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Outsiders shore up cabinet
Published on 20/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has appointed nine non-politicians to his new cabinet, ensuring their expertise will benefit the development of the country during his short-term administration.
Tourism council lists urgent issues
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has urged the new cabinet to place cannabis smokers in specific zones, while working to prevent foreigners from stealing local jobs in tourism and encouraging hotels to register.
Border row a double blow for businesses
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Thai-Cambodian territorial conflict has curtailed border trade and raised worries over the future of Thai businesses in the neighbouring country, as well as Cambodian workers in Thailand.
Wars and Geopolitical Tensions Drive Global Oil Prices Higher
Published on 19/09/2025
» Global crude oil prices have edged higher in recent months as prolonged wars and geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt energy supplies. Between July 1 and September 15, 2025, ICE Brent crude rose by US$1.51 per barrel from the previous quarter, averaging US$68.16 per barrel. The increase was driven mainly by the escalating war between Russia and Ukraine. Although US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a peace deal and ceasefire, the summit ended without agreement, and both sides continued retaliatory strikes.
Hong Kong to welcome 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors for National Day break
Published on 19/09/2025
» Hong Kong can expect 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors over the National Day "golden week" break, a 10% rise from last year, a tourism industry leader has said, with the city set to offer celebratory discounts, ranging from transport to movie tickets, for the occasion.
Spain's political class spars over chaotic Vuelta finale
AFP, Published on 15/09/2025
» MADRID - Spain's political class clashed over chaotic pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid that brought the Vuelta to a premature end Sunday, with the opposition accusing the leftist government of permitting an "international embarrassment".
Thailand seeks to use Hong Kong's financial status to secure smart city funding
Published on 11/09/2025
» Thailand aims to use Hong Kong's status as a global financial centre to raise funds for a new smart city in its flagship economic development zone, according to the head of the megaproject's public agency.
Heat risks force marathons and race walks to start earlier
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» TOKYO - The marathons and 35km race walks at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will start half an hour earlier because of health risks posed by unseasonably hot weather, organisers said Thursday.
Push grows to keep B20 rail ride alive
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2025
» The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) has urged the new government to press ahead with the 20-baht flat-fare policy for electric trains, citing its affordability and the benefits it would bring to the economy and the environment.
In dire need of direction
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/09/2025
» Thai politics has once again reached a turning point, as the Pheu Thai Party had two prime ministers impeached by the Constitutional Court and is set to take up the role of an opposition party.