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Thai military finds fake police setups at Cambodian scam complex
Read more: Thai military finds fake police setups at Cambodian scam complexThe O’Smach scam complex included rooms set up to imitate police offices from at least seven countries, including Singapore, China, India, Indonesia and Vietnam.
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Prabowo slams Bali local government over island’s waste crisis, warns of threat to tourism
Read more: Prabowo slams Bali local government over island’s waste crisis, warns of threat to tourismIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto said that he would not hesitate to deploy military and police personnel to assist with clean-up efforts if local governments are unable to act swiftly.
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Trump lowers tariffs on China after meeting with Xi produces rare earth deal
Read more: Trump lowers tariffs on China after meeting with Xi produces rare earth deal“I guess on the scale from 0 to 10, with 10 being the best, I would say the meeting was a 12,” Trump said of his talks with Xi.
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When Trump meets Xi: What’s on the agenda and who might have the upper hand?
Read more: When Trump meets Xi: What’s on the agenda and who might have the upper hand?The high-stakes meeting will test how far both countries are willing to steady ties strained by trade disputes, tech rivalry and geopolitical competition, analysts told CNA.
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8.8 million register for welfare
Read more: 8.8 million register for welfareMore than 8.86 million State Welfare Card holders have completed registration to confirm their eligibility for the 2026 State Welfare Registration Programme, with over 8.45 million of them verified, the Finance Ministry said on Saturday.
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Busy day on city campaign trail
Read more: Busy day on city campaign trailKey candidates in the June 28 Bangkok governor race continued to court voters on Saturday, pitching policies that range from public safety and environmental protection to economic revitalisation and transport improvements, as the campaign entered its final stretch.
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Cabinet approves B400-billion borrowing decree
Read more: Cabinet approves B400-billion borrowing decreeThe cabinet on Tuesday approved an emergency decree to borrow 400 billion baht to alleviate cost of living pressures and support measures to reduce energy costs, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
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EEC market weakens as condos tumble
Read more: EEC market weakens as condos tumbleThe housing market in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) continued to soften in 2025, with both demand and supply contracting year-on-year, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
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Bright but patchy outlook for solar push
Read more: Bright but patchy outlook for solar pushStronger promotion of solar power by Thai authorities amid an energy crisis holds promise, but still faces challenges, say industry analysts.
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Thai military finds fake police setups at Cambodian scam complex
Read more: Thai military finds fake police setups at Cambodian scam complexThe O’Smach scam complex included rooms set up to imitate police offices from at least seven countries, including Singapore, China, India, Indonesia and Vietnam.
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Prabowo slams Bali local government over island’s waste crisis, warns of threat to tourism
Read more: Prabowo slams Bali local government over island’s waste crisis, warns of threat to tourismIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto said that he would not hesitate to deploy military and police personnel to assist with clean-up efforts if local governments are unable to act swiftly.
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Three Thai beaches make world’s 50 best list
Read more: Three Thai beaches make world’s 50 best listThailand’s Donald Duck Bay in the Similan Islands has been ranked 10th in the World’s 50 Best Beaches 2026, with two beaches in Trang and Phuket provinces placing 23rd and 27th.
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Iran warns will attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump announces escort plan
Read more: Iran warns will attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump announces escort planTEHRAN – Iran’s military warned on Monday that US forces would be attacked if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump said the United States would begin escorting ships through the waterway.
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Cabinet mulls loan plan
Read more: Cabinet mulls loan planThe cabinet will consider a borrowing framework worth several hundred billion baht to fund the government’s “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” (Thais Helping Thais Plus) programme on Tuesday, along with other welfare measures and renewable energy initiatives.