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Landmark Myanmar Rohingya genocide case opens at UN’s top court
Read more: Landmark Myanmar Rohingya genocide case opens at UN’s top courtThe hearings at the International Court of Justice will mark the first time that Rohingya victims of the alleged atrocities will be heard by an international court.
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Thai-Cambodian border truce ‘very fragile’, but major violence unlikely
Read more: Thai-Cambodian border truce ‘very fragile’, but major violence unlikelyA surge of nationalism and local disputes are raising volatility at the Thai-Cambodia border, creating a stern challenge for Thailand’s new prime minister. But analysts say a larger conflagration is unlikely, at least not before the ASEAN Summit in late October.
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Chiang Mai a top spot for digital nomads: Forbes
Read more: Chiang Mai a top spot for digital nomads: ForbesChiang Mai has once again gained international recognition after Forbes magazine named it one of the world’s eight leading destinations for digital nomads and creators in 2026.
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Co-pay scheme misses 30m target
Read more: Co-pay scheme misses 30m targetRegistration for the government’s “Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40” co-payment scheme closed nearly four million places short of its 30 million target, despite attracting more than 26.04 million applicants in five days.
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Gunman in MP shooting confesses, mastermind still unknown
Read more: Gunman in MP shooting confesses, mastermind still unknownA former naval reconnaissance officer arrested on Wednesday has admitted to being the gunman in an attack on a Narathiwat MP, say police, though they remain sceptical of his claim about the identity of the mastermind.
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Historic temple in Surin eyed as tourist hotspot
Read more: Historic temple in Surin eyed as tourist hotspotThe government will restore and preserve Prasat Ta Kwai temple in Surin province to establish it as a sustainable historical tourist attraction, says Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised.
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Debt hike a ‘last resort’
Read more: Debt hike a ‘last resort’Raising the public debt ceiling or issuing emergency borrowing decrees will be considered as a “last resort”, only if global volatility persists and domestic fiscal resources prove insufficient, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says.
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Landmark Myanmar Rohingya genocide case opens at UN’s top court
Read more: Landmark Myanmar Rohingya genocide case opens at UN’s top courtThe hearings at the International Court of Justice will mark the first time that Rohingya victims of the alleged atrocities will be heard by an international court.
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Activist Atchariya granted bail in B2.5m extortion case
Read more: Activist Atchariya granted bail in B2.5m extortion caseCrime victims’ rights activist Atchariya Ruengrattanapong has been released on bail after appearing in court to answer charges in connection with an alleged 2.5-million-baht extortion plot targeting people involved in the justice process.
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‘World’s smallest coffee shops’ star at Milan Design Week
Read more: ‘World’s smallest coffee shops’ star at Milan Design WeekMilan Design Week has been entirely fulfilling for design lovers all over the world. Still, the constant stream of revelations may have left some feeling a little fatigued from keeping up. That said, De’Longhi, in collaboration with Simon Weisse Studio, has just unveiled its latest conceptual project—bringing together art and coffee in a fresh, creative…
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Fuel surcharges jump as airlines tighten schedules
Read more: Fuel surcharges jump as airlines tighten schedulesLocal airlines have continued to reduce capacity by consolidating less profitable flights into remaining services to stay afloat amid rising jet fuel prices, while Japan Airlines and ANA announced a doubling of fuel surcharges, with Thailand-bound fuel surcharges increasing from about 3,000 baht to 6,000 baht.
