National

Thailand Enforces 48-Hour Alcohol Ban During Holiday

PHUKET: Government offices nationwide, including Phuket Immigration, will close from July 28-30 for three consecutive public holidays, with a 48-hour nationwide ban on alcohol sales to be enforced on the final two days.

National

Gold Prices Dip 50 Baht Per Gram Today

Gold prices fell 50 baht per gram on July 7, with ornamental gold now at 66,200 baht per gram, though traders expect a sharp rebound of 1,000-2,000 baht per gram tomorrow.

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National

PM Launches ABAC Forum to Boost Trade and Investment

Prime Minister Aneurin Chanyaweerakul opened the third APEC Business Advisory Council meeting in Bangkok, emphasizing public-private collaboration and launching the Thailand FastPass initiative to streamline business procedures and boost re

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National

Belgium Crushes Host America, Advances to World Cup Quarterfinals

Belgium dominated the United States 4-1 in a World Cup Round of 16 match in Seattle, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Police

Former Police Chief 'Big Joke' Faces Bribery Trial

BANGKOK: Former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, known as “Big Joke”, appeared at the Supreme Court alongside his lawyer to face corruption allegations related to the gold-bribe scandal yesterday (July 6).

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Community

Pregnant Singer Farida Records Debut Song

Six-month-pregnant singer Farida Hai Thongkham recorded her debut song "A Bad Wife Wanting to Be a Good Mother" in the studio, with producer Prajak Chai impressed by her vocal performance and dedication to creating music for her unborn chil

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