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'Artists of steel': Japanese swords forge new fanbase
AFP, Published on 11/02/2026
» MISATO, SAITAMA (JAPAN) - Sparks illuminate the soot-covered studio of Japanese swordsmith Akihira Kawasaki as his apprentice hammers red-hot steel, showcasing a millennium-old craft now enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
Moderna says US refusing to review mRNA-based flu shot
AFP, Published on 11/02/2026
» NEW YORK - Vaccine manufacturer Moderna said on Tuesday the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was refusing to review an application for its first mRNA-based flu shot.
EC needs to do better
News, Published on 10/02/2026
» The election on Sunday has finally ended, albeit with mixed reactions. Despite the polling process going relatively smoothly and a clear winner emerging by the end of the day, the ham-fisted actions of the Election Commission (EC) risk bungling the vote-counting process.
Korn questions Bhumjaithai's policy transparency
Post Reporters, Published on 07/02/2026
» Korn Chatikavanij, a Democrat Party prime ministerial candidate, has questioned the transparency of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) after it submitted just eight policies to the Election Commission (EC) for review.
Trump pressures electoral system with push to ‘nationalise’ voting
AFP, Published on 05/02/2026
» WASHINGTON - From calls for his Republican party to “nationalise” voting to his repeated false claims of a stolen election, President Donald Trump is ramping up attacks on the US electoral system ahead of this year’s US midterm polls.
LG Subscribe Leads Home Appliance Subscriptions in Thailand and APAC
Published on 04/02/2026
» Bangkok, February 4, 2026 – LG Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd. hosted its annual award ceremony, Jump Up Together 2026, solidifying its market leadership in home appliance subscription services and celebrating the extraordinary achievements of its sales force. The event paid tribute to the exceptional LG Subscribe Lifestyle Planners (LPs) and LG Subscribe Lifestyle Sales Managers (LSMs) whose dedication and outstanding performance propelled LG Subscribe to unprecedented heights throughout 2025.
‘Friends of Dr Supat’ challenge dismissal
Published on 03/02/2026
» A coalition of civic groups has called on the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to reopen its investigation into the dismissal of Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, who maintains he was dismissed because he criticised decisions made by the Ministry of Public Health.
Iran says progress made towards US talks despite attack jitters
AFP, Published on 01/02/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Iran's top security official said Saturday that progress had been made towards negotiations with the United States, even as the Islamic republic's army chief warned Washington against launching military strikes.
Real barriers to temple reform
Editorial, Published on 01/02/2026
» After a year of temple scandals, Thailand's top monks have promised a great clean-up. The orders sound bold. The question is whether a feudal system built on censorship, obedience and patronage can truly reform itself.
Trump picks new Federal Reserve chief
Published on 30/01/2026
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Friday chose former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to head the US central bank when Jerome Powell’s leadership term ends in May, giving a frequent Fed critic a chance to put his idea of monetary policy “regime change” into practice.