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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.
Asian markets cool after rally fed by trade truce
Business, Published on 17/05/2025
» RECAP: Asian markets limped into the weekend as investors consolidated gains after a week-long rally spurred by a truce in the China-US trade war.
Six Organisations Host Charity Match for Myanmar Relief
Published on 16/05/2025
» In the wake of the powerful M7.7 earthquake that struck Myanmar in March and was felt in Bangkok, six Bangkok-based organisations came together to support relief efforts through a charity football tournament. Held on Saturday, 26 April, the friendly match united teams from the public and private sectors with a shared goal of raising funds for those affected. The initiative resulted in donations exceeding THB 40,000, which were formally accepted by the Thai Red Cross Society (TRCS) on 4 May 2025. Proceeds will support the TRCS’s ongoing humanitarian work in Myanmar.
US singer Chris Brown charged with assault in Britain
AFP, Published on 16/05/2025
» LONDON — American R&B singer Chris Brown, the former boyfriend of superstar Rihanna, is due to appear in a UK court on Friday after being arrested and charged over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023, police said.
French chauffeur to face trial over alleged theft from UK minister
AFP, Published on 15/05/2025
» LYON — A chauffeur faces trial later this year charged with stealing money and baggage from Britain's top diplomat after driving David Lammy and his wife hundreds of kilometres from Italy to an Alpine ski resort in France, a prosecutor said.
Former Myanmar ambassador to UK charged with trespassing
Published on 14/05/2025
» LONDON - British police have charged Myanmar’s former ambassador to the United Kingdom with trespassing on a diplomatic residence in London that he has refused to leave since being ousted for opposing the 2021 military coup in his home country.
Cruise unleashes 'Mission: Impossible' juggernaut at Cannes
AFP, Published on 14/05/2025
» CANNES (FRANCE) — Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" powers into the Cannes film festival for its premiere on Wednesday on a steamroller of hype.
UK soldier's fall sparks fundraiser
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 14/05/2025
» A 21-year-old British soldier is fighting to recover from life-altering injuries after falling from Na Mueang 2 Waterfall on Koh Samui, Surat Thani, prompting his girlfriend to launch a £100,000 (4.4 million baht) fundraising campaign to cover his mounting medical bills and arrange an emergency evacuation back to the UK.
Middle powers in the US-China trade war
Oped, Published on 14/05/2025
» As US tariffs begin to reshape global trade flows, many countries are worried that a tsunami of discounted Chinese goods, originally destined for America, will hit their shores. To keep them out, especially as recessionary pressures mount, some may be inclined to impose their own tariffs on Chinese imports. In that case, China would be cut off entirely from international trade, delivering an unexpected victory for US President Donald Trump, who would undoubtedly claim credit for this new Great Wall.
Rights groups urge court to halt UK fighter jet supplies to Israel
AFP, Published on 14/05/2025
» LONDON - Rights groups on Tuesday urged judges to halt Britain's supply of fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza, as they took the government to court and accused it of breaking international law.