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Global coral collapse a neglected crisis
News, Published on 16/08/2025
» Before the crack of dawn on Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand, Somsak Chaisri paddles his wooden boat over waters that used to shimmer with life. A once-vibrant coral garden below the water surface now consists of dead skeleton-like structures. According to this fisherman, the bleached coral skeletons are the only things he pulls from the water after his father showed him how to fish in living coral reefs. "Now, I drag up ghosts," he murmured. His lament echoes across the tropics. From the Maldives to Mozambique, the once-thriving reefs of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans are being scoured of life.
Davos of the East
Life, Published on 07/07/2025
» It's been several weeks now since I returned from Bhutan and Gelephu Mindfulness City, and I can't stop thinking about what I saw there.
Celebrating Norwegian Constitution Day and 120 Years Together
Published on 17/05/2025
» Today, 17 May 2025, marks a special day for all Norwegians — Norwegian Constitution Day. On this occasion, the Royal Norwegian Embassy, in collaboration with the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce, is proud to highlight the unique tradition of celebrating the day, commemorating the signing of the Constitution 211 years ago in 1814.
Costly inaction on gender parity
Oped, Published on 08/05/2025
» As I sat in the gender parity session at the WEF's Annual Meeting in Davos early this year, a familiar frustration washed over me.
Public hearings begin for novel Thai-Efta agreement
Business, Published on 28/04/2025
» The Commerce Ministry conducted the first public hearing on the free trade agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the European Free Trade Association (Efta) earlier this month in Chon Buri.
15 potential successors to Pope Francis
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for his successor.
Abortion access under threat in Milei's Argentina
AFP, Published on 07/03/2025
» BUENOS AIRES - Four years after Argentina became the first big Latin American country to legalize abortion, women are finding it hard to access terminations due to President Javier Milei's "chainsaw" economics and anti-feminist diatribes, critics say.
PM's talk shows just not enough
Editorial, Published on 09/02/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra kickstarted a bid to strengthen her government's popularity with her first TV address to the nation last week.
Rushing to strike a deal with Europe
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/02/2025
» A free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU is a top priority for the Thai government, while businesses on both sides support a pact.
Bahrain FTA in the works
Published on 03/02/2025
» Thailand and Bahrain are in talks over a free trade agreement (FTA) to enhance trade and investment between the countries, says Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan.