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Police shut down popular pub after drugs found scattered on floor
News, Online Reporters, Published on 10/08/2025
» Police in Nonthaburi shut down a well-known entertainment venue in Pak Kret district after a raid uncovered large quantities of illegal drugs scattered across the floor and 16 patrons tested positive for substance use.
UN plastic pollution treaty talks stalled
AFP, Published on 09/08/2025
» GENEVA - Talks on forging a groundbreaking treaty to combat the scourge of plastic pollution were floundering Saturday, with progress slow and countries heavily at odds over what the proposed agreement should cover.
Ex-boxer sets fire to 2 Malaysian tourists in downtown Bangkok
Published on 08/08/2025
» A former boxer and unemployed security guard has thrown thinner at two Malaysians and then set fire to the visitors out of frustration that he was out of a job.
Emirates expands electronics restrictions with power bank ban
Published on 08/08/2025
» Emirates will ban the use of power banks aboard its flights and only allow passengers to bring one such device onto the plane, further restricting travellers from carrying electronic gadgets on aircraft.
CP AXTRA Delivers Robust First-Half 2025 Performance with Revenue of 259,030 Million Baht
Published on 08/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 7, 2025 – CP AXTRA Public Company Limited (The Company or CPAXT), an operator of Asia’s leading wholesaler and retailer, “Makro-Lotus’s”, has announced its financial results for the first half of 2025, highlighting continued growth momentum. The Company reported total revenue of 259,030 million baht and a net profit of 4,929 million baht, representing a 5.8% rise YoY. Online sales grew by 34%, while fresh food sales delivered a 10% YoY increase, reflecting the success of its strategic focus on enhancing product offerings and diversifying all distribution channels to meet evolving consumer behaviors. The results further reaffirm CPAXT’s leadership position as Thailand’s No.1 Grocery E-Commerce Brand.
Petrochemical slide expected to persist
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/08/2025
» The downturn in the petrochemical industry is expected to continue until 2027, when it will begin to recover, according to analysts.
A French sailor's personal 'Plastic Odyssey'
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» PARIS - Simon Bernard's private war on plastic pollution began in 2016.
Bear freed from plastic jar after week-long rescue effort
Online Reporters, Published on 07/08/2025
» WISCONSIN — A young female bear that wandered nearly 50 miles (80 kilometres) across three Wisconsin counties with a plastic jar stuck on her head has been successfully rescued by wildlife officials.
Ricoh Inspires Youth to Build Circular Economy Future
Published on 07/08/2025
» Ricoh (Thailand) Ltd. continues its long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability through the 16th annual “Ricoh R-cademy” project. Launched in 2009, this year’s initiative brings together four key partners: the Prawet District Office (Bangkok Metropolitan Administration), the Khun Foundation, the Petroleum and Petrochemical College at Chulalongkorn University, and the Green Road Project.
Third fire hits Phetchaburi plastic packaging factory
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 07/08/2025
» PHETCHABURI - A plastic food packaging factory in Khao Yoi district was hit by fire for the third time on Thursday morning, prompting authorities to launch a thorough investigation into the recurring incidents.