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Chelsea Battered at Home by Forest – Sixth Consecutive League Defeat
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Chelsea Battered at Home by Forest – Sixth Consecutive League Defeat

Nottingham Forest thrashed Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge to extend the managerless Blues' losing streak to six games, with a serious injury to promising youngster Jesse Derry marring the encounter.

Golden Buddha Hair Relic Opened for Inspection: Drama Over 50 Baht Gold Ends with Gold Embedded in Cement
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Golden Buddha Hair Relic Opened for Inspection: Drama Over 50 Baht Gold Ends with Gold Embedded in Cement

A golden Buddha hair relic suspected of being mostly brass was cut open to reveal gold pieces embedded in cement inside, clearing a craftsman who faced potential imprisonment over the missing precious metal in Thailand's Pathum Thani Provin

Families evacuated from Gaza enjoy a day to decompress at Rome's ancient baths
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Families evacuated from Gaza enjoy a day to decompress at Rome's ancient baths

Palestinian families evacuated from Gaza for medical care spent a day at Rome's ancient Baths of Caracalla, where they enjoyed tours, games and moments of respite from war trauma and ongoing medical treatment.

Monk at Center of Scandal Accused of Affair with Villager's Husband; Father Insists Son Was Framed, Vows Lifelong Ordination
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Monk at Center of Scandal Accused of Affair with Villager's Husband; Father Insists Son Was Framed, Vows Lifelong Ordination

A 30-year-old monk accused of an affair with a villager's husband fled his temple in Yasothon province before authorities could question him further. The monk's father maintains his son was framed and intended lifelong ordination, while the

Scent Affects Appetite! Doctors Reveal Two Aromas That Can Reduce Sweet Cravings
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Scent Affects Appetite! Doctors Reveal Two Aromas That Can Reduce Sweet Cravings

Medical experts say mint and citrus aromas may help reduce cravings for sweets during weight loss, while vanilla scent can increase them, as scent signals directly influence brain regions controlling appetite.

Editorial – Abolish Imprisonment in Lieu of Fines
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Editorial – Abolish Imprisonment in Lieu of Fines

Thammasat University academics propose abolishing imprisonment for unpaid fines in Thailand, where 40,000-50,000 people are jailed annually due to poverty, with five political parties showing support for replacing detention with community s

Surachai Challenges Rocky to DNA Test, Questions Paternity and Threatens Legal Action
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Surachai Challenges Rocky to DNA Test, Questions Paternity and Threatens Legal Action

Lukthung singer Surachai has challenged his son Rocky to a DNA test after online commenters questioned their biological relationship, threatening legal action if Rocky refuses to change his surname should the test prove negative.

Anutin reveals 400-billion-baht loan decree to enter cabinet meeting tomorrow, declares 'we say and we do'
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Anutin reveals 400-billion-baht loan decree to enter cabinet meeting tomorrow, declares 'we say and we do'

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said a 400-billion-baht loan decree will go before the cabinet tomorrow, emphasizing his government's commitment to following through on its promises.

Anutin Appoints Ekniti as Chair of Land Bridge Study Committee, Dismisses Claims of Favoring Big Business
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Anutin Appoints Ekniti as Chair of Land Bridge Study Committee, Dismisses Claims of Favoring Big Business

Deputy PM Ekniti will lead a 90-day study of Thailand's proposed Land Bridge project, examining geopolitical, investment, and logistics factors amid concerns about global instability and shipping vulnerabilities.

Akkhnanth Hears OKPED Clarification on Outdated Textbook Issue, Eyes New Curriculum Overhaul
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Akkhnanth Hears OKPED Clarification on Outdated Textbook Issue, Eyes New Curriculum Overhaul

Thailand's education ministry is addressing outdated textbooks in use since 2008 and plans to fully transition learners to a new 2024 curriculum by the 2027 academic year, while also implementing stricter quality oversight for textbooks nat

Making History! Bass Phongsakorn Becomes First Thai Wheelchair Basketball Player to Win Euro Cup Championship
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Making History! Bass Phongsakorn Becomes First Thai Wheelchair Basketball Player to Win Euro Cup Championship

Thai wheelchair basketball player Bass Phongsakorn Sripirm made history as the first Thai athlete to win the Euro Cup championship, leading Italian club Reggio Bic to victory over Hannover United in the 2026 final.

Central Region Water Crisis Zone Critical as Usable Water Falls to Just 33%
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Central Region Water Crisis Zone Critical as Usable Water Falls to Just 33%

Thailand's central region faces a critical water shortage with usable water reserves at just 33% capacity, while the country's overall usable water stands at 41% as the National Water Resources Office warned on May 5.