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Two Teenagers' Gang Fight Resolved in the Ring: Mothers Arrange Boxing Match with Press as Witnesses
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Two Teenagers' Gang Fight Resolved in the Ring: Mothers Arrange Boxing Match with Press as Witnesses

Two mothers arranged a boxing match between their rival sons at a Hat Yai gym to settle months of gang violence, with the fight ending early when one teenager's elbow strike caused a serious cut; both agreed to end their feud afterward.

Donation scammers, illegal beach vendors targeted at Patong Beach
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Donation scammers, illegal beach vendors targeted at Patong Beach

Phuket authorities arrested illegal donation collectors operating along Patong Beach as part of a broader crackdown on unregulated street activities in the popular tourist destination.

Inspection of Chanthaburi Durian Farm Uncovers 1.5 Tons of Substandard Fruit Destined for Export; Officials Order Disposal and Red Marking
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Inspection of Chanthaburi Durian Farm Uncovers 1.5 Tons of Substandard Fruit Destined for Export; Officials Order Disposal and Red Marking

Inspectors in Chanthaburi found 1.5 tons of substandard durian hidden in a 7-ton export shipment, ordering the underripe fruit marked in red to prevent resale. The facility received a warning, with threats of license suspension for repeat v

Heartbroken Durian Farmer Watches 4 Tons of Fruit Destroyed as Storm Strikes Just Before Harvest
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Heartbroken Durian Farmer Watches 4 Tons of Fruit Destroyed as Storm Strikes Just Before Harvest

A durian farmer in Nakhon Ratchasima lost approximately 4 tons of fruit when a sudden windstorm destroyed her orchard on May 2, just 80 days before the harvest was due.

Phuket to host Andaman economic meeting, study tour
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Phuket to host Andaman economic meeting, study tour

Phuket will host an Andaman economic summit this month, bringing together government and business leaders from southern Thailand to drive regional development.

South African dies in fall from condo
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South African dies in fall from condo

A 37-year-old South African man died after falling from a Kathu condominium and was found in the building's swimming pool.

Foreign Couple Rescued After Kayaking Mishap in Krabi’s Tha Len Canal
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Foreign Couple Rescued After Kayaking Mishap in Krabi’s Tha Len Canal

A foreign couple was rescued after getting stranded during a guided kayaking trip in Krabi's Tha Len canal mangrove area on Saturday evening.

Karen Army Claims Over 60 Myanmar Troops Killed
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Karen Army Claims Over 60 Myanmar Troops Killed

The Karen National Liberation Army claims it has killed over 60 Myanmar junta troops since April, with fighting intensifying near the Thai-Myanmar border in Karen state opposite Mae Hong Son province.

Tragic: 25-Year-Old Weighing 198 kg Cannot Fit in Crematorium, Temple Uses Traditional Outdoor Cremation Method
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Tragic: 25-Year-Old Weighing 198 kg Cannot Fit in Crematorium, Temple Uses Traditional Outdoor Cremation Method

A 25-year-old man weighing 198 kg was cremated using an ancient outdoor method at a Rayong temple after his body could not fit in the standard crematorium.

Club President Rallies Phlan Kanchanaburi FC Fans: We Can Rise Again, Next Season Has Surprises in Store
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Club President Rallies Phlan Kanchanaburi FC Fans: We Can Rise Again, Next Season Has Surprises in Store

Phlan Kanchanaburi FC has been relegated after drawing 2-2 with Chonburi, but club president vows the team will bounce back next season with surprises for loyal supporters.

Shocking incident: Man enters Phuket hospital, goes to 7th floor, then falls fatally
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Shocking incident: Man enters Phuket hospital, goes to 7th floor, then falls fatally

A 29-year-old man died after jumping from the 7th floor of a Phuket hospital early Friday morning, shortly after staff spotted him sitting suspiciously on a ledge.

Amata Establishes 'Amata City Na Mop' - New Processed Food Hub Connecting Chinese Markets
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Amata Establishes 'Amata City Na Mop' - New Processed Food Hub Connecting Chinese Markets

Amata is developing a new 20,000-acre industrial zone in Laos near the Chinese border focused on processed foods and smart agriculture, leveraging tax incentives and renewable energy to tap Chinese markets and reduce export costs.