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Dinh Bac: 'We are keeping our feet on the ground'

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Striker Nguyen Dinh Bac believes Vietnam's 2-0 first-leg victory against Thailand in the ASEAN Cup 2026 final is not yet an advantage, and the race for the top scorer title with Xuan Son is secondary.

Chinese woman narrowly escapes kidnapping while traveling in Thailand

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Thai police are hunting for a group of suspects involved in the attempted kidnapping of a Chinese woman traveling alone in Bangkok last weekend.

Footballer Quang Hai's wife overwhelmed with joy after his goal

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Chu Thanh Huyen cheered enthusiastically as her husband, footballer Quang Hai, extended Vietnam's lead to 2-0 in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup final.

Flash flood sweeps away tourists taking photos in Thailand

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A group of tourists were taking photos on rocks at Mae Sa waterfall in Chiang Mai province when a sudden flash flood swept some of them into the water.

Thai prime minister flies his own plane to military base

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Thai Prime Minister Anutin personally piloted his TBM 930 aircraft to an air force base in Nakhon Ratchasima province, escorted by three F-16 fighter jets.

Chinese tourist claims lion cub bite at Phuket cafe

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A Chinese tourist's claim of being bitten by a lion cub at a Phuket cafe has prompted Thai authorities to launch an investigation.

Former Thai MP explains why he shot provincial leader

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Former MP Chalong stated he shot the chairman of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization after the chairman's driver allegedly "pointed a gun" at him during a financial dispute.

Former Thai MP shoots provincial leader dead

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Former Member of Parliament Chalong Riewrang reportedly asked the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization chairman to lower his car window before firing four fatal shots.

Thailand - Myanmar: determining Vietnam's opponent

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Thailand has the chance to conclude the ASEAN Cup 2026 group stage with maximum points, while Myanmar almost certainly needs a win to advance to the semifinals. Kick-off is at 20h.

Chinese tourist dies as motorcycle plunges off cliff in Thailand

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A motorcycle lost control, resulting in the death of one Chinese tourist and injury to another on Koh Lan island, Pattaya.

Vietnam, Thailand agree to boost trade to 25 billion USD

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General Secretary and President To Lam hosted the President of Thailand’s National Assembly, agreeing to aim for a trade turnover target of 25 billion USD, with ambitions to reach 50 billion USD.

Thailand to allow opening of checked luggage without owner present

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Thailand will permit security personnel to open checked baggage without the owner present starting 16/10, aiming to enhance aviation security controls.

School shooting in Thailand leaves 8 dead

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A male student in Nonthaburi province shot and killed his grandparents before going to school and opening fire, resulting in six more deaths; the suspect also died at the scene.

Suvarnabhumi airport apologizes after 'sasaeng fan' incident involving Chinese celebrities

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Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok acknowledged shortcomings in its handling of an incident where zealous fans 'stalked' Chinese celebrities, causing flight disruptions on 30/7.

Thai footballer dies after lightning strike

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Safwan Awae of Yala FC, a Thai League 3 team, passed away this afternoon after being struck by lightning during a friendly match.

Suspect in Thailand Murders Claims More Victims, Police Expand Investigation

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A suspect in the murder of two Russian sisters and three members of a Thai family claims the gang may have committed other murders, prompting police to expand the investigation.

Thai construction materials giant sees 126% revenue surge in Vietnam

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SCG's revenue in Vietnam reached 37,120 billion VND in the first half of the year, a 126% increase, driven by improved operational performance and the functioning of its petrochemical complex.