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Scams and mule accounts a dominant fraud concern
Business, Published on 07/08/2025
» Scams and mule accounts have become the dominant threat facing banks across Asia Pacific, according to a new survey by the multinational credit data analytics software company FICO.
The scramble for the world's critical minerals
Oped, Published on 07/08/2025
» The world's superpowers have developed a seemingly insatiable appetite for the critical minerals that are essential to the ongoing energy and digital transitions, including rare-earth metals (for semiconductors), cobalt (for batteries), and uranium (for nuclear reactors). The International Energy Agency forecasts that demand for these minerals will more than quadruple by 2040 for use in clean-energy technologies alone. But, in their race to control these vital resources, China, Europe, and the United States risk causing serious harm to the countries that possess them.
Aid delays upset House panel
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/08/2025
» The House Committee on Administration yesterday summoned the provincial governors of Si Sa Ket, Surin, and Ubon Ratchathani to explain delays and inconsistencies in the disbursement of emergency funds intended to support border communities along the Thai–Cambodian frontier.
Thai troops will stay at border, says army
Post Reporters, Published on 06/08/2025
» Thai troops will not be withdrawn from 11 key sites along the border with Cambodia, regardless of the outcome of key talks on Thursday to de-escalate border tensions, says the commander of the 2nd Army Region.
Thailand’s gem and jewelry industry moves to embrace sustainability
Published on 06/08/2025
» Thailand is stepping up efforts to integrate sustainability across its gem and jewelry industry, aiming to strengthen its position as a global leader amid growing international scrutiny over ethical sourcing, labor practices, and transparency.
Major Thai workforce trends in 2025
Business, Published on 06/08/2025
» Employers in Thailand are adjusting their strategies and structures to cope with economic conditions, focusing on flexibility, compensation, and the use of AI and AI-related skills in recruitment, according to the online job platform Jobsdb by SEEK.
Critics push to review land bridge port reports
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/08/2025
» Academics and activists have urged a review of the Environmental Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) reports for the Ranong and Chumphon deep-sea port plans, part of the government's flagship land bridge megaproject.
Cabinet approves compensation for border clash victims
Online Reporters, Published on 05/08/2025
» The cabinet has approved compensation of 10 million baht for the families of each soldier and government official killed in last month’s border conflict with Cambodia, and 8 million baht for each civilian victim’s family, according to acting prime minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Chinese football club given 2-year ban after no-show
Reuters, Published on 05/08/2025
» MELBOURNE — Chinese club Shandong Taishan has been banned from Asian club competition for two years for its no-show against South Korean side Ulsan HD in the Asian Champions League (ACL) Elite in February.
Bombed PTT station to get compensation
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/08/2025
» Insurance companies cannot cite war as a reason for refusing to pay compensation to the owner of a PTT petrol station in Si Sa Ket, which was struck by a Cambodian rocket late last month, says the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC).