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Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0700
‘Papyrus 20’ scent is for all the readers
Le Labo has released Papyrus 20, a new scent joining the Classic Candle collection of the famous “slow perfumery” brand. Inspired by the ancient material used to preserve stories for generations to come, Papyrus 20 explores the ephemeral ...

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:02:00 +0700
FM Sihasak says Chinese airfield in Laos poses no immediate concern
Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has played down concerns over a Chinese airport project in Laos, about 50km from the Thai border, saying it has not raised any immediate concerns for Thailand.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0700
Indian ‘cockroach’ leaders sent to jail after protest
NEW DELHI - Two leaders of India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) were remanded in custody for five days on Wednesday, as police racheted up efforts to clamp down on anti-election commission protests.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0700
Trump touts ‘massive’ oil and mineral exploration in Greenland
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil, gas and mineral exploration was preparing to begin in Greenland, and hailed the Arctic island’s position for US and European security.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0700
AI boom drives record sales at Dutch tech giant ASML
THE HAGUE - The Dutch technology giant ASML, which makes cutting-edge machines to make semiconductor chips, said Wednesday that the huge demand for AI had powered record sales and strong profits, and vowed to scale up production.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0700
Three Prachin Buri factories face toxins probe
Three factories in Prachin Buri have been ordered to suspend operations following suspected toxic chemical leaks that caused water pollution during flooding, while investigations into alleged nominee ownership and “a prominent surname” in...

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0700
China heads for record trade surplus as exports surge
BEIJING - China's exports soared in September, official data showed Wednesday, putting it on course for a record annual trade surplus -- and likely more friction with the European Union and the United States.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0700
Deluge by design: Thai villages flooded to protect capital
AYUTTHAYA - Stilt houses in villages north of Bangkok are no longer high enough to stay dry as Thai authorities deliberately flood riverside communities to spare the capital.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0700
Nearly 600 arrests carried out to secure IMF-World Bank meetings
Police have reported they arrested 587 criminal suspects in provinces beyond Bangkok in the interest of securing the 2026 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group meetings in the capital.

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:49:00 +0700
Chao Phraya Dam discharge rate reduced further
A gradual reduction in the water discharge rate from the Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat from 1,900 to 1,800 cubic metres per second will be completed by 7pm on Wednesday, the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) said.

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