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Race to get aid to Asia flood survivors as toll nears 1,200
AFP, Published on 02/12/2025
» BANDA ACEH — Governments and aid groups in Indonesia and Sri Lanka worked to rush aid Tuesday to hundreds of thousands stranded by deadly flooding that has killed around 1,200 people in four countries.
Singapore executions touch 22-year high on drug, murder offences
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/12/2025
» SINGAPORE — Singapore has executed 17 individuals this year on drug and murder charges, marking the highest annual tally since 2003 amid renewed debate over the city-state’s use of the death penalty.
Intel pledges $208 million Malaysia chip investment
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/12/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Intel Corp will invest an additional 860 million ringgit (US$208 million) to make Malaysia its assembly and testing operations centre, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, giving a boost to the Southeast Asian nation’s critical role in the global semiconductor supply chain.
Your One-Stop Christmas Wonderland, Only at Central Retail
Published on 02/12/2025
» With the festive season fast approaching, homes and businesses across Thailand are set to sparkle as Thaiwatsadu and BnB Home — under Central Retail, the country’s leading retailer of construction materials and home products — unveil their “Grand Christmas Decoration Universe” campaign. Presented under the vibrant theme “Carnival Nutcracker”, the promotion transforms every store into a one-stop Christmas décor destination, featuring more than 2,000 festive products ranging from premium fresh-cut trees imported from Canada to specially designed ornaments, gifts and lighting that bring warmth and seasonal cheer to every space..
China–Thailand QR payments made seamless for travellers
Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2025
» Chinese tourists visiting Thailand can now enjoy easier payments, thanks to expanded, interoperable quick response (QR) code services enabled by deepening cross-border collaboration between the two countries. The initiative is powered by UnionPay’s global payment capabilities and QR infrastructure from UnionPay International (UPI).
Economy to escape major hit from floods
Business, Published on 02/12/2025
» Deadly flooding in the South has had a limited impact on the national economy, with the Bank of Thailand estimating it will reduce national GDP growth by no more than 0.2%.
Wanted activist is extradited to Vietnam
News, Published on 02/12/2025
» A Vietnamese activist granted refugee status by the UN has been extradited to Vietnam, where he faces a decade in prison, his lawyer said on Monday.
Trump to meet top national security team on Venezuela
AFP, Published on 02/12/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump summoned his top national security officials to the White House on Monday to discuss Venezuela, as tensions rise over potential military action by Washington.
Gold in the saddle! Thais reign
Sports, Published on 02/12/2025
» Pattaya: The FEI Asian Championships Pattaya 2025 delivered a week of standout performances across dressage, para-dressage, and endurance, with Thailand making their mark in multiple disciplines as the region's leading equestrian nations battled for continental honours.
Phuket shifts to targeting 'quality' tourists
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/12/2025
» Phuket is looking to strengthen its standing as a high-quality destination, with projected tourist revenue expected to surpass 500 billion baht this year, says Thanet Tantipiriyakit, president of the Phuket Tourist Association.