVID,...

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Officials in child protection to be probed over alleged involvement in sex trade

Officials at the Social Development and Human Security Ministry’s Department of Children and Youth are to be probed on...

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Fines imposed on vendors should be used to benefit people – Chadchart

Independent Bangkok gubernatorial candidate Chadchart Sittipunt says the collection of fines from law-breaking street vendors by the City Law...

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Thailand’s motorcycle taxis can claim state subsidy to buy benzene

Motorcycle taxi drivers can now download the “Thung Ngern” application onto their smartphones, so they can receive a 250...

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TAT to propose extending Phase 4 of “We Travel Together” tourism program

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will propose extending Phase 4 of the “Rao Tiew Duay Kan” (We Travel...

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Thai police to speed up clearing of criminal records of those found not guilty

The Royal Thai Police have announced the launch of a program to facilitate the clearing of the criminal records...

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Gubernatorial candidates woo Bangkok voters with plans to improve health services

Two candidates for Bangkok governor have promised better access to improved health services, in their bid to woo voters,...

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Court revokes bail for two activists polling public about royal motorcades

The Bangkok South Criminal Court revoked the bail granted to two anti-establishment political activists today (Tuesday). They are facing...

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Thailand’s Deep South enjoys a peaceful Ramadan this year

People in Thailand’s Deep South are pleased with the relatively peaceful situation in the strife-torn region during this year’s...

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Japan’s reaffirms middle-of-the-road approach to diplomacy

During his three-nation visit to ASEAN member countries over the past five days, Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida demonstrated...

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Increased Malaria risk if raising monkeys or venturing into forests in Thailand

The Disease Control Department has issued a warning to people raising monkeys or living on the fringes of forests...

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Thailand’s COVID-19 wards being phased out as COVID admissions fall

A number of Thai hospitals are phasing out their COVID-19 specific wards, as the number of COVID-19 admissions steadily...

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Thailand’s COVID infections fall to below 10,000 first day in months on Monday

Daily new COVID-19 infections are slowing, with 9,331 confirmed cases reported today (Monday), the first time the rate has...

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Chadchart Sittipunt still leads in latest Bangkok election polls

Independent candidate in the Bangkok gubernatorial election, former transport minister Chadchart Sittipunt, is still leading in the latest surveys...

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Bangkok councilor election candidate dies of septicemia

Bangkok councilor election candidate for Bang Sue district, Pornpimon Kongudom, died yesterday (Sunday) of sepsis while suffering from intestinal...

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Over 21,000 overseas passengers arrive in BKK, Phuket, on 1st day without ‘Test & Go’

Over 120 international flights, carrying 21,268 passengers, arrived at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi and Phuket international airports yesterday (Sunday), the day...

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Two more Democrat members quit amid sex assault scandal

Two more Democrat Party members have issued their resignations, one from the party’s executive committee, and the other from...

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Naval officer suspended for allegedly forcing conscripts to drink diluted semen

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has ordered an investigation into the conduct of a drill sergeant, who has been...

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Talks underway to allow COVID-19 voters at Bangkok elections

The Disease Control Department has been consulting with the Election Commission about how to enable voters infected with COVID-19...

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Tourism minister suggests replacing ‘Thailand Pass’ with ‘Vaccine Passport’

Thai Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said yesterday (Wednesday) that he will ask the Centre for COVID-19 Situation...

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Olympic boxing gold medalist Somrak joins Palang Pracharath party

Thai Olympic boxing gold medallist Somrak Khamsing is among 22 election candidates selected to run in north-eastern provinces, as...

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Russia halts gas supplies to NATO members Poland and Bulgaria

WARSAW/SOFIA/KYIV (Reuters) – Russia halted gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland on Wednesday for rejecting its demand for payment...

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Treasury takes over controversial housing project at Chiang Mai’s Doi Suthep

Thailand’s Treasury Department formally took over a 13.6 hectare plot of land, where a controversial housing project is located...

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Phuket to scrap COVID-19 testing, vaccine proof for arrivals from May 1

The Phuket provincial communicable disease committee decided on Tuesday to scrap the requirement for COVID-19 testing of all arrivals...

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Thailand’s opposition parties agree to censure PM, ministers in June

Opposition parties in Thailand have decided to launch another censure debate against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and other ministers...

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Thailand names first special envoy on Myanmar

Thailand’s Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai appointed Pornpimol Kanchanalak as the country’s first special envoy on Myanmar today (Tuesday). Pornpimol...

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Police conclude late TV actress’s fall from boat was neither accident nor murder

After two months of extensive investigation, under the glare of public scrutiny, police announced today (Tuesday) that they have...

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DPM Prawit, police, military deny interference in Rohingya trafficking probe

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, as well as spokespeople for the police and Defence Ministry, have dismissed an allegation,...

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Parents urged to protect young children against COVID-19 amid deaths of Under 5s

Prominent Thai virologist Dr. Yong Poovorawan is urging parents of children under 5 to take special care of them...

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A second chance for Macron and France

The victory of incumbent French president Emmanuel Macron offers both him and his country a second chance to do...

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Elon Musk buys Twitter for $44B and will take it private

Elon Musk reached an agreement to buy Twitter for roughly $44 billion on Monday, promising a more lenient touch...

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Beijing locks down some areas as COVID-19 cases mount

BEIJING (AP) — China’s capital, Beijing, began mass testing of more than 3 million people on Monday and restricted...

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Thai elephants fitted with GPS to monitor their movements, behaviour

Wildlife officials in Thailand have recently captured a third wild elephant in the Phu Luang wildlife sanctuary, in the...

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