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Public anger, calls for accountability after 6 Chinese students die at Inner Mongolia mining facility
Read more: Public anger, calls for accountability after 6 Chinese students die at Inner Mongolia mining facilityIn the accident on Jul 23, the students were observing an industrial flotation tank when the grating panel they were standing on collapsed, causing them to fall and drown.
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Condo sales likely to remain flat on muted purchasing power
Read more: Condo sales likely to remain flat on muted purchasing powerThe condo market in 2026 is expected to remain subdued but more selective, with developers prioritising inventory clearance, premium pricing and differentiated projects, amid weak domestic purchasing power and prolonged economic uncertainty.
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Foreign funds return to Thai equity market
Read more: Foreign funds return to Thai equity marketForeign funds have returned to Thai equities as global risk appetite improves, yet analysts caution about potential downward pressure, noting risks remain regarding trade retaliation and geopolitical spillovers that temporarily receded.
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River cruise bookings sink amid mourning
Read more: River cruise bookings sink amid mourningRiver cruise operators are reporting a cancellation rate of 30-40% after the Vijit Chao Phraya illumination festival was postponed for the mourning period for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the late Queen Mother, while hotels are urging authorities to provide detailed guidelines to prevent people from cancelling their New Year celebrations.
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Thai PM stands firm on conditions for reopening border with Cambodia
Read more: Thai PM stands firm on conditions for reopening border with CambodiaThailand will not reopen its border with Cambodia until Phnom Penh meets four conditions and restores diplomatic ties, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared on Tuesday.
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Tributes continue to pour in for late queen
Read more: Tributes continue to pour in for late queenWorld leaders and international organisations continue to express their condolences over the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, as government institutions and members of the public pay tribute to her enduring legacy of service and compassion.
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Public anger, calls for accountability after 6 Chinese students die at Inner Mongolia mining facility
Read more: Public anger, calls for accountability after 6 Chinese students die at Inner Mongolia mining facilityIn the accident on Jul 23, the students were observing an industrial flotation tank when the grating panel they were standing on collapsed, causing them to fall and drown.
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Two parties warn of adverse impact of rare earths MoU with US
Read more: Two parties warn of adverse impact of rare earths MoU with USMembers of the Democrat Party and the People’s Party have warned the Anutin Charnvirakul government of possible adverse effects from the new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States on the supply of critical minerals.
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The art of staying human in a hyper-efficient world
Read more: The art of staying human in a hyper-efficient worldSomewhere between the early alarms, back-to-back meetings and endless notifications, we lost something. We became efficient — frighteningly efficient — but a little less human. We move fast, talk fast and decide fast.
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Trump inks US deals on trade, critical minerals with Southeast Asian partners
Read more: Trump inks US deals on trade, critical minerals with Southeast Asian partnersKUALA LUMPUR: US President Donald Trump signed a flurry of deals on trade and critical minerals with three Southeast Asian partners on Sunday, as Washington looked to address trade imbalances and diversify supply chains amid tighter export curbs on rare earths by China.