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On top of the world in Kathmandu
Roger Crutchley, Published on 14/09/2025
» I was sorry to read about the unrest in Kathmandu this week. As a kid in the UK during the 1950s I used to daydream about far away places with strange-sounding names. One of those places was Kathmandu.
Isan sound goes global
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/09/2025
» Last month, World Beat was invited to join a government sponsored event to promote molam music from Isan on the international stage. The event was held on Aug 12 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok as part of the National Science and Technology Fair 2025.
Thai nationals in Nepal and Qatar ‘remain safe’
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/09/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that around 100 Thai nationals in Nepal remain safe despite the recent unrest in the country.
10 members of Thai ID fraud gang, including 6 govt officials, arrested
Published on 12/09/2025
» Ten people, including six government officials, involved in allegedly forging Thai ID cards for stateless people and foreign nationals have been arrested separately in Bangkok and three other provinces.
Chinese ringleader, ex-Thai wife arrested in multi-million baht scam bust
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/09/2025
» A Chinese ringleader of a scam network, his former Thai wife and 13 associates were arrested, with assets worth over 21 million baht seized during police raids across four provinces on Wednesday.
Agency blueprint seeks to develop regional AI hub
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 10/09/2025
» The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (Etda) has set a goal to push Thailand to become regional hub for artificial intelligence (AI) by strengthening trust in digital infrastructure, promoting advanced AI tech operations, and expanding collaborative regulatory mechanisms for platform services.
Onew to perform in Bangkok this weekend
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/09/2025
» This week, two Korean events are in the spotlight -- a solo concert by SHINee vocalist Onew and the Netflix series Beyond The Bar.
Police bust e-cigarette factory, arrest Chinese managers
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/09/2025
» Two Chinese managers were arrested and about 20,000 vaping products and production equipment seized during a police raid on a warehouse in Bangkok’s Bang Khunthian district on Tuesday.
CP LAND, Huawei and A Solar Unite for Sustainability
Published on 09/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 9, 2025 – CP LAND Public Company Limited (CP LAND), together with Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and A SOLAR Co., Ltd., signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the concept of “Resilient Future Together.” The collaboration aims to accelerate Thailand’s transition towards a green economy and the development of green living solutions.
The gift of literature
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 08/09/2025
» Hailing from a rural village, Hin Pa toils back-breaking hours until he runs into his childhood friend, Bak Berd, who makes a living as a parasailor in Phuket. Spurred by his invitation, Hin Pa relocates to the island for better opportunities. In a memorable scene, a traveller hands him a book midair. Who would foresee that it inspires him to read more, venture into painting and cycle around the world?