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Europe wildfires: latest developments Bangkok Post PARIS (FRANCE) - Two people died when fires broke out on a Greek island, and Belgium was tackling a record blaze in its east Sunday, as Europe faced wildfires spurred by high temperatures and tinder-dry conditions. Read more

Police stakeout illegal racers with a roadside BBQ Bangkok Post SAMUT PRAKAN - Undercover police work often involves disguises, surveillance and patience. In Bang Phli on Saturday night, it also involved a moo krata grill. Read more

Vast peat fire burning in major swamp forest Bangkok Post NAKHON SI THAMMARAT - A vast fire is still burning in the Phru Khuan Khreng peat swamp forest in this southern province, defying firefighters' efforts three days after it erupted. Read more

North, Northeast forecast is for heavy rain, flood risk Bangkok Post Heavy to very heavy rain is expected across parts of northern and northeastern Thailand from Tuesday into Friday, raising the risk of flash floods and forest runoff in vulnerable areas. Read more

Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesian quake Bangkok Post RUTENG, Indonesia - Help started arriving Sunday for thousands of evacuees on Indonesia's Flores island after a powerful earthquake killed 48 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of houses and buildings. Read more

Govt tightens net on scammers Bangkok Post The government will intensify efforts to combat online crime from "source to destination", targeting mule accounts and SIM cards, money trails, digital platforms and infrastructure used by criminals, as well as call-centre gangs and transnational crime networks, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said. Read more

Family questions YouTuber's death certificate Bangkok Post The family of Thai travel YouTuber Hlun Solo is seeking a clear explanation after a death certificate issued by Georgian authorities failed to state the cause of his demise. Read more

BMA unveils new city blueprint Bangkok Post The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is set to implement a 261-item framework, working with experts to promote city development. Read more

Shippers sound alarm on White House report Bangkok Post The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) is concerned over Thailand's inclusion in a White House transshipment report, warning that it may affect the United States' confidence in Thai exports. Read more

Thailand seeks EAEU free trade deal Bangkok Post Talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) hopefully will begin soon, helping expand trade with the bloc, says Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow. Read more

Four 'unlocks' to drive Thailand's sustainable growth Bangkok Post Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has outlined four priorities for unlocking Thailand's sustainable growth as global trade faces growing uncertainty from geopolitics, technology, trade barriers and shifting supply chains. Read more

Deputy PM maps out plans for growth Bangkok Post Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has urged greater investment in basic infrastructure to propel Thailand into a new economic era. Read more

Powerful earthquake kills at least 40 in Indonesia Bangkok Post MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara — Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 40 people, according to a disaster official. Read more

Israeli mother and daughter badly beaten on Koh Phangan Bangkok Post A French man accused of brutally attacking an Israeli mother and daughter on Koh Phangan, causing injuries requiring surgery, has reportedly been released on bail of 100,000 baht. Read more

60 illegal nominee firms found on Koh Samui Bangkok Post A new crackdown on illegal foreign businesses on Koh Samui has uncovered 60 cases ranging from unlicensed nurseries and luxury pool villas to companies set up to facilitate business visas, Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee said on Saturday. Read more

Powerful earthquake kills at least 20 in Indonesia Bangkok Post MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara — Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20 people and sending thousands fleeing. Read more

Young lawyer seeks court ruling to end NBTC crisis Bangkok Post A 26-year-old lawyer has filed a petition with the Central Administrative Court, seeking a ruling to remove Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck as chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). Read more

Powerful earthquake kills at least 20 in Indonesia Bangkok Post MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara — A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people and sending thousands fleeing. Read more

Democrats threaten EC over Senate case Bangkok Post The Democrat Party has threatened legal action against the Election Commission (EC) if it drops the Senate vote-rigging case. Read more

Anutin sets out five priorities for air force Bangkok Post Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has outlined five policy priorities to strengthen the Royal Thai Air Force's (RTAF) operational capabilities and national security. Read more