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French museum fare hikes for non-European tourists spark outcry
AFP, Published on 13/01/2026
» PARIS — Should foreign tourists pay more for state-funded galleries than locals, or should art be accessible to all, without discrimination? France is hiking prices for non-Europeans at the Louvre this week, provoking debate about so-called "dual pricing".
Trump says nations doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US trade
Reuters, Published on 13/01/2026
» WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Monday any country that does business with Iran will face a tariff rate of 25% on trade with the United States, as Washington weighs a response to the situation in Iran which is seeing its biggest anti-government protests in years.
Sabalenka favourite at Australian Open but faces Swiatek, US threats
AFP, Published on 13/01/2026
» MELBOURNE — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka is favourite to win a third Australian Open in four years but faces strong competition from a United States contingent led by Coco Gauff and defending champion Madison Keys.
AI helps fuel new era of medical self-testing
AFP, Published on 13/01/2026
» LAS VEGAS — Beyond smart watches and rings, artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to make self-testing for major diseases more readily available -- from headsets that detect early signs of Alzheimer's to an iris-scanning application that helps spot cancer.
Old Aussie sailor found dead on his yacht in Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/01/2026
» An elderly Australian-British man was found dead on his yacht anchored off Phuket on Sunday.
EC briefs partners as vote nears
Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Election Commission on Monday held a briefing to prepare its partners for the "Six Weeks of Democracy" campaign, which is a new initiative aimed at promoting youth participation ahead of the upcoming general election and referendum on the constitution on Feb 8.
Politics addresses tourism roadblocks
Business, Published on 13/01/2026
» As the general election approaches in less than a month, political parties have begun to announce policies aimed at stimulating the economy amid the slowdown.
Bad debt scheme sees 100,000 sign up
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/01/2026
» More than 100,000 people have applied to be part of the debt restructuring scheme "Clear Debt, Move Forward" during its first week, while 1.2 million borrowers are targeted for the first phase of implementation.
Boat crash prompts new safety rules
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2026
» Chiang Mai: Strict new safety measures have been imposed on boat tours at the popular "Floating Rain Tree" attraction in Mae Ngat Somboon Chon dam in Sri Lanna National Park following a recent collision.
PP optimistic on forming govt
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/01/2026
» People's Party (PP) deputy leader, Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, on Monday expressed confidence the party will form the next government if it finishes first in the upcoming election, saying it is ready to work with any party committed to cracking down on scam networks and not compromising its core mission.