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Sun, 03 May 2026 15:25:00 +0700
Thailand seeks candidate for top WHO job
Thailand has begun the process of selecting a candidate to run on behalf of the country for the post of director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), with a joint committee established to oversee the search.

Sun, 03 May 2026 15:21:00 +0700
Tourists filmed engaging in sex act on moving tuk-tuk in Patong
PHUKET - A video showing two foreign tourists engaging in oral sex on a moving tuk-tuk in Patong has sparked widespread criticism online, with many warning of the damage such behaviour could cause to the resort town’s image.

Sun, 03 May 2026 14:54:00 +0700
City Hall reports 5.3 billion baht budget surplus in fiscal year 2025
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has reported a fiscal surplus of more than 5 billion baht for the 2025 budget year, driven by higher-than-expected revenue collection and lowered spending.

Sun, 03 May 2026 13:48:00 +0700
Singapore's safe-haven status draws more Chinese capital into property sector
HONG KONG — China has become one of the largest sources of investment in land parcels and other properties in Singapore, as the safe-haven status of Southeast Asia's top financial hub continues to attract global capital, according to analysts.

Sun, 03 May 2026 13:45:00 +0700
Under full moon, Shakira thrills 2 million fans on Rio's Copacabana beach
RIO DE JANEIRO  — Latin pop queen Shakira delighted crowds of two million that packed Rio's famed Copacabana beach under a full moon Saturday, delivering fan-favorite hits and words of love for Brazil.

Sun, 03 May 2026 12:18:00 +0700
Most southerners back Land Bridge, lack understanding: Poll
While a majority of people in southern Thailand support the proposed Land Bridge megaproject, more than half say they have only a limited understanding of it, according to a Nida poll survey released on Sunday.  

Sun, 03 May 2026 11:29:00 +0700
One million meth pills seized and two arrested in Khon Kaen
KHON KAEN – Two suspected drug couriers were arrested and one million methamphetamine pills seized after a chase with tourist police ended in a sugarcane field in Kranuan district of this northeastern province on Sunday morning.

Sun, 03 May 2026 11:16:00 +0700
Foreign couple rescued after kayaking mishap in Krabi
A foreign couple were rescued after becoming stranded during a kayaking trip along Tha Len canal in Krabi province.

Sun, 03 May 2026 10:52:00 +0700
Helicopter crashes near BTS depot in Samut Prakan after engine trouble
A helicopter crashed behind a PTT petrol station near the BTS maintenance depot on Sukhumvit Road in Muang district of Samut Prakan province on Sunday morning, leaving two people injured.

Sun, 03 May 2026 10:33:00 +0700
YouTube tests conversational AI to 'improve' video search
YouTube is set to transform how users discover content by testing a "Conversational AI Search" feature, moving away from traditional keyword-based queries towards a more intuitive, dialogue-driven experience.

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