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Singapore government pledges US$50,000 for flood-hit Pakistan
Read more: Singapore government pledges US$50,000 for flood-hit PakistanFloods in Pakistan since late June have killed more than 900 people and forced millions to evacuate.
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Hong Kong student let off with warning over AI porn, fuels calls to ban sexually explicit deepfakes
Read more: Hong Kong student let off with warning over AI porn, fuels calls to ban sexually explicit deepfakesA law student at the University of Hong Kong allegedly used AI to turn photos of his friends, classmates and other acquaintances into sexually explicit content.
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South Korea set to order airlines to check Boeing jet fuel switches in wake of Air India crash report
Read more: South Korea set to order airlines to check Boeing jet fuel switches in wake of Air India crash reportA spokesperson for South Korea’s transport ministry said the checks were in line with a 2018 advisory from the US Federal Aviation Administration.
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Pilot error or technical fault? Air India crash report deepens mystery of fuel supply cut
Read more: Pilot error or technical fault? Air India crash report deepens mystery of fuel supply cutThe preliminary report has put the spotlight on the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner fuel control switches.
Thailand
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OR launches self-service fuel pilot
Read more: OR launches self-service fuel pilotPTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), the oil trading arm of PTT Group, is conducting a market test of its self-service fuel system as part of preparations for potential labour shortages and rising minimum wages.
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New plan to lower oil price
Read more: New plan to lower oil priceEnergy Minister Akanat Promphan has signalled that a second reduction in refining margins of more than 2 baht per litre could be implemented this week, raising expectations of relief at the pump.
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Life segment forecasts watershed year in 2026
Read more: Life segment forecasts watershed year in 2026Thailand’s life insurance industry is on track for a milestone year, with total premiums for both life and non-life projected to exceed 1 trillion baht for the first time, driven by strong growth in health and critical illness coverage despite lingering economic headwinds.
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Sovereign technology key to national security, say pundits
Read more: Sovereign technology key to national security, say punditsThailand must develop its own sovereign technology and innovative infrastructure to ensure long-term national security and economic growth, say tech researchers and a military official.
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Yodchanan may not take ministry post
Read more: Yodchanan may not take ministry postSpeculation is mounting that Pheu Thai prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat may not take up any ministerial post in the new government being formed by the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party.
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Singapore government pledges US$50,000 for flood-hit Pakistan
Read more: Singapore government pledges US$50,000 for flood-hit PakistanFloods in Pakistan since late June have killed more than 900 people and forced millions to evacuate.
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Chanettee tied for lead at Honda LPGA Thailand
Read more: Chanettee tied for lead at Honda LPGA ThailandChanettee Wannasaen of Thailand had nine birdies — along with two bogeys — en route to a 7-under par 65 and a share of the lead after the first round of the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament in Pattaya on Thursday.
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EC stands by ballot safeguards
Read more: EC stands by ballot safeguardsThe Election Commission (EC) has reaffirmed the confidentiality of ballots, with provincial election officials adamant that voting secrecy remains fully protected under legal safeguards and administrative procedures, amid growing public debate over the use of QR codes and barcodes on ballot papers.
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Laser IDs no privacy risk: People’s Party
Read more: Laser IDs no privacy risk: People’s PartyThe People’s Party (PP) has defended its use of Laser ID numbers for party membership applications, insisting the process is secure, lawful and does not involve storing members’ personal data in its database.