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Celebrating the most prestigious and the ugliest of the automotive world
Read more: Celebrating the most prestigious and the ugliest of the automotive worldIn California, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is an invite-only event celebrating the most valuable collector cars in the world. And just a few miles away, Concours d’LeMons is a once-a-year celebration of the less desirable, less loved and less expensive automobiles. Lee Cowan heads to both events — one that celebrates the best in…
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White House shooting live: Gun-wielding suspect killed by Secret Service as shots fired toward executive mansion
Read more: White House shooting live: Gun-wielding suspect killed by Secret Service as shots fired toward executive mansionTrump was at home as incident unfolded in nation’s capital on Saturday evening
Asia
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Thailand votes as three main parties battle for power
Read more: Thailand votes as three main parties battle for powerAn outright majority for any of the three main parties is unlikely, so an alliance is almost certain to be required to form a government.
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Factory explosion in North China kills 8
Read more: Factory explosion in North China kills 8The explosion occurred at Jiapeng biotech company, located in Shanyin County, about 400km west of Beijing.
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‘I have nothing left’: How a fiery tragedy upended Wang Fuk Court’s way of life
Read more: ‘I have nothing left’: How a fiery tragedy upended Wang Fuk Court’s way of lifeBefore the catastrophic fire, Wang Fuk Court was an ordinary Hong Kong estate with a steady, familiar rhythm of daily life.
Thailand
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Gold’s downward price trend is over
Read more: Gold’s downward price trend is overBullion has finished its downward trend, supporting the price to reach US$5,500 per ounce or 90,000 baht per baht weight for local gold bars by the end of the year, says Kritcharat Hirunyasiri, chairman of MTS Gold, one of Thailand’s top three gold traders.
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Loan decree faces pushback
Read more: Loan decree faces pushbackThe future of the government’s 400-billion-baht emergency loan decree remains uncertain after opposition parties on Monday submitted a petition asking the House Speaker to forward the matter to the Constitutional Court for a ruling.
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Huge turnout battles rash of wildfires
Read more: Huge turnout battles rash of wildfiresWildfires intensified across northern and western Thailand, with 2,165 hotspots detected, as officials and an army of 25,000 fire-fighters escalated aerial and ground operations to contain spreading blazes.
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Nike takes a walk on the spicy side
Read more: Nike takes a walk on the spicy sideArguably Thailand’s most celebrated season, Songkran just swept through — ushering in the Thai New Year with its signature water-soaked celebration. Tapping into that spirit, Nike drops a festive take on the Nike SB Dunk Low with the “Songkran” iteration.
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Fuel-related crime rampant in upper South
Read more: Fuel-related crime rampant in upper SouthThai authorities have uncovered extensive irregularities in fuel transport and storage following nationwide investigations aimed at preventing a fuel shortage linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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Thailand votes as three main parties battle for power
Read more: Thailand votes as three main parties battle for powerAn outright majority for any of the three main parties is unlikely, so an alliance is almost certain to be required to form a government.
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Factory explosion in North China kills 8
Read more: Factory explosion in North China kills 8The explosion occurred at Jiapeng biotech company, located in Shanyin County, about 400km west of Beijing.
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Blood-curdling message from Isoc alarms public
Read more: Blood-curdling message from Isoc alarms publicA senior army official’s remark and a brazen attack on a Narathiwat MP have intensified scrutiny of southern policy, fuelling political pressure and debate over security.
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Thais seek help from Oman
Read more: Thais seek help from OmanForeign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has travelled to Oman to seek assistance in securing safe passage for Thai cargo vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Traditional “Luk Noo” rocket race kicks off in Pathum Thani
Read more: Traditional “Luk Noo” rocket race kicks off in Pathum ThaniThe first round of the traditional Mon “Luk Noo” (little rat) rocket-firing contest was held on Sunday at Hatthasan Kaset temple in Khlong Luang district of Pathum Thani province, attracting local participants alongside Thai and international spectators. Handcrafted rockets were launched along a wire to strike a model castle, showcasing skills passed down through generations…