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GENERAL

Unpacking the tourism tax

Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/11/2025

» While the cabinet approved the National Tourism Policy Committee's proposal to collect a tourism tax from inbound travellers in February 2023, the programme has still not been implemented.

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THAILAND

Late queen leaves legacy of art preservation

News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 08/11/2025

» As Thais mourn the beloved Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, who passed away on Oct 24, many are also reflecting on her enduring legacy in preserving Thai arts and culture, especially her tireless efforts to promote traditional textiles and rural craftsmanship.

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OPINION

The effects of unfinished momentum

News, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 08/11/2025

» Why do some nations surge confidently into the future while others advance only in half-steps, not declining but not accelerating either? In their influential book Why Nations Fail (first published in 2012), Daron Acemoglu -- now a Nobel Prize economist -- and James Robinson, both economists and political scientists at the University of Chicago, offer a helpful lens for understanding Thailand's development path without casting blame or provoking division.

GENERAL

AI bubble fears, US rate outlook subdue bourses

Business, Published on 08/11/2025

» RECAP: Most Asian equities declined yesterday at the end of a volatile week, amid mixed signals from the US Federal Reserve about the interest rate outlook, while tech-heavy markets fell on worries about stretched AI company valuations.

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OPINION

No excuse for abuse

News, Editorial, Published on 08/11/2025

» The International Labour Organization estimated in 2021 that 27.6 million people were victims of forced labour, including sexual exploitation -- a global challenge that remains a serious concern for Thailand as well.

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GENERAL

Indonesia ponders Grab-GoTo merger

Published on 07/11/2025

» JAKARTA - Indonesian authorities are discussing a possible merger or acquisition involving the ride-hailing and food delivery giants Grab and GoTo, the presidential spokesperson said on Friday.

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THAILAND

Trafficked Thai ‘sex worker’, 12, now under Tokyo's protection

Published on 07/11/2025

» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) confirmed on Friday that a 12-year-old Thai girl, who was reportedly forced to work at a massage parlour in central Tokyo, is now under the protection of Japanese authorities. The case has sparked widespread concern and is currently under investigation to identify all the individuals involved.

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WORLD

China's new aircraft carrier enters service in key move to modernise fleet

AFP, Published on 07/11/2025

» BEIJING - China's third aircraft carrier entered service this week, state media said on Friday, marking a key milestone in President Xi Jinping's drive to modernise the military.

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WORLD

China’s new aircraft carrier signals naval ambitions

Published on 07/11/2025

» TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, officially entered into service this week, the country’s military announced Friday, bringing Beijing another step closer to its goal of rivaling American naval power in the region.

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WORLD

Hokkaido seeks to hire former troops, police officers as bear hunters

Published on 07/11/2025

» The government of Hokkaido, in northern Japan, will ask the central government on Friday for financial support so it can hire retired defense force personnel and police officers as bear hunters amid a surge in attacks on the human population.