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Thaksin calm, slept well during first night in prison
Online Reporters, Published on 10/09/2025
» Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra spent a calm first night in Klongprem Central Prison, according to corrections officials.
Dismantling stigma for people living with HIV
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/08/2025
» Wat Phrabat Namphu in Lop Buri province has long been seen as a sanctuary for People Living with HIV (PLHIV), a place of last resort for those abandoned by families and shunned by society.
Time to act on information warfare
Oped, Published on 01/08/2025
» As tensions escalate along the Thai-Cambodian border, the unfolding conflict has become not only a confrontation of arms but also a war of narratives. For many in Thailand, this is the first time war has felt real. Not distant, not historical, but tangible: fighter jets in the sky, news of casualties, fear seeping into the national consciousness.
US Justice Department plans to interview Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell
AFP, Published on 22/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - The US Department of Justice is seeking to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned accomplice of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, officials said Tuesday, as President Donald Trump struggles to quell a furor over the handling of the explosive case.
How to rebuild a community following the fire
Oped, Published on 09/07/2025
» When a wildfire burns through a community, the initial concern is identifying what is lost: businesses, homes, landscape. Reports tally the damage in raw numbers -- hectares burned, buildings destroyed, dollars lost. Similarly, wildfire recovery success is overwhelmingly measured by how closely the post-disaster housing count compares to pre-disaster numbers. But rebuilding, for people displaced by fires, is not measured in claims settled or roofs repaired.
China's intense EV rivalry tests Thailand's local production goals
Published on 04/07/2025
» Hyper-competition in China's electric vehicle sector is spilling over to its biggest market in Asia, Thailand, as smaller players struggle to compete with dominant BYD, putting ambitious local production plans at risk.
Walailak Tops Global Gender Equality University Rankings
Published on 20/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 20, 2025—In a historic milestone reflecting Walailak University’s strong commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), the university has been ranked 93rd globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 — its highest position since joining the prestigious ranking in 2021. Most notably, Walailak University achieved the No. 1 global ranking for SDG 5: Gender Equality, affirming its leadership in promoting inclusivity and empowerment across all genders.
Group tour prices from Hong Kong drop 10% as tourists opt for alternatives to Japan
Published on 15/06/2025
» Hong Kong travel agencies have launched cheaper outbound group tours this summer, driven by increased flight capacity amid a shift in tourists' preference away from Japan due to increased earthquake concerns.
AIT Hosts High-Level Forum on AI in Asia
Published on 06/05/2025
» As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and governments grapple with its implications, the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) convened a high-level event on Wednesday, 24 April 2025, to examine the region’s role in harnessing AI for innovation, sustainability, and inclusive development.
Italthai Portrait Prize 2025 Returns!
Published on 04/04/2025
» Returning for its much-anticipated fifth edition, the Italthai Portrait Prize 2025—Thailand’s premier national portrait competition—continues its mission to elevate and support the country’s vibrant art scene. Proudly presented by the Italthai Group in collaboration with River City Bangkok, this year’s milestone event marks five years of championing artistic talent and fostering creative growth.