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Miss Universe president slams Thai director for Miss Universe Mexico ‘dumb’ remarks, which led to Bangkok walkout
Read more: Miss Universe president slams Thai director for Miss Universe Mexico ‘dumb’ remarks, which led to Bangkok walkoutOn Nov 4, Nawat Itsaragrisil, director of Miss Universe Thailand, was seen reprimanding Miss Universe contestants and calling out Miss Universe Mexico, Fatima Bosch, who later left the room and was followed by several other contestants.
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Israeli settlement plan would mark ‘flagrant’ breach of international law, UK’s Lammy says
Read more: Israeli settlement plan would mark ‘flagrant’ breach of international law, UK’s Lammy saysBritish Foreign Minister David Lammy said an Israeli settlement plan in the West Bank would “divide a Palestinian state in two, mark a flagrant breach of international law and critically undermine the two-state solution.”
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Songkran 2026 around Bangkok: where to make merit then get soaked
Read more: Songkran 2026 around Bangkok: where to make merit then get soakedSongkran in 2026 is best tackled like Bangkok traffic: pick your lane early, commit, and keep a dry change of clothes within reach. The Thai New Year’s water fights still dominate the headlines, but this year’s smartest day trips mix temple-time calm with big-city spectacle, from Rattanakosin’s most photogenic blessings to Samut Prakan’s late-April Mon…
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Long break eases pressure on oil reserves
Read more: Long break eases pressure on oil reservesThe long holiday during the Songkran festival may ease pressure on Thailand’s oil reserves, as demand for diesel is expected to decrease during this period, says the Department of Energy Business.
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Drafting of new constitution cruises to victory in referendum
Read more: Drafting of new constitution cruises to victory in referendumThe Election Commission (EC) announced on Friday that an official referendum result shows overwhelming support for drafting a new constitution to replace the current charter.
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Thai soldier loses leg to landmine near Cambodian border
Read more: Thai soldier loses leg to landmine near Cambodian borderA Thai soldier was critically injured after stepping on an anti‑personnel landmine inside a military outpost in Surin province near the Cambodian border on Friday morning.
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Sansiri launches B1bn programme to invest in small businesses
Read more: Sansiri launches B1bn programme to invest in small businessesSET-listed property developer Sansiri has launched a 1-billion-baht strategic investment programme over three years in a bid to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as part of the company’s strategy to increase revenue from non-core businesses.
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Miss Universe president slams Thai director for Miss Universe Mexico ‘dumb’ remarks, which led to Bangkok walkout
Read more: Miss Universe president slams Thai director for Miss Universe Mexico ‘dumb’ remarks, which led to Bangkok walkoutOn Nov 4, Nawat Itsaragrisil, director of Miss Universe Thailand, was seen reprimanding Miss Universe contestants and calling out Miss Universe Mexico, Fatima Bosch, who later left the room and was followed by several other contestants.
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People’s Party files criminal complaint against EC
Read more: People’s Party files criminal complaint against ECThe People’s Party on Thursday filed a criminal complaint against the Election Commission (EC), alleging misconduct in its handling of the Feb 8 general election, including the use of “identifying marks” on ballot papers and dereliction of duty.
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Thai Airways aims for 5% revenue growth
Read more: Thai Airways aims for 5% revenue growthThai Airways International Plc expects revenue to grow 5% this year as it adds new aircraft and expands in key Asian markets, including India and China.
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Oil spill reaches small island off Phuket
Read more: Oil spill reaches small island off PhuketPHUKET – The oil spill from the capsized cargo ship Sealloyd Arc earlier this month has reached Koh Hey, a tourist island just off the southeast coast of this tourist island, with authorities continuing clean‑up operations on Thursday.