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1,500 beagles will get new lives, warm laps after release from research facility
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1,500 beagles will get new lives, warm laps after release from research facility

All 1,500 beagles from a Wisconsin research facility are being rescued and rehomed after Big Dog Ranch Rescue negotiated a purchase agreement, with the first 300 dogs already removed and over 700 adoption applications received.

Taiwan's president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance
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Taiwan's president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini on Saturday after China pressured several countries to revoke his flight permits, forcing a delay to his originally scheduled April trip. The visit to Taiwan's sole African diplomatic ally

Thai Chamber of Commerce warns government to prepare reserves for unexpected crises, concerned that raising debt ceiling to 75% may prove difficult
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Thai Chamber of Commerce warns government to prepare reserves for unexpected crises, concerned that raising debt ceiling to 75% may prove difficult

The Thai Chamber of Commerce warns the government must preserve fiscal reserves for future crises, cautioning that raising the debt ceiling beyond 70% would be extremely difficult if unexpected emergencies arise during economic stimulus spe

Viral: Chinese Woman Transforms Into Celebrity Look-Alike After Friend's Encouragement
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Viral: Chinese Woman Transforms Into Celebrity Look-Alike After Friend's Encouragement

A woman from Zhejiang Province shed over 20 kilograms in seven months after a friend suggested she'd resemble celebrity Yang Mi if she lost weight, transforming her appearance so dramatically that online viewers now see the resemblance.

Thailand's U-17 Women's Football Team Edges Past Myanmar in Tense Match, Eyes Spot in AFC Championship Quarterfinals
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Thailand's U-17 Women's Football Team Edges Past Myanmar in Tense Match, Eyes Spot in AFC Championship Quarterfinals

Thailand's U-17 women's team defeated Myanmar 1-0 in a qualifying match at the AFC Women's Championship in China, keeping their hopes alive for a quarterfinals spot.

Lanlana Thararyudee Breaks Into Top 100: Thailand's Fourth Female Player to Reach World Rankings Elite
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Lanlana Thararyudee Breaks Into Top 100: Thailand's Fourth Female Player to Reach World Rankings Elite

Thai tennis player Lanlana Thararyudee broke into the WTA top 100 this week, becoming Thailand's fourth female player to reach the elite rankings after winning her first WTA title in Austin.

Piyu Calls on Orange Party to Remember Its Origins, Warns Against Becoming Mere Election Campaigners
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Piyu Calls on Orange Party to Remember Its Origins, Warns Against Becoming Mere Election Campaigners

Piyu Boonkorkul warns Thailand's People's Party against losing sight of its reform mission, cautioning that without commitment to fundamental political and economic change, it risks becoming just another electoral machine indistinguishable

Labour Ministry orders nationwide crackdown on illegal foreign workers
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Labour Ministry orders nationwide crackdown on illegal foreign workers

Thailand's Labour Ministry has launched a nationwide crackdown on illegal foreign workers following arrests at a Koh Phangan daycare center, ordering intensified inspections and stricter enforcement across all provinces.

Pheu Thai Party to Launch Dr. Chadchart for Bangkok Governor Tomorrow, Championing 'Simple Bangkok' Platform
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Pheu Thai Party to Launch Dr. Chadchart for Bangkok Governor Tomorrow, Championing 'Simple Bangkok' Platform

Pheu Thai Party officially launches Dr. Chadchart Sittawet as its Bangkok governor candidate on May 5, campaigning on a "Simple Bangkok" platform addressing residents' everyday struggles like affordable schools and shorter commutes.

Doctors Warn Against 3 Behaviors to Avoid Before Intimacy
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Doctors Warn Against 3 Behaviors to Avoid Before Intimacy

Medical experts warn against taking antihistamines, shaving genitals immediately beforehand, and excessive alcohol consumption before sexual intercourse, as these behaviors can cause physical discomfort and reduce sexual performance.

Doctor Ortho's Step Forward Charity Walk for 13 Hospitals Surpasses 100 Million Baht Donation Target
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Doctor Ortho's Step Forward Charity Walk for 13 Hospitals Surpasses 100 Million Baht Donation Target

Over 100,000 participants raised more than 100 million baht at Doctor Ortho's charity walk and run across Thailand, with funds going toward orthopedic equipment for 13 under-resourced hospitals nationwide.

Pimplapa and Yataawi Win Tight Matches to Advance to Main Draw at ITF Thailand Tournament
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Pimplapa and Yataawi Win Tight Matches to Advance to Main Draw at ITF Thailand Tournament

Thai players Pimplapa Lim and Yataawi Chim advanced to the main draw of an ITF tennis tournament in Nakhon Pathom after winning tight qualifying matches on May 4, with Pimplapa overcoming China's top seed in a super tiebreak.