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8 articlesAs a kid, Thitiwoot wanted to name a dino. He never knew it'd be this big
A Thai child named Thitiwoot discovered a dinosaur bone that scientists have now identified as belonging to the largest dinosaur species ever found in Southeast Asia. The discovery began with a bone protruding from mud near a lake in Thailand and has grown into a significant paleontological finding.
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Thailand plans relief package to tackle looming cost-of-living crisis despite strong growth
Thailand's government is preparing a relief package to address cost-of-living pressures despite first-quarter economic growth exceeding expectations. Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas warned of a 'building storm' and announced the cabinet will consider the package on Tuesday.
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Move over K-beauty, Thailand is the next big thing in aesthetics
A Thai dermatologist claims younger Asian consumers are shifting away from invasive cosmetic procedures toward natural skin preservation and longevity. The article frames this as a generational trend change in Asian beauty standards, positioning Thailand as an emerging center in the aesthetic industry.
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A Chance Fossil Discovery Led Scientists to βthe Last Titanβ
Paleontologists in Thailand have identified a new sauropod species that may be the largest ever discovered in Southeast Asia, based on a chance fossil discovery. Researchers published their findings in Scientific Reports this week and released an artistic reconstruction of the creature.
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Thailand vows strict tourist oversight after public sex incidents
Thailand's government announced plans to increase oversight of tourist behavior following incidents of public sexual conduct by foreigners. Officials framed this as necessary to protect Thailand's cultural image and economy, warning that visitors engaged in inappropriate behavior including drug use will face prosecution.
Thailand's monkey business: Pharmaceutical labs rely on primate testing
France 24 reports on pharmaceutical companies' reliance on monkey testing for drug development, noting that China's 2020 primate export ban has driven up prices and created an international black market centered in Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos.
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Thailand shouldnβt walk away from maritime dialogue with Cambodia
The article argues that Thailand should maintain maritime dialogue with Cambodia rather than withdrawing from negotiations. It frames maritime boundary disputes as a common international challenge requiring diplomatic engagement, invoking recent Middle East incidents as examples of maritime instability risks.
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Thailand scraps 25-year-old agreement with Cambodia on joint energy exploration
Thailand unilaterally terminated a 25-year bilateral agreement with Cambodia regarding joint offshore energy exploration. The action reportedly occurred despite Cambodia's objections to the termination.
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