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Haaland's Father Hints At Real Madrid Move
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Haaland's Father Hints At Real Madrid Move

Erling Haaland's father hints his son could join Real Madrid in the future, though the Manchester City striker remains content under his long-term contract after a brilliant World Cup campaign.

Thailand Seeks Senate Approval For 10.3 Billion Baht Budget Reallocation
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Thailand Seeks Senate Approval For 10.3 Billion Baht Budget Reallocation

Thailand's government seeks Senate approval for a 10.3 billion baht budget reallocation to strengthen the economy and address domestic and external crises. The bill, already passed by parliament, redirects unused allocations from government

Deputy PM Ekniti Launches Facebook Page For Economic Policy
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Deputy PM Ekniti Launches Facebook Page For Economic Policy

Deputy PM Ekniti Nitithanprapas launched a Facebook page to explain his economic policies and address Thailand's structural challenges, including energy crises and chronic fiscal deficits, through a five-pillar approach focused on stabiliza

Hongsiam Herbal Launches Artist Edition Yardome Case at The Pop 2026
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Hongsiam Herbal Launches Artist Edition Yardome Case at The Pop 2026

Hongsiam Herbal launches limited-edition "Nong Jao Nai Artist Edition" yardome cases at THE POP 2026, collaborating with international artists to expand the Thai herbal brand into the collectibles and contemporary art market.

Thailand Launches Digital Labor Complaint System
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Thailand Launches Digital Labor Complaint System

Thailand launches the 'Traffy Fondue' digital complaint system in August to help 45 million workers report labor issues like wage violations and unsafe conditions through smartphone photos and AI analysis. The platform promises faster resol

Entertainment World Mourns Passing Of Actor Dingdong Archun
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Entertainment World Mourns Passing Of Actor Dingdong Archun

Actor and model Dingdong Archun Nilthalakshan, a prominent Thai drama star from the 1980s-90s, has died after battling kidney cancer. His funeral and merit-making ceremony are scheduled for July 9.

Six Nations Warn: Upgrade Steel Standards Against Earthquake Risk
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Six Nations Warn: Upgrade Steel Standards Against Earthquake Risk

Six ASEAN nations are urging governments to tighten construction steel standards due to safety concerns over induction furnace steel, which may pose earthquake risks despite meeting outdated regulations.

Gold Research Center Eyes Fed Policy, Middle East Tensions
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Gold Research Center Eyes Fed Policy, Middle East Tensions

Most gold market experts predict price increases in the coming week, with nearly 60% of investors surveyed also expecting gains, as weakening U.S. employment data and Middle East tensions support gold as a safe-haven asset.

Thai Water Lilies Bloom Into Major Export Market
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Thai Water Lilies Bloom Into Major Export Market

Thailand's Commerce Ministry is pushing water lilies as a major export opportunity, projecting the global market to grow from 3.8 billion USD in 2025 to 6.9 billion USD by 2034, fueled by a Gen Z trend of posing in traditional Thai dress wi

Richarlison Consoles Brazil Team After World Cup Elimination
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Richarlison Consoles Brazil Team After World Cup Elimination

Richarlison consoled Brazil's teammates after their World Cup elimination, drawing on his own disappointment from Qatar 2022 to encourage the squad following their loss to Norway in the Round of 16.

Neymar Retires From Brazil After World Cup Elimination
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Neymar Retires From Brazil After World Cup Elimination

Neymar has retired from Brazil's national team after the squad's World Cup elimination, ending a 16-year international career that began at the same stadium where it concluded.

Ancelotti Vows to Stay Despite Brazil's World Cup Exit
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Ancelotti Vows to Stay Despite Brazil's World Cup Exit

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti will remain in his position despite the team's round-of-16 elimination at the 2026 World Cup following a 2-1 loss to Norway on July 5.