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Bangkok governor surprises overpass workers with hurry-up visit

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has issued an urgent instruction to contractors to ensure the new overpass over the Na Ranong intersection in Klong Toey district is ready for public use on Thursday, after finding out many parts of the project remain unfinished.

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Bangkok governor surprises overpass workers with hurry-up visit
19:21

Pheu Thai supporters' group urges split with Move Forward

Angered by 'disrespect', a group of Pheu Thai Party supporters says Move Forward should try to form a coalition government without its help.

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'Go it alone'
17:40

Police bar Chinese bribe suspect from leaving Thailand

Police seized the passport and blocked the departure of a Chinese journalist arrested for allegedly demanding a multi-million-baht bribe from a suspected Chinese gangster.

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Gegee grounded
17:25

150kg crystal meth seized in Korat, 2 arrested

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Two men were arrested and 150 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine seized after police intercepted two cars for a search in Pathai district of this northeastern province on Sunday, Region 3 Provincial Police commissioner Pol Lt Gen Somprasong Yenthuam said at a media conference.

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150kg crystal meth seized in Korat, 2 arrested
15:46

Indian official drains reservoir to retrieve his phone

A bureaucrat in the central Indian state of Chattisgarh ordered over a million litres of water to be drained from a reservoir to retrieve a smartphone he had dropped while taking a selfie, according to a report in the Times of India.

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Indian official drains reservoir to retrieve his phone
15:45

Erdogan seeks third decade of rule in Turkish runoff

ISTANBUL: Turkey voted Sunday in a historic runoff that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan entered as the firm favourite to extend two decades of his Islamic-rooted rule to 2028.

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Erdogan seeks third decade of rule in Turkish runoff
15:41

Sing Buri man bleeds to death after 12 teeth removed

A fact-finding investigation is underway into the case of a 64-year-old man who reportedly died at a hospital in Sing Buri province from bleeding after getting 12 teeth removed, according to the Thai Dental Council's statement posted on social media on Sunday.

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Sing Buri man bleeds to death after 12 teeth removed
15:27

Selfie fever

Fans of Blackpink, the K-pop band, on Saturday take a group selfie before the 'BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK] BANGKOK ENCORE' concert at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bang Kapi district. The band is set to perform another show on Sunday. (Photos: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)

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Selfie fever
15:11

Ukraine reports 'most important' drone attack on Kyiv since invasion

KYIV, Ukraine: Russia unleashed the "most important" assault by drones on Kyiv overnight Saturday-Sunday since the start of the invasion, but nearly all were destroyed, military authorities said.

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Ukraine reports 'most important' drone attack on Kyiv since invasion
14:59

Green light for pomelo, chicken exports to US, Australia

The United States will start to import Thai pomelos next month while Australia has given a green light for import cooked duck from Thailand after years of negotiations, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.

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Green light for pomelo, chicken exports to US, Australia
14:52

Thailand, 11 other Indo-Pacific nations vow to fortify supply chains

Ministers from Thailand, the United States, Japan and 11 other Indo-Pacific nations agreed Saturday to strengthen supply chain resilience for critical items such as semiconductors and medicines to respond more promptly to emergencies.

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Thailand, 11 other Indo-Pacific nations vow to fortify supply chains
13:17

Most foresee problems forming new govt coalition: poll

A majority of Thai people are harbour doubts about the ability of Move Forward and seven other parties to form a new government even though they command a majority of MPs - 313 - in the House of Representatives, according to an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.

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Most foresee problems forming new govt coalition: poll
12:43

Govt says 1m Chinese tourists visited from Jan to mid-May

Thailand received one million Chinese tourists between January and May 18, a government official said on Sunday, after China's border reopening.

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Govt says 1m Chinese tourists visited from Jan to mid-May
12:36

China Eastern launches new homegrown narrow-body jet

BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China Eastern Airlines on Sunday sent the country's narrow-body jet C919 on its first commercial flight, marking the homegrown plane's entry into passenger service and a milestone for China's efforts to become more self-reliant.

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China Eastern launches new homegrown narrow-body jet
12:23

Heavy rain forecast in most regions this week

The Meteorological Department is warning of heavy rain in most regions of the country this week.

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Heavy rain forecast in most regions this week
10:53

Tour boat catches fire at Ayutthaya river pier, no-one hurt

AYUTTHAYA: A tour boat caught fire at a boat pier in Muang district in the small hours on Sunday. There were no casualties.

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Tour boat catches fire at Ayutthaya river pier, no-one hurt
10:13

Most believe misinformation used during election: poll

Most people believe political parties issued misinformation during the lead-up to the May 14 election, both to smear rivals and to win popularity, according to a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

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Most believe misinformation used during election: poll
09:05

Angels out to shatter Buriram's dream

Bangkok United and Buriram United are both confident that they will win the FA Cup when they meet in the final on Sunday.

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Angels out to shatter Buriram's dream
08:45

Biden cuts deal in principle with Republicans to avert catastrophic US default

US President Joe Biden and Republican lawmakers struck a deal in principle to raise the country's debt ceiling.

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Deal to avert catastrophic US default
08:00

Wherever UTN goes, so must Prayut

The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party could join the coalition alliance if Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remains in the group, said UTN secretary-general Akanat Promphan on Saturday.

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Wherever UTN goes, so must Prayut