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At least 25 people dead after fire in India’s Goa state, chief minister says
Read more: At least 25 people dead after fire in India’s Goa state, chief minister saysMost of the dead were said to be the club’s kitchen workers, as well as three to four tourists.
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China warns foreign media in Hong Kong over fire coverage
Read more: China warns foreign media in Hong Kong over fire coverageThe meeting comes as the authorities scramble to contain public anger over the blaze, in which poor oversight and shoddy materials used in a renovation have been cited as causes of the fire’s devastating spread.
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Spurs ready to challenge for 4 trophies this season, says manager Thomas Frank
Read more: Spurs ready to challenge for 4 trophies this season, says manager Thomas FrankThe Dane also told CNA in an interview that he has a “good squad” with competition among players in many different positions.
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Producers of Separation: Declassified reveal what it took to retell Singapore’s split with Malaysia
Read more: Producers of Separation: Declassified reveal what it took to retell Singapore’s split with MalaysiaFor months, producers combed through “hundreds of letters” for little-known details about Singapore’s split with Malaysia in 1965. The team behind Separation: Declassified open up on how they created the series.
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Thailand’s music festival boom: Why global mega-events are finding a new home in Asia
Read more: Thailand’s music festival boom: Why global mega-events are finding a new home in AsiaLarge-scale music festivals are facing headwinds elsewhere but finding a new base in Thailand, as the country tries to boost its tourism sector in a region ready to party and spend.
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Mpox still a concern in Thailand, mainly among men
Read more: Mpox still a concern in Thailand, mainly among menMpox continues to be a public health concern in Thailand, especially among men with close contact or sexual intercourse with strangers, the Department of Disease Control warned on Tuesday.
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Thai military eyes AI-led warfare plan
Read more: Thai military eyes AI-led warfare planThe Royal Thai Armed Forces plan to establish a new Joint Capabilities Command (JCC) in the next fiscal year as part of a push to develop autonomous military systems and ramp up multi-domain warfare capabilities.
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Refinery feels heat in DSI probe
Read more: Refinery feels heat in DSI probeThe Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will summon PC Siam Petroleum in Surat Thani and ask them to clarify allegations of oil hoarding by the company, as the case may be treated as a special case.
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Influencers, online ads trigger e-vaping rise, worrying parents
Read more: Influencers, online ads trigger e-vaping rise, worrying parentsGrowing concern is mounting over influencers driving youth vaping, with many parents struggling to respond.
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Public transport operators to protest
Read more: Public transport operators to protestPublic transport operators in major cities are under mounting pressure as surging fuel prices erode incomes and threaten services.
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At least 25 people dead after fire in India’s Goa state, chief minister says
Read more: At least 25 people dead after fire in India’s Goa state, chief minister saysMost of the dead were said to be the club’s kitchen workers, as well as three to four tourists.
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China warns foreign media in Hong Kong over fire coverage
Read more: China warns foreign media in Hong Kong over fire coverageThe meeting comes as the authorities scramble to contain public anger over the blaze, in which poor oversight and shoddy materials used in a renovation have been cited as causes of the fire’s devastating spread.
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Disaster declared in three northern Thai provinces
Read more: Disaster declared in three northern Thai provincesThree provinces in northern Thailand — Chiang Mai, Lamphun and Phayao — have been declared emergency disaster zones after days of hazardous air quality, enabling provincial governors to disburse emergency funds to address the situation.
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Huge loan needed to finance fuel subsidies
Read more: Huge loan needed to finance fuel subsidiesThailand’s Oil Fuel Fund is seeking a loan of up to 150 billion baht to stabilise its finances and continue subsidising domestic fuel prices as global diesel costs soar, according to Prasert Sinsukprasert, energy permanent secretary.
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Lawmaker pensions stir big debate
Read more: Lawmaker pensions stir big debateLawmakers have expressed mixed views over scrapping a pension fund for former MPs and senators, amid concerns over fairness and long-term sustainability.