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Agriculture Seeks 1 Billion Baht to Expand School Milk Program to Grade 9
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Agriculture Seeks 1 Billion Baht to Expand School Milk Program to Grade 9

Thailand's Agriculture Ministry seeks 1 billion baht to expand its school milk program to Grade 9 students, potentially distributing 90 tons of raw milk daily while addressing the country's dairy surplus crisis.

Eriksen Prepares Soccer Comeback Despite Heart Attack Risks
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Eriksen Prepares Soccer Comeback Despite Heart Attack Risks

Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen prepares for his return to professional football after suffering cardiac arrest at Euro 2020, despite medical warnings that another serious heart event could occur. The 34-year-old received a pacemaker an

Singer Fluke Addresses Alleged Affair In Emotional Posts
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Singer Fluke Addresses Alleged Affair In Emotional Posts

Thai singer Fluke Thitikorn broke his silence on an alleged affair involving his wife, revealing he has known about the situation for two years while trying to preserve his family. In emotional social media posts, he pleaded with the other

Klopp Reveals Liverpool's Costly Mbappé Pursuit Effort
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Klopp Reveals Liverpool's Costly Mbappé Pursuit Effort

Liverpool chartered a private jet to pursue Kylian Mbappé's signing when he was at Monaco under Jürgen Klopp, but the striker ultimately joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 instead.

Thai King Grants Ecclesiastical Certificates to Five Monks
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Thai King Grants Ecclesiastical Certificates to Five Monks

The Thai King has granted ecclesiastical certificates and elevated titles to five Buddhist monks across major Bangkok temples, including appointments to senior scholar and abbot positions effective July 8, 2026.

Hugo Broos Steps Down As South Africa Coach
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Hugo Broos Steps Down As South Africa Coach

Hugo Broos steps down as South Africa coach after five years, ending speculation about his future following the team's World Cup exit. The Belgian coach confirmed he won't continue in the role but may take an advisory position with the fede

Thailand Faces Super-Aged Society Within 5 Years
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Thailand Faces Super-Aged Society Within 5 Years

Thailand will become a super-aged society within five years as births plunge and deaths surge, threatening labor supply and economic productivity, the Industry Minister warned while calling for the cement sector to lead the nation's transit

Mbappe Eyes Long Road to World Cup Glory After Ankle Injury
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Mbappe Eyes Long Road to World Cup Glory After Ankle Injury

France advanced to the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 quarter-final victory over Morocco, as captain Kylian Mbappe tied Lionel Messi's tournament goal tally of 8 while recovering from an ankle injury he sustained late in the match.

Saka Frustrated As Quansah Banned Two Games
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Saka Frustrated As Quansah Banned Two Games

England defender Jarrell Quansah faces a two-match ban after his red card in the World Cup Round of 16 win over Mexico, frustrating teammate Bukayo Saka ahead of the semi-final against Norway.

France Reaches World Cup Semis For Third Straight Time
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France Reaches World Cup Semis For Third Straight Time

France advanced to the World Cup semifinals for the third consecutive tournament, defeating Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinals with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé on July 9.

Haaland: Norway's World Cup Chances Still Slim
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Haaland: Norway's World Cup Chances Still Slim

Norway's Erling Haaland acknowledges his team remains unlikely to win the 2026 World Cup despite beating Brazil, as they prepare to face England in the semi-finals.

France Advances To World Cup Semis, Beats Morocco 2-0
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France Advances To World Cup Semis, Beats Morocco 2-0

France advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Morocco on July 10, with Kylian Mbappé scoring his record-breaking 20th tournament goal in the 60th minute.