Memorable Thai performance yields 18 gold medals
Taekwondo star Banlung Tubtimdang, sailor Pinchanok Klaysomboon and jiu-jitsu fighter Orapa Senatham each stood atop the podium on Saturday, powering Thailand’s gold medal haul to 18 on the penultimate day of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
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Flood, disaster response 'weak'
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has proposed structural reforms to the water management system, including unified flood command and proactive disaster funding.
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Govt plays down cost of floods
The Finance Ministry estimates the floods will have an impact of less than 0.1% on the overall economy, maintaining its forecast of 2-2.5% GDP growth for 2026.
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Crusader for crime victims faces money-laundering charges
Cybercrime police arrested crime victims’ rights activist Atchariya Ruengrattanapong outside a boxing stadium in Samut Sakhon on Saturday on charges including money laundering.
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Call for better teen parent support
The government must redesign support systems for teenage parents, addressing gaps in welfare, healthcare and laws to tackle complex problems they may face, the Sexualities Studies Association says.
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Suphajee keeps eye on traders
Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has ordered strict price checks and stock monitoring to prevent traders from exploiting consumers affected by flooding.
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