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Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0700
Bird flu kills 13,000 seal pups on remote Australian island
SYDNEY - A pathogenic strain of bird flu killed more than 13,000 elephant seal pups after infecting a breeding colony on a sub-Antarctic volcanic island, Australian scientists said on Thursday.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0700
Tattooed young woman’s body found in trash in Rayong
The body of a red-haired young woman with extensive tattoos on her back was discovered in a rubbish bin in Klaeng district of Rayong on Thursday morning after a refuse bag burst open inside a garbage truck’s compactor.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0700
Proxy business crackdown reaches Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI - Authorities have expanded a major suppression campaign against proxy businesses run by foreigners from southern tourist islands to the northern destination of Chiang Mai, where police say they have identified many suspected illicit opera...

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0700
US-Iran peace accord takes effect
A US-Iran agreement to extend their ceasefire and begin talks on a permanent peace deal is now in effect, with the presidents of the two countries signing the 14-point memorandum of understanding, White House officials have confirmed.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:44:00 +0700
Peace deal unlikely to revive tourism
Hotels and airlines remain cautious about the potential end of the Middle East conflict as the positive impact could be delayed due to a steep slowdown in purchasing power, particularly among domestic tourists, during this low season.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:40:00 +0700
Call for tech defences to protect sovereignty
Thailand must urgently strengthen its "communication sovereignty" to protect national interests in an increasingly borderless digital environment dominated by global technology platforms and emerging low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks, accordin...

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:35:00 +0700
New electricity rates put off until review
Authorities have postponed a plan to impose higher electricity rates on large households with heavy consumption, citing the need to revise how power bills are calculated, says Energy Minister Akanat Promphan.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:02:00 +0700
Navy says it opposed sea border structure
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has denied allegations circulating on social media that it failed to act against the construction of a sediment-retention structure in disputed maritime areas along the Thai-Cambodian border.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:52:00 +0700
Residents push for bold city action
Diverse community representatives have expressed their hopes for the incoming Bangkok governor, urging decisive action to address long-standing urban challenges.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:39:00 +0700
Phiphat loses key EEC post
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has assumed direct oversight of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), replacing his deputy Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.

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