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Two-thirds of Cuba, including Havana, hit by blackout
AFP, Published on 05/03/2026
» HAVANA - A grid failure knocked out power Wednesday to two-thirds of Cuba including Havana, the national electric company UNE said, the latest electricity collapse for residents suffering daily impacts of US-imposed energy restrictions.
Fuel price rises start to bite
News, Published on 05/03/2026
» Fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict disrupting global energy supplies are rippling across Thailand, triggering price anxieties, panic buying and warnings of logistical strain.
Council seeks to keep Thai digital data safe
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/03/2026
» Thailand urgently needs to develop digital data sovereignty under Thai jurisdiction, while prioritising the use of more locally developed artificial intelligence (AI) and software, according to the Digital Council of Thailand (DCT).
French feminism fuels Alliance Française International Women's Day comedy play
Life, Published on 04/03/2026
» To celebrate International Women's Day, Alliance Française Bangkok on Witthayu Road is staging Et Pendant Ce Temps, Simone Veille! (Meanwhile, Simone Is Watching Over Us), a cult comedy about the history of women's rights from the 1950s to today, on Sunday and March 14 at 7pm.
Financial planning challenges in Asia
Business, Published on 04/03/2026
» The majority of Asia's middle-class population feels financially anxious and underprepared for retirement, as rising living costs and growing family responsibilities reshape financial priorities across generations, a survey by the regional insurance provider FWD Group has found.
Novo Nordisk Addresses Economic Risks of Obesity on World Obesity Day
Published on 04/03/2026
» Thailand is among the countries worldwide battling non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with various control measures targeting dietary intake and lifestyle modification. However, the prevalence of overweight and obesity remains among the highest in Asean, with trends indicating a continued rise that threatens long-term public health and economic productivity. Though being regarded as a chronic disease, obesity treatment is not reimbursable underthe Thai public health coverage.
Recalling the 'the quick brown fox' era
Roger Crutchley, Published on 01/03/2026
» Every day of the year has its own niche in history and March 1 is no exception. On this day 152 years ago the first typewriters went on sale in the US. It was 1874 and the Sholes and Glidden typewriter, invented in Milwaukee, was proudly presented by Remington & Sons in New York.
Bangkok vendors: lives on the streetfront
Nannalin Tiengtae, Published on 28/02/2026
» For decades, street vendors have been Bangkok’s heartbeat — feeding office workers, day labourers and night wanderers alike. Bustling roads and alleys have long been a familiar sight in the city, recognised by many international travel blogs and tourism rankings for its street food culture.
Too soon to predict China tourism rebound
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 28/02/2026
» Despite early signs of a rebound in Chinese arrivals during the first two months, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is downplaying expectations for a strong recovery, preferring to wait until May to assess whether demand has stabilised.
Asian shares poised for best February on record
Business, Published on 28/02/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares were mixed yesterday as concerns about technology company valuations and geopolitical hotspots weighed on sentiment. But the MSCI Asia Pacific Index has gained 7.1% this month, making it the best February performance on record.