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Princess Bajrakitiyabha passes away at 47

Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati passed away on Thursday night at the age of 47, the Royal Household Bureau announced on Friday morning.

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Power Mall bets on World Cup demand

After a long, nail-biting wait, the broadcasting rights in Thailand for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been secured. Power Mall, a Thai electrical appliance retailer under The Mall Group Co Ltd, expects the tournament to boost overall appliance sales during the competition period.

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Ex-Tottenham owner sells art collection in blockbuster auction

LONDON — Works by artists including Picasso, Magritte and Klimt, amassed by the ex-owner of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, head to auction this month with a total sales estimate of £200 million (8.7 million baht).

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Refiners adjust sourcing as war rattles markets

Thailand's major oil refineries continue to operate smoothly and supply the nation with refined oil despite escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to the Federation of Thai Industries' Petroleum Refining Industry Club.

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Food poisoning suspected as 147 schoolchildren fall ill

Doctors say food poisoning is suspected after 147 children experienced abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea at a public school in Yasothon on Wednesday.

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Guru's daily horoscope for June 12

The day of the week you were born on can reveal a lot... Read on.

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Princess Bajrakitiyabha passes away at 47

Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati passed away on Thursday night at the age of 47, the Royal Household Bureau announced on Friday morning.

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Monomax to show all World Cup matches in Thailand

Jasmine International Plc (JAS) has officially secured the broadcasting rights for the Fifa World Cup 2026 in Thailand, just hours before the first match kicks off, ensuring that all 104 matches will be available to football fans.

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Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman in Songwriters Hall of Fame

NEW YORK - Taylor Swift on Thursday became the youngest woman ever inducted into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame, another milestone in the 36-year-old US pop star's record-breaking career.

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Central bank insists the baht is stable

The Bank of Thailand says it is confident about the baht's stability despite recent depreciation against the US dollar amid heightened external uncertainties.

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Chadchart challenged over rehires

Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is facing a complaint filed with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) over the allegedly unlawful appointment of 17 senior Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials after a review panel ruled the appointments invalid.

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Mexico get World Cup party started with win as South Africa see red

MEXICO CITY - Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in a tempestuous clash with three red cards ‌as the pyrotechnic smoke of the opening ceremony gave way to a cloud of red mist at the rocking Azteca Stadium.

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Trump cancels Iran strikes, touts imminent deal

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat of further strikes against Iran on Thursday and said a deal with Tehran to end the war could be signed in coming days.

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Chaichanok to face grilling

The opposition will join the House legal affairs committee next week to summon Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob to explain the controversial 1.6-billion-baht TH-AI Passport project, warning that it will seek an anti-graft investigation if the scheme proceeds.

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Gold dips amid renewed Mideast conflict

Renewed hostility between the US and Iran, which has caused oil prices to remain elevated longer than expected, has triggered a fresh downturn in gold prices, potentially dipping to US$3,500-3,600 an ounce or 60,000 baht per baht-weight domestically, says Kritcharat Hirunyasiri, chairman of MTS Gold.

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Firms push for wider co-pay eligibility

The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) wants to unlock the conditions for the "Thai Chuay Thai Plus" co-payment scheme by expanding eligibility to business of all sizes, supporting business continuity and employment.

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UK defence minister quits with stinging rebuke of PM Starmer

LONDON - British Defence Secretary John Healey quit on Thursday, accusing beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry of failing to commit enough money to protect the country.

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UN experts, MSF condemn crackdown on women by Afghan morality police

KABUL - A group of UN experts on Thursday denounced a crackdown on women by the Taliban morality police in the western Afghan city of Herat, saying at least two people had been killed and more than 20 injured during recent protests against the restrictions.

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Drones, lone wolves, rowdy fans: US security officials ready for World Cup

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - World Cup matches in the United States have been made as safe as they "can possibly be" -– from crowd control to anti-drone measures at every game -- but concerns remain about lone wolf attacks, according to top government officials.

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Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal

MADRID - Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday on a three-year deal, with the Portuguese veteran making a sensational return to the Spanish capital after 13 years away.

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Middle Eastern wars: Wait for September

Last Tuesday, US President Donald Trump told journalists that the United States and Iran are "in the final throes of what will be a very, very good deal".

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Clear the air, Chadchart

As the Bangkok gubernatorial election approaches, top candidate and ex-governor Chadchart Sittipunt is feeling the heat from his sluggish response to the city's controversial exercise equipment procurement projects, in which several items were purchased at unreasonably high cost.

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Ministry backs down in B1.6bn AI controversy

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry says it plans to negotiate with the TH-AI Passport project provider to adjust contract details regarding the pay-per-use concept, in an effort to tamp down public criticism and ensure optimal benefits.

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Asean must rely on itself and Japan

It sounds somewhat paradoxical to think that Asean is more internally problematic than ever, and yet the 11-member Southeast Asian bloc also needs to rely on itself like never before. But such is the tough reality in Thailand's regional neighbourhood. Under pressure from both the United States and China, Asean…

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Queer streams from Prime Video to enjoy during Pride Month

Prime Video Thailand joins the international LGBTI community in celebrating Pride Month with "Every Color, Every Story", a campaign that addresses the beautiful, messy, triumphant spectrum of human identity.

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