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Southern Europe roasts as temperatures soar
AFP, Published on 30/06/2025
» ROME - Spain and Portugal reported record temperatures Monday as Italy and France braced for several more days of a punishing heatwave that has gripped southern Europe and Britain, sparking health and wildfire warnings.
Fighting Health Misinformation in the Digital Age
Published on 30/06/2025
» The National Vaccine Institute (NVI), in collaboration with the Vaccine for the People Foundation and partner agencies, launched a special forum titled “Misinformation Spreads Faster Than Disease – Check Before You Click, Think Before You Share” to raise public awareness about vaccine safety and digital media literacy. The event featured a panel discussion with medical, law enforcement, and communication experts aiming to build immunity against online fake news and promote responsible digital behaviour.
Tennis fans sizzle as heatwave hits Wimbledon
AFP, Published on 30/06/2025
» WIMBLEDON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Tennis devotees armed themselves with hats, sun cream, mini-fans and a sense of humour for the first day of Wimbledon Monday, as the tournament provisionally recorded its hottest ever opener.
EXPOPASS Powers Thailand’s Smart, Sustainable Event Future
Published on 30/06/2025
» The event industry plays a pivotal role in driving Thailand’s economy by connecting diverse sectors—from trade show organisers and conference planners to supporting industries like logistics, accommodation, catering, and other related services. Events today serve as vital platforms for business negotiations, product exports, and national-level knowledge exchange. Increasingly, the event industry is seamlessly intertwined with tourism, becoming a powerful engine of growth for Thailand’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector, attracting global attention.
Red Mini Cooper hits motorbike in Bangkok, killing 1 and injuring another
News, Published on 30/06/2025
» A red Mini Cooper speeding through Bangkok’s Phasi Charoen district crashed into a motorcycle early Sunday morning, leaving one person dead and another critically injured. The driver fled the scene but has since contacted police to surrender.
Fake invoices used in multi-million-baht VAT refund fraud
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/06/2025
» The Revenue Department (RD) and the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have jointly dismantled a major value-added tax (VAT) fraud ring that allegedly resulted in over 1 billion baht in losses to the state.
Alcaraz, Sabalenka in action on day one at sizzling Wimbledon
AFP, Published on 30/06/2025
» LONDON - Carlos Alcaraz launches his bid for a third straight Wimbledon crown on Monday while Aryna Sabalenka seeks to banish a season of Grand Slam final misery as temperatures soared on the opening day of the championships.
Thai household debt drops to 5-year low as new loans shrink
Published on 30/06/2025
» Thailand’s household debt level fell to the lowest since early 2020 after lenders tightened new loan approvals and government unveiled measures to provide relief to millions of borrowers.
Landslide, flood warning for 17 Thai provinces
News, Online Reporters, Published on 30/06/2025
» People in 17 provinces across four Thai regions are warned to be prepared for possible flash floods, landslides and forest runoff between Tuesday and Saturday, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reported on Monday.
NGO loses bid to block UK export of military equipment to Israel
AFP, Published on 30/06/2025
» LONDON - The High Court in London rejected a legal challenge on Monday brought by a Palestinian rights group seeking to block the UK from supplying components for Israeli F-35 fighter jets.