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Outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx apologises after fireworks display in Tibet sparks fury, investigation
Read more: Outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx apologises after fireworks display in Tibet sparks fury, investigationStaged in collaboration with acclaimed Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang, the Sep 19 display saw multi-coloured fireworks being set off along a mountain trail in the climate-sensitive region.
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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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Industrial property defies uncertainty
Read more: Industrial property defies uncertaintyThe industrial and logistics property sector continues to outperform other segments, supported by robust demand and ongoing government backing despite prevailing uncertainties, according to property consultancy CBRE Thailand.
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Traditional media stages 2026 comeback
Read more: Traditional media stages 2026 comebackThailand’s media industry spending is expected to grow by 1.7% in 2026 to reach 87.3 billion baht, as brands shift from short-term performance marketing towards a more balanced, structurally driven growth strategy, according to media agency Media Intelligence Group (MI Group).
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May parole for Thaksin
Read more: May parole for ThaksinFormer prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be eligible to apply for parole in May, in accordance with regulations requiring inmates to serve two-thirds of their sentence, said Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat.
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Outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx apologises after fireworks display in Tibet sparks fury, investigation
Read more: Outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx apologises after fireworks display in Tibet sparks fury, investigationStaged in collaboration with acclaimed Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang, the Sep 19 display saw multi-coloured fireworks being set off along a mountain trail in the climate-sensitive region.
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State Audit Office responds to music video backlash
Read more: State Audit Office responds to music video backlashThe State Audit Office (SAO) has defended a morale-boosting music video it made in light of public comments questioning its appropriateness at a time when many questions remain unanswered about the collapse of its building that claimed over 90 lives last year.
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Ekniti welcomes latest US tariff measures
Read more: Ekniti welcomes latest US tariff measuresThe latest US tariff measures, which impose a uniform 15% import tariff on goods worldwide, is seen as a positive signal for the Thai economy and is expected to help push Thailand’s GDP growth above 2%, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
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Retailers call for more help than just spending stimulus
Read more: Retailers call for more help than just spending stimulusAs the Bhumjaithai Party prepares to lead the next government, one significant campaign pledge was to revive the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme. However, people in the wholesale and retail sectors view this initiative as a temporary fix rather than a long-term solution to the country’s sluggish economy.
