Rain to sweep country but more needed
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) says a band of rain will sweep across most of the country over the next few days but that the inclement weather has a silver lining -- irrigation agencies have been ordered to store the water to replenish drying reservoirs.

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The Thai economy could record a historic contraction of 13% year-on-year in the second quarter, outpacing the previous record during the Asian financial crisis in 1998 of a 12.5% contraction, according to the Bank of Thailand.

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4m speed pills seized in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI: Police seized 4 million speed pills from a pickup truck and arrested the driver during a search in Chai Prakan district of this northern province.

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Thailand MotoGP event cancelled
The Thailand Grand Prix and two other MotoGP races in Malaysia and Argentina have been cancelled for this year, organisers announced on Friday.

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Dentists reject police cocaine story in 'Boss' case
Dentists do not use cocaine as an anaesthetic on patients, the president of the Dental Council said on Friday, pouring cold water on the excuse police used for not filing a drug charge against Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya.

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Workers shocked, 800 laid-off by swimwear factory
NAKHON SAWAN: More than 800 workers received an unpleasant surprise when they arrived for work at a swimwear factory on Friday and were greeted with a sign saying they had all been laid-off because of the slump in sales caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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