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Thai PM declares war on scammers
Published on 06/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday presided over a high-level ceremony at Government House to signal his government’s determination to prevent and suppress technology-related crime, particularly online scams.
Thai e-commerce pioneers want tighter import restrictions
Published on 06/11/2025
» E-commerce pioneers have proposed that Thailand adopt Indonesia’s model of prohibiting sales of imported products priced less than US$100 on online platforms, aiming to safeguard local producers and raise imported product standards.
Engine fell off US cargo plane before deadly crash: officials
AFP, Published on 06/11/2025
» WASHINGTON - The death toll from a cargo plane crash in the southern US state of Kentucky rose to 11 on Wednesday, with investigators saying the accident was caused by one of the engines catching fire and detaching during takeoff.
Changsha: China's rising hub of innovation
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 06/11/2025
» For over half a decade, China has witnessed dramatic changes in its progressive development and way of life, particularly in smaller cities beyond Shanghai and Beijing. By moving away from traditional practices, Changsha -- one of the most dynamic cities in Hunan province -- has stepped into a new era, strengthened by advanced technologies and its strategic midland location. The city has emerged as a potential new hub for Thailand to extend its economic growth beyond Yunnan.
Bribery probe deepens police credibility crisis
Oped, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 06/11/2025
» The reputation of the Royal Thai Police (RTP) has suffered a significant blow following a decision by the Police Complaints Review Committee (PCRC) to formally accuse former National Police Chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol and more than 200 police officers of disciplinary misconduct for allegedly accepting bribes from online gambling networks.
Rethinking finance beyond aid
Oped, Published on 06/11/2025
» Traditional donors have sharply scaled back their aid commitments to developing countries over the past year. Some, like the United States, have virtually eliminated their aid programmes. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), official development assistance (ODA) from member countries declined by 7.1% in 2024, its first annual drop in six years.
UK seizes dinosaur bones in money laundering case
Published on 05/11/2025
» LONDON - British police have seized more than £12 million ($15.6 million) worth of dinosaur skeletons after agreeing to a settlement with a Chinese man suspected of being part a huge money-laundering scandal.
People’s Party denies membership fee irregularities
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/11/2025
» The People’s Party has denied allegations that it deducted salaries from assistants to its MPs to pay for party membership fees, saying the claims were politically motivated to discredit the opposition.
UN: Attack on funeral in Sudan kills 40
AFP, Published on 05/11/2025
» PORT SUDAN - An attack on a funeral in the key city of El-Obeid in Sudan’s central Kordofan region killed 40 people, the UN said Wednesday, as paramilitaries looked poised to launch an offensive.
Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll in Philippines rises above 90
AFP, Published on 05/11/2025
» CEBU — The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines rose past 90 on Wednesday, following the worst flooding in recent memory.