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Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0700Gunman in MP shooting confesses, mastermind still unknown
A former naval reconnaissance officer arrested on Wednesday has admitted to being the gunman in an attack on a Narathiwat MP, police say, while other suspects have also confessed but their conflicting accounts have failed to shed light on the masterm...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0700Coyote dancers shake up southern funeral
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT - A funeral held in this southern province has drawn widespread attention after dancers were hired to perform in front of the coffin on the final night of mourning, in accordance with the last wishes of the deceased.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:26:00 +0700Russian billionaires’ wealth up 11% despite war and sanctions
MOSCOW - Russian billionaires increased their wealth by 11% to a record $696.5 billion over the past year despite the war in Ukraine and the toughest Western sanctions ever imposed on a major economy, Forbes Russia has reported.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0700UK and France sign deal to curb migrant crossings
PARIS - Britain and France have agreed a new three-year deal to stop undocumented migrants making the risky journey across the Channel in small boats, the two sides announced.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:10:00 +0700Refinery margin cuts increased to B5 per litre
A government panel has increased the reduction in the refining margin to 5 baht per litre, from 2 baht earlier, in a move aimed at easing fuel costs.
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Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0700Gunman in MP shooting confesses, mastermind still unknown
A former naval reconnaissance officer arrested on Wednesday has admitted to being the gunman in an attack on a Narathiwat MP, police say, while other suspects have also confessed but their conflicting accounts have failed to shed light on the masterm...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:10:00 +0700Refinery margin cuts increased to B5 per litre
A government panel has increased the reduction in the refining margin to 5 baht per litre, from 2 baht earlier, in a move aimed at easing fuel costs.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:32:00 +0700As AI evolves, people debate whether machines deserve feelings and rights
Humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence are moving from science fiction to daily life, raising ethical and legal questions worldwide. Thai philosopher and artificial intelligence ethics expert tells the Bangkok Post that if machines one da...
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:45:00 +0700‘Dancing in their hands’: Japan’s kabuki wig masters
TOKYO - Every actor in kabuki — a traditional Japanese performing art celebrated for its striking makeup and elaborate costumes — relies on one final, essential element to fully inhabit their role: the wig.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0700Anti-graft body to respond to ‘double standards’ criticism
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is set to issue a clarification today following criticism that the agency has exercised double standards in its recent rulings.