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THAILAND

Pheu Thai on the rocks

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/07/2025

» Internal turmoil, lack of achievements and former prime minister Thaksin Shinwatra's fading political brand have contributed to the ruling Pheu Thai Party's plummeting popularity, with its MP tally predicted to sink below 100 in the next election.

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WORLD

Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71

AFP, Published on 25/07/2025

» MIAMI - Hulk Hogan, the 1980s icon of professional wrestling who helped propel the low-budget spectacle into the global spotlight and parlayed his prowess in the ring into pop culture stardom, died Thursday. He was 71.

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OPINION

Stepping back from chaos

Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/07/2025

» Ta Muen Thom temple, situated in an overlapping area of Thailand and Cambodia, has emerged as another conflict hotspot between the neighbouring countries, fuelled by angry scrapping at the border by locals from both sides.

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WORLD

Republicans skittish over Epstein votes close US House early

AFP, Published on 24/07/2025

» WASHINGTON - The Republican leadership in the House of Representatives on Wednesday sent lawmakers home early for a six-week summer break to avoid being forced into awkward votes on the probe into the late, politically connected sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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THAILAND

Wat Nakhon Sawan's finances audited after disgraced abbot’s departure

Published on 21/07/2025

» Buddhism officials descended on Wat Nakhon Sawan on Monday to audit the financial records and assets of  the royal temple after the  abbott hurriedly left the monkhood amid a mounting sex and money scandal. 

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WORLD

Germany presses ahead with deportations to Afghanistan

AFP, Published on 18/07/2025

» BERLIN - Germany said on Friday it had deported 81 Afghan men convicted of crimes to their Taliban-controlled homeland, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government looks to signal a hard line on immigration.

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WORLD

Coldplay 'kiss cam' exposes office affair

Online Reporters, Published on 18/07/2025

» BOSTON - A seemingly innocent “kiss cam” moment at a Coldplay concert has spiralled into corporate controversy after a pair caught embracing on the big screen were later identified as senior executives from the same tech firm — both reportedly married to other people.

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LIFE

Japan temple's foreigner-only entrance fees spark debate, criticism

Published on 18/07/2025

» A temple in southwestern Japan is drawing controversy and criticism for its recent decision to charge admission only to foreign tourists, at a time when issues related to people from abroad are gaining attention in the national election.

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LIFE

French pop festival subsidy withdrawn over Kneecap appearance

AFP, Published on 17/07/2025

» NANTERRE - A town that hosts one of France's biggest pop festivals announced on Wednesday that it was withdrawing its subsidy to the event because controversial Irish rappers Kneecap had been booked to play.

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THAILAND

Phumtham warns 'idle' officials

News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/07/2025

» Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned idle ministry officials that they face the risk of being transferred, and that the reshuffle of positions within the ministry could be finalised this month.