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Eight monks killed, 13 injured after 11-year-old allegedly crashes pickup into pilgrimage group in Mukdahan
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
The death toll from a pickup crash involving a group of tudong monks in Mukdahan has risen to eight after three more monks died in hospital, with 13 others injured.
Myanmar stresses responsibility to maintain ASEAN relations
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Dr Khaing Khaing Soe says Myanmar will keep engaging with ASEAN after taking part in the 48th summit in Cebu, as future participation is tied to invitations and representation level.
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Transport Ministry overhauls airport anti-drug measures, says crew and passengers face same screening
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Thailand’s Transport Ministry has ordered tighter airport anti-drug measures, integrating intelligence, modern technology and biometric systems, while insisting that crew members are screened to the same standard as passengers.
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Former narcotics chief challenges airport X-ray claim after Thai crew drug arrest
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
A former ONCB chief has disputed claims that Suvarnabhumi Airport X-ray machines cannot detect drugs, deepening scrutiny of Thailand’s outbound screening procedures after a Thai airline employee was arrested in Australia.
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French woman charged in Perth over drug import from Thailand
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
AFP and ABF say a French national was charged in Australia after border officers found butanediol in body wash bottle
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Consular Affairs updates visa-free destinations for Thai passports
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Thai ordinary passport holders can travel to the listed destinations for 14 to 365 days, with Japan and Taiwan under temporary waivers.
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Thai Airways Returns to Amsterdam After 28-Year Hiatus with Daily Flights
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Deploying the Airbus A350-900 for daily services, the flag carrier aims to strengthen trade, tourism, and transit links between Europe and Asia
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Canada Day Reception Celebrates 65 Years of Growing Canada–Thailand Partnership
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Bangkok, 1 July 2026 – The Embassy of Canada to Thailand hosted a Canada Day reception in Bangkok to celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and the Kingdom of Thailand.
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Oil drops to four-month low as Trump keeps Iran talks on track
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Crude markets retreated after Doha discussions covered Hormuz shipping and frozen funds, with nuclear issues left for later.
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House approves 2027 budget bill in first reading after three-day debate
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
The House of Representatives voted 288 to 119 to accept the 2027 budget bill in principle, as the government pledged greater fiscal transparency and a plan to cut the deficit below 3% by 2029.
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