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UK floats single market for goods with EU

LONDON - The British ⁠government has ⁠proposed the creation of a single market for goods with the European Union in what would be an ambitious reset ‌of its post-Brexit ties with the bloc, but Brussels has rejected the idea, British media have reported.

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At least 90 killed in China coal mine blast

The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine ‌in Shanxi province in northern China has reached 90, the state broadcaster CCTV reported on Saturday.

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Koh Phangan nominee crackdown nets 22 foreigners

Thai police in Surat Thani wrapped up the second phase of their crackdown on foreign nominee businesses on Koh Phangan on Saturday, arresting 22 foreigners and seizing more than 40 rai of land worth over 200 million baht.

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DNA study finds multiple blackchin tilapia sources

A new study by researchers from Chulalongkorn University has concluded that invasive blackchin tilapia were introduced to Thailand at multiple places and in multiple ways, and not as a result of a single introduction as believed earlier.

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Cutting visa-free stays? Show us the lower crime stats

After circling the issue seemingly since being elected, the cabinet finally moved forward this week to end the 60-day visa-free programme for 93 nationalities, citing a need to stem crime and misconduct by foreigners. But if discussion of the decision’s necessity is now officially closed, attention must turn instead to…

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iPhone crash detection feature explained

iPhone users can activate Apple’s lifesaving Crash Detection feature to automatically detect a severe car accident and call for assistance without needing an accompanying Apple Watch.

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Volvo fire on Thai motorway ‘not a battery issue’

Volvo Car Thailand says a fire involving a Volvo XC60 SUV on a motorway did not originate from the battery area, based on an initial examination.

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Four teens held in killing of Myanmar worker

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Four Thai teenagers have been arrested for allegedly killing a 35-year-old worker from Myanmar at a garbage disposal site in this northeastern province.

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Visitor programmes on sustainable elephant care in Ayutthaya

Footage of tourists interacting with elephants in Thailand’s tourism industry has frequently drawn criticism over animal welfare concerns. At one of the country’s best-known elephant attractions, the Royal Kraal Village in Ayutthaya province, American mahout Lexi Zamrzla shares insights from eight years of caring for elephants there, while the village’s…

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Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO

GENEVA - The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said on Friday, as the toll continued to rise.

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New US Fed chair says he will be 'reform-oriented'

WASHINGTON - New US Federal Reserve Chair vowed to be "reform-oriented" as he was sworn in at the White House on Friday, with President Donald Trump insisting the central bank chief would be "totally independent."

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New Fed chief faces immediate pressure

With Kevin Warsh taking the helm at the US Federal Reserve this month, succeeding chairman Jerome Powell, all eyes are on the policies of the hand-picked candidate of President Donald Trump.

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Bangkok governor contest heats up

Bangkok's gubernatorial race is gaining momentum, with eight candidates declared and 85.9% of respondents in a new survey saying they intend to vote on June 28.

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Democrats flag laundering claims

A Democrat Party deputy leader said the party has received complaints alleging that Chinese "grey capital" networks are laundering money through nominee firms, illegal venues and nightlife businesses in Bangkok.

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Vietnam leader to make state visit

The President of Vietnam will visit Thailand from May 27-29 at the invitation of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, marking his first trip since assuming office in April.

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Sugarcane-derived bio-oil eyed as huge waste-saver

Khon Kaen University is developing bio-oil from sugarcane leaves to cut agricultural waste and support clean energy production, with the prototype technology capable of producing up to 1,000 litres daily.

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Caution urged on preservatives in processed meat

Public health aiuthorities in Thailand are warning against excessive use of preservatives in processed meat, saying that high concentrations of nitrite and nitrate salts in food have been linked to an increased cancer risk.

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Govt to hold new round of SME talks soon

The government is preparing a fresh round of discussions with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance economic measures following a recent meeting with leaders from 10 private-sector groups, according to a government source.

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Pakistan military chief arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war

TEHRAN - Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday, with Islamabad mediating as the Islamic republic examines a new US proposal to end the Middle East war.

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US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation on Friday, ending the tenure of a long-term contrarian who appeared to be at odds with President Donald Trump over the Iran war.

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Tourism operators back 30-day visa return

Tourism operators in Phuket and Pattaya backed the government's decision to restore 30-day visa-free stays, saying the move would help curb illegal businesses and low-spending long-stay visitors.

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Ratchanok, Panitchaphon storm into KL semi-finals

Ratchanok Intanon and Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul moved into the semi-finals of the BWF Malaysia Masters in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, while Pitchamon Opatniputh exited at the hands of top seed Chen Yufei.

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Thai airlines grapple with jet fuel surge

Despite increased airfares, airlines have been unable to absorb rising jet fuel costs during the summer period, with this expense increasing from 30-35% of operational costs to 60% in May.

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Toxic air deadlier than tobacco

Air pollution is one of the greatest environmental threats to human health. Every day, 99% of the global population breathes in invisible microparticles from dirty air, which enter our bloodstream and cause damage to our cells and organs. This contributes to 7.9 million deaths around the world every year and…

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Higher electricity prices to hit large Thai families

Large households and small businesses operating from residential properties are expected to face higher electricity bills from July, as the government prepares to roll out a new tariff system.

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