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SPORTS

Knockout targets history at WBC convention clash

Sports, Published on 03/10/2025

» The Venezuelan and Thai professional boxing storyline continues as Knockout CPF (Thammanoon Niyomtrong, 28-1, 11 KOs) looks to become a two-weight world champion when he takes on WBC 108lb champion Carlos Canizales (28-3-1, 20 KOs).

THAILAND

Bigger role seen for Ranong Port

News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/10/2025

» The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) has inaugurated a multimodal transport project at Ranong Port, creating a freight transport route connecting China, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar and South Asian countries via the west coast of southern Thailand.

WORLD

Canada blocks theme park from sending whales to China

AFP, Published on 02/10/2025

» TORONTO - Canada on Wednesday denied a request from a controversial theme park to export 30 beluga whales to China, saying the refusal was necessary to protect the mammals from exploitation.

THAILAND

PM Anutin welcomes everyone wanting to join Bhumjaithai

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/10/2025

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday his Bhumjaithai Party will always welcome new members willing to work in the national interest, after veteran politician Santi Prompat and his son joined the party on Tuesday.

THAILAND

MP pushes for SSO probe

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/10/2025

» Rukchanok Srinork, People's Party (PP) MP for Bangkok, called on newly appointed Labour Minister Trinuch Thienthong to urgently address lingering issues within the Social Security Office (SSO), including the controversial purchase of the SKYY9 building.

THAILAND

Time to bury ‘unfeasible’ Land Bridge, says opposition

Published on 30/09/2025

» The opposition People’s Party has sharply criticised the government of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for pressing ahead with the controversial southern Land Bridge project, despite longstanding doubts about its financial and environmental viability.

THAILAND

Reviving the Chinese tourist market in Thailand

Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/09/2025

» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand have dropped sharply this year, testing the new government's ability to restore confidence in what was once the country's largest tourism market before the pandemic.

THAILAND

Little room for sentiment

Published on 27/09/2025

» Thaksin going to jail may win him and Pheu Thai some sympathy votes, but this is unlikely to transform their fortunes v Anutin Charnvirakul's cabinet picks have raised some eyebrows, but observers feel the line-up is aimed at getting things done.

THAILAND

Referendum plan for MoUs under fire

News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/09/2025

» Political activists have voiced opposition to the government's plan to hold a referendum on the fate of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) 2000 and 2001 between Thailand and Cambodia.

WORLD

Iran sanctions look set to return after last-ditch UN vote

AFP, Published on 26/09/2025

» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - Sweeping UN sanctions look likely to return on Iran despite a last-ditch effort on Friday by China and Russia for a delay to allow further talks, diplomats say.