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Here are the latest news from Thailand:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19 Update: Thailand reports 1,439 new COVID-19 cases and 24 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 34,575 and 93 deaths.
  2. Protests Continue: Anti-government protesters continue to demonstrate in Bangkok, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and reforms to the monarchy.
  3. Economic Concerns: Thailand's economy is expected to contract by 5.5% this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council.
  4. Tourism Reopens: Thailand's tourism industry is slowly reopening, with international flights resuming and tourist attractions reopening to visitors.
  5. Weather Alert: The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rain and flash flooding in several provinces, including Bangkok.

Regional News

  1. Southern Insurgency: Insurgents have attacked a military base in Yala province, killing one soldier and injuring several others.
  2. Border Tensions: Tensions remain high along the Thai-Cambodian border, with both sides accusing each other of violating a ceasefire agreement.
  3. Laos Floods: Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding in Laos, with thousands of people displaced and several deaths reported.

Business News

  1. Stock Market: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has fallen by 1.5% due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and economic uncertainty.
  2. Economic Stimulus: The Thai government has announced a stimulus package worth 1.5 trillion baht (approximately $45 billion) to help boost the economy.
  3. Tourism Rebound: The Thai tourism industry is expected to rebound in the second half of the year, with many hotels and resorts offering discounts and promotions.

Sports News

  1. Thai League: The Thai League 1 football season has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. Muay Thai: The World Muay Thai Council has announced a new tournament to be held in Bangkok in October.
  3. Golf: The Thailand Open golf tournament has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

These are just some of the latest news from Thailand. If you're looking for more information or specific news on a particular topic, feel free to ask!