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Divers take on 'ghost gear' threatening marine life

PHUKET - Beneath the surface of the turquoise waters off a beach on this southern resort island, divers laboriously collect abandoned fishing gear, much of it made from plastic, that is tangled on coral and trapping sea life.

20th, April 2024, 06:28pm

Border security stepped up as Myanmar fighting rages

The Thai military and authorities are intensifying efforts to protect civilians along the Thai-Myanmar border, aiming to help Myanmar nationals seeking humanitarian aid while also preventing the spillover of violence into Thailand.

20th, April 2024, 05:32pm

Ukraine downs Russian strategic bomber for first time

Ukraine said it shot down a Russian strategic bomber in combat for the first time since the invasion began in 2022, after the plane launched a missile strike that killed at least seven people.

20th, April 2024, 04:10pm

SCG unit fined $20m for evading US sanctions on Iran

A unit of Thailand-based SCG Chemicals Plc, part of the Siam Cement Group, has agreed to pay $20 million (735 million baht) to the United States to settle potential civil liability for violations of US sanctions on Iran, according to the US Treasury Department.

20th, April 2024, 02:19pm

Dubai floods expose weaknesses to a rapidly changing climate

DUBAI - The heavy rains that flooded Dubai this week halted air traffic, damaged buildings and streets — and left climate experts and common citizens asking whether one of the world’s hottest and driest cities should be better prepared for extreme storms.

20th, April 2024, 01:16pm

Ex-minister Thawee Kraikupt dies

Veteran politician and former cabinet minister Thawee Kraikupt died at the age of 84 at Siriraj Hospital.

20th, April 2024, 12:09pm

Photojournalist's tortoise farming venture

A photojournalist has a newfound passion for tortoise farming, sparked by an unexpected detour during a work trip, and it has proven to be a profitable pursuit.

20th, April 2024, 10:44pm

Atthaya tied for lead at Chevron Championship

HOUSTON - Thailand’s Atthaya Thitikul shot a 5-under-par 67 on Friday to hold a share of the lead after two rounds in the Chevron Championship, in her return to competitive golf after a long layoff with a thumb injury.

20th, April 2024, 10:40pm

Following Songkran binge, Pattaya hotels exhale for Wan Lai

Hotels in Pattaya and nearby provinces have recorded lower occupancy rates during the "Wan Lai Songkran festival", while hoteliers noted weaknesses in the promotional strategy for the 21-day Songkran celebration.

20th, April 2024, 09:51pm

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