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A file photo of durians.

Thailand Develops Odour-Proof Boxes for Durian Shipping

BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) on Thursday has unveiled a brand new fruit packaging innovation to store strong-odoured fruits like durian.

George Floyd’s Death an American Tragedy With Global Echoes

LONDON (AP) — When black men died at the hands of U.S. police in recent years, the news made international headlines. The name of George Floyd has reached the world’s streets.
Sitang Buathong stands next to the mural at Wat Nong Tao on June 3, 2020.

Temple Defies Order to Repaint Meme Picture on Mural

UTHAI THANI — The abbot of a temple in central Thailand said he will not comply with an order to erase a reference to an internet meme on the temple’s religious murals.

Netizens See Hypocrisy in Celebs’ Call of ‘Black Lives Matter’

BANGKOK — Celebrities who join the growing online support for anti-racism protests in the U.S. came under fire Thursday for their perceived silence over injustice at home.
Screenshot of the @ssj_2475 Twitter account.

Royal Defamation Trial For Twitter User Postponed

BANGKOK — The trial for a 20-year-old man accused of insulting the monarchy was postponed on Thursday, his attorney said.
A file photo of Amorn Nonthasoot.

Doctor Who Founded Rural Health Volunteer Network Dies at 92

BANGKOK — The doctor who pioneered a nationwide volunteer network that looks after local communities’s health well-being died on Tuesday at 92.

Minister Suggests Launching ‘Thaiflix’ to Counter Netflix

BANGKOK — The cyber minister said Wednesday that Thailand should have its own streaming platform to bring in revenues, and promote Thai films overseas.

17 Thais Returnees from Middle East Found With COVID-19

BANGKOK — Seventeen Thais who recently returned from the Middle East were found with the coronavirus – the highest number of infections in recent weeks.

Prayut Appeals for Patience Over Further Lockdown Easing

BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday appealed to the public not to pressure the government to hasten the fourth phase of the easing of lockdown restrictions, and not to expect a quick cure to COVID-19 pandemic as Thailand is still in the midst of researching an effective vaccine.

WHO Rejects Rumors That 5G Network Spreads COVID-19

BEIJING (Xinhua) — Rumor has it that the fifth-generation (5G) telecoms network is speeding up the spread of the novel coronavirus as the cellular network suppresses people's immune systems.

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