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Hospitals brace for heavy rain
The Public Health Ministry has assigned deputy permanent secretary Dr Sakda Alapach to lead a forward operations centre for heavy rain in 37 districts of seven southern provinces.
Minister apologises over e-harvester price blunder
Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has apologised for mistakenly quoting 16 million baht per electric harvester, insisting the ministry has no plans to buy the machines.
OECD push requires law reform, say experts
Thailand needs to upgrade its legal and judicial systems ahead of joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), academics say.
Choi holds firm, Jeeno trails by four
SHANGHAI: Choi Hye-Jin maintained a two-stroke lead after the second round of the LPGA Shanghai tournament yesterday, while defending champion Jeeno Thitikul was four shots off the pace.
Norasetthada smashes national record
Thailand's Norasetthada Bunma broke the national record for the men's 1km time trial at the UCI Track World Championships in Shanghai yesterday, clocking one minute 2.987 seconds to finish 24th in a field of 30.
Asia's elite players vie for AFC honours in Bangkok
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) yesterday unveiled a list of nominees for the AFC Awards Bangkok 2026, which is slated to take place on Nov 19.
Leaders Manchester City's progress comes with an asterisk
There is a rather strange atmosphere in the Premier League at the moment as a direct result of the Manchester City situation. It is a period of uncertainty which is likely to continue until we know the outcome of…
Sebastian Fundora eyes undisputed crown vs unbeaten Ermal Hadribeaj
LAS VEGAS— Sebastian Fundora is eyeing a shot at boxing’s undisputed super welterweight title, but the WBC champion knows he cannot afford to look past Saturday night’s defense against unbeaten mandatory challenger…
WNBA: Natalie Nakase’s hands-on coaching guides Valkyries to Finals
SAN FRANCISCO— Natalie Nakase throws her arms up to guard Gabby Williams one moment, then moves to defend Veronica Burton the next as Golden State’s high-octane coach gets into it to help the Valkyries gear up for the…
PAL sets week-long seat sale for business, premium economy
MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will offer discounts on select business class and premium economy seats for the first time, ahead of the peak holiday travel season. PAL’s week-long sale…
