Newin wishes PM 2 more terms
Bhumjaithai Party heavyweight Newin Chidchob wished Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul another two terms in office, or until he grew tired of the job, as he celebrated his 68th birthday in Buri Ram on Sunday.
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Teen titans shine in chaotic Games
NAGOYA: The 20th Asian Games closed yesterday after a rocky fortnight lit up by youthful brilliance in the sporting arenas but tempered by logistical dysfunction and subdued public interest.
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Flood diversion plan faces scrutiny
The 160-billion-baht Chai Nat–Pasak–Gulf of Thailand water-diversion project has come under renewed scrutiny after the cabinet approved the scheme, which the government says will reduce flood risks across the Chao Phraya Basin.
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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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