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Donor funding crisis goes global
News, Published on 21/05/2025
» Towards the end of the ancient Indian epic the Mahabharata, Krishna's Yadava clan self-destructs. Many dark omens presage their downfall: nature behaves erratically and pests multiply. Sin, deception, and violence proliferate, eroding trust and solidarity. Clan members humiliate and insult wise elders. When Krishna's extended family goes on a picnic, the men get drunk, argue, and attack each other, until eventually all of them are dead.
Can Ukraine survive Trump presidency?
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 21/05/2025
» We are getting very close to the point where Donald Trump realises that his dear friend, Vladimir Putin, has been playing him for a fool. The Russian president never had the slightest intention of moderating his war aims, which include the annexation of much of Ukraine and the demotion of the rest to the status of a puppet state.
Chinese exec arrest sought in SAO case
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/05/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is seeking to arrest Wu Binglin, a Chinese executive of China Railway No.10 (Thailand), one of the companies involved in the construction of the now-collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building.
Woman with 'tummy ache' gives birth in petrol station toilet
Online Reporters, Published on 19/05/2025
» A coffee shop employee who said she did not know she was pregnant unexpectedly gave birth to a child in a Bangkok petrol station toilet on Monday, initially believing she was suffering nothing more than a stomach pain.
EU leaders relieved after centrist Dan wins Romanian presidency
Published on 19/05/2025
» BUCHAREST - Romania's European allies and markets welcomed centrist Nicusor Dan's presidential election victory over the eurosceptic hard-right on Sunday, relieved that the European Union member avoided a lurch to a Donald Trump-inspired political path.
Thai Airways takes off, says chief executive
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/05/2025
» Fresh from completing a years-long business rehabilitation, Thai Airways International (THAI) is unveiling its "Fly for the New Pride" brand campaign, operating with a reduced debt burden and new revenue generators as the company expects to resume trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Trade tensions remain on edge
Business, Published on 19/05/2025
» After the US announced on April 9 it would temporarily suspend tariff hikes on several countries for 90 days, the global trade sector breathed a sigh of relief.
Trumpist faces pro-EU mayor in tight Romania presidential rerun
AFP, Published on 18/05/2025
» BUCHAREST - Romanians began voting Sunday in a tense presidential election rerun, a tight race between a fan of US President Donald Trump and a pro-EU mayor that could reshape the direction of the key NATO member bordering war-torn Ukraine.
SAO's steel brand found at collapsed factory in Chon Buri
News, Online Reporters, Published on 17/05/2025
» Steel bars manufactured by the brand "Sky," used in the construction of the collapsed government building in Bangkok, were also found in the collapsed sections of a factory building in Chon Buri, according to Industry Minister Akanat Promphan.
Factory building collapses in Chon Buri, injuring 1 woman
Online Reporters, Published on 16/05/2025
» A factory building collapsed at Amata City Chon Buri industrial estate in Phan Thong district of Chon Buri province on Friday, injuring one woman and damaging seven vehicles.