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Ex-PM, ministers face NACC probe
Post Reporters, Published on 01/11/2025
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has unanimously agreed to open an inquiry into allegations against former prime minister Srettha Thavisin, several cabinet members, and senior government officials regarding the reallocation of loan repayment funds originally earmarked for five state-run banks to finance the government's 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme.
'Better to go to prison': Israeli ultra-Orthodox rally against army service
AFP, Published on 31/10/2025
» JERUSALEM - Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men rallied in Jerusalem on Thursday to protest against military conscription for their community, an issue that has caused a major strain in Israel's right-wing ruling coalition.
Scams grow, as laws lag
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/10/2025
» Last week, police in Chiang Rai province arrested a 35-year-old Chinese national as he went from one ATM to a multitude of others to withdraw cash. A subsequent search of his rented room showed he had in his possession 2,057 ATM cards, 537,900 baht in cash, 35 bank books, and 39 SIM cards. He was initially charged with illegally possessing ATM cards belonging to others in a manner that may cause damage, a charge carrying a maximum sentence of five years' imprisonment.
France expected to adopt consent-based rape law
AFP, Published on 29/10/2025
» PARIS — French senators are on Wednesday expected to back a bill defining rape as any non-consensual sexual act, making France the latest European country to pass a consent-based law.
With 100 days to go, Milan Winter Olympics chiefs 'can see finish line'
AFP, Published on 29/10/2025
» MILAN — With time ticking down to the start of an unusually intricate and spread-out Winter Olympics, organisers of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games say that they are on track.
Four-month timeline intact: Borwornsak
News, Published on 29/10/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno confirmed on Tuesday that the government's plan to dissolve the House of Representatives within four months remains unchanged, despite growing political debate over the ongoing constitutional amendment process.
US shutdown poker: Which side has the winning hand?
AFP, Published on 27/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - Washington is in a standoff and the chips are down -- with the government shuttered for weeks, federal workers stuck in limbo and millions who rely on health insurance subsidies scared of losing the shirt off their backs.
Bangkok Community Theatre presents hit musical Mamma Mia!
Life, Published on 27/10/2025
» Bangkok Community Theatre will bring the world's ultimate feel-good musical Mamma Mia! to Bangkok, with six performances scheduled every Friday and Saturday at 7.30pm from Nov 7-15, plus a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday. The venue is St Andrew's International School's auditorium on Sukhumvit 107.
White House warns of chaos at US airports as shutdown drags
AFP, Published on 24/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump's administration sounded the alarm on Thursday over potential turmoil at airports as the government shutdown threatens to drag into November, warning of ruined holiday plans for millions of Americans.
Galaxy advises big tourism swing
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2025
» Thailand should set an ambitious target of 45-60 million arrivals by the period of 2030 to 2035, pushing stakeholders to cooperate and keep pace with fast-growing Asia-Pacific tourism, says Galaxy Resorts Thailand.