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Australian PM mourns ’tragic’ deaths of surfers killed in Mexico

AUSTRALIA: Australia’s prime minister on Tuesday (May 7) lamented the “tragic” deaths of two Australian brothers and an American shot dead in a suspected robbery in Mexico.

Phuket News - 7 May 2024

Microsoft readies new AI model to compete with Google, OpenAI, The Information reports

May 6 (Reuters) - Microsoft is training a new, in-house AI language model large enough to compete with those from Alphabet's Google and OpenAI, the Information reported on Monday.

Bangkok Post - 6 May 2024

Govt row with bank heats up

BANGKOK: The dispute between the government and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) intensified last Sunday (May 5) when Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin stood by Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who recently criticised the central bank’s stance (...)

Phuket News - 7 May 2024

Tearful British Father Seeks Help as Thai Wife Uses Child to Extort Money

Adrian, a 52-year-old British man, is deeply concerned about the well-being of his 7-year-old daughter, who has received violent threats from his Thai wife, The post Tearful British Father Seeks Help as Thai Wife Uses Child to Extort Money (...)

Khaosod - 6 May 2024

Giai đoạn tái thiết thứ 5: Arsenal sẽ không bán Thomas Partey

Theo nhà báo Andrian Sanchez, Thomas Partey là một mục tiêu hàng đầu được Barcelona nhắm tới ở mùa hè năm nay. Arsenal sẽ không bán Thomas Partey Với Thomas Partey, nếu được lựa chọn, anh sẽ không muốn rời Arsenal bởi Partey vẫn muốn đạt được (...)

Pattaya Daily News - 6 May 2024

Man, 40, found dead in forest near Karon View Point

PHUKET: Police are trying to confirm what caused the death of a 40-year-old man whose body was found at the bottom of the hill on the coastal side of the Karon View Point late Sunday night (May 5).

Phuket News - 7 May 2024

Thai Chamber of Commerce blasts govt wage hike plan

BANGKOK: The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) is opposing the government’s plan to increase the minimum daily wage to B400 for workers nationwide, expected in October.

Phuket News - 7 May 2024

Phi Phi Island drought could lead to closures

KRABI: Locals on Phi Phi Island have not had enough fresh water for their needs for over two months, leading to the consideration of temporary closures of some business operations should the dry spell continue.

Phuket News - 7 May 2024

Ping pong bomb thrown from motorbike kills boy

NONG BUA LAM PHU: A 14-year-old boy died on Sunday night and another was injured in an explosion caused by a ping pong bomb thrown by a similarly aged rival on a motorcycle.

Bangkok Post - 6 May 2024

Srettha Rejects Drama To Remove BOT Governor Following Paetongtarn’s Speech

Prime Minister Srettha Thawisin confirmed on Monday that he has no plan to remove Mr. Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, the Governor of the Bank of Thailand BOT The post Srettha Rejects Drama To Remove BOT Governor Following Paetongtarn’s Speech (...)

Khaosod - 6 May 2024

Motorcyclist dies after falling down Bangkok drain

A motorcyclist died on Monday after falling into a drainage system inside the Mahai Sawan underpass in Bangkok's Thon Buri district on Sunday, according to local police.

Bangkok Post - 6 May 2024

Australia's Qantas to pay $79 mln to settle flight cancellation case

SYDNEY: Australia's Qantas Airways agreed to pay A$120 million ($79 million) to settle a regulator lawsuit over the sale of thousands of tickets on already cancelled flights, in an attempt to end a reputational crisis that has engulfed the airline.

Bangkok Post - 6 May 2024

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Phuket News - 6 May 2024

Tiết kiệm được đến 100 triệu Euro: Arsenal có sẵn lòng bán Jesus

Gabriel Jesus chắc chắn sẽ trở thành cái tên tâm điểm trong kỳ chuyển nhượng mùa hè năm nay của Arsenal. Cân nhắc cho một sự ra đi của Jesus. Arsenal có thể tiết kiệm được £90-100m nếu để tìm được 1 đối tác tiềm năng và để Gabriel Jesus rời đi. (...)

Pattaya Daily News - 6 May 2024

Liberal hairstyles for LGBTQ+ students at Korat school

A secondary school in the Northeast allows boys to wear girlish long hair and girls to have a boyish short haircut.

Bangkok Post - 6 May 2024

Russia to practice tactical nuclear weapon scenario in drills to deter West

MOSCOW – Russia on Monday said it would hold a military exercise that will include practice for the use of tactical nuclear weapons after what the defence ministry said were provocative threats from Western officials.

Bangkok Post - 6 May 2024

The Rising Urgency of Thai National Security 2024

Prof Dr. Surachart Bamrungsuk wrote an article entitled “The rising urgency of Thai national security 2024” published in the Matichon Weekly. The post The Rising Urgency of Thai National Security 2024 appeared first on Khaosod English.

Khaosod - 6 May 2024

Thai maid's B100m inheritance on legal hold after French boss kills herself

Authorities will investigate whether a Thai maid can right away inherit assets worth about 100 million baht from her French boss who was recently found dead at her residence on Koh Samui.

Bangkok Post - 6 May 2024

Philippines, US repel mock foreign invaders in annual military exercises

LAOAG, Philippines - US and Philippine armed forces fired missiles and artillery to thwart a simulated invasion in the Philippines' northern waters facing Taiwan on Monday, in a show of military force and strengthening ties as regional tensions rise.

Bangkok Post - 6 May 2024

Households spend most on travel, petrol, phone bills

BANGKOK: Thai household spending on consumer goods in April averaged B18,187, with the biggest expenses being on public transport, petrol and mobile phones, according to a Commerce Ministry survey.

Phuket News - 6 May 2024

Widening of Tha Reua ‘secondary road’ complete

PHUKET: A road joining behind Wat Tha Reua, south of the Heroines Monument, to Baan Manik in Cherng Talay, has been expanded in the hope of alleviating heavy traffic congestion on Thepkrasattri Rd and on Srisoonthorn Rd.

Phuket News - 6 May 2024

Philippines says won't use water cannons like China in disputed sea

MANILA: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday the country will not use water cannons or any offensive weapons in the South China Sea.

Bangkok Post - 6 May 2024

Death toll from southern Brazil rainfall rises to 78, many still missing

PORTO ALEGRE/CANOAS/SAO PAULO: The death toll from heavy rains that have caused flooding in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 78, local authorities said on Sunday, with more than 115,000 people displaced.

Bangkok Post - 6 May 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Paris with EU trade, Ukraine among hot button issues on table

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in France on Sunday to begin a closely watched three-nation tour that will see him try to improve relations with Europe amid intensifying US rivalry, with trade and Ukraine high on the agenda.

Bangkok Post - 6 May 2024

Putrid Kamala canal gets an aerator

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat conducted an inspection of Klong Pak Bang in Kamla over the weekend to observe an aerator installed in the hope of alleviating the foul stench emanating from the canal.

Phuket News - 6 May 2024