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Thai-Cambodian border reopening concerns eased
Read more: Thai-Cambodian border reopening concerns easedCaretaker Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit has eased concerns about a plan to reopen some border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia, saying more steps must be taken before the gates can be unlocked.
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Bangkok’s keeper-killing lions to be caged and retrained
Read more: Bangkok’s keeper-killing lions to be caged and retrainedThe five lions that mauled a Safari World keeper to death on Wednesday have been caged and will be retrained, or they would continue to attack humans, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation says.
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Cambodia pushes for UN debate as border tensions persist
Read more: Cambodia pushes for UN debate as border tensions persistA letter from the Cambodian permanent representative to the United Nations has emerged, revealing a call the country made on June 16 for “prevention of armed conflict” with Thailand to be placed on the agenda of the United Nations General Assembly.
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Trump says tariff letters to 12 countries going out Monday
Read more: Trump says tariff letters to 12 countries going out MondayWASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said he had signed letters to 12 countries outlining the various tariff levels they would face on goods they export to the United States, with the “take it or leave it” offers to be sent out on Monday.
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From catch to canvas: Thai gyotaku artist turns fish into art
Read more: From catch to canvas: Thai gyotaku artist turns fish into artThai artist Jaturun Rungruengsaowapak practices the traditional Japanese fish printing technique called gyotaku to accurately capture and preserve the intricate details of Thailand’s diverse fish species. Gyotaku highlights their beauty and significance beyond mere catch.
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Phumtham vows drug blitz
Read more: Phumtham vows drug blitzInterior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has pledged a nationwide crackdown on narcotics, crime syndicates, and mafia-style figures, calling the drug crisis a pressing threat to national security.
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ARV rolls out AI tech to prevent disasters
Read more: ARV rolls out AI tech to prevent disastersAI and Robots Ventures Co (ARV), a subsidiary of PTT Exploration and Production Plc, is using artificial intelligence technology to grow its business by offering Bedrock data analytics software to state agencies, which handles a range of tasks from tax collection to disaster prevention.
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Impact of domestic tourism stimulus likely to disappoint
Read more: Impact of domestic tourism stimulus likely to disappointThe government’s domestic tourism co-payment scheme is likely to provide only modest support to the sector, which is weighed down by Thailand’s weak economic outlook, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
