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Japanese population sees record drop in 2024
AFP, Published on 07/08/2025
» TOKYO - The population of Japanese nationals fell by a record amount — more than 900,000 people — in 2024, official data showed, as the country battles to reverse its perennially low birth rates.
World Cup host Morocco under pressure to save stray dogs
AFP, Published on 07/08/2025
» TANGIERS, Morocco - Animal welfare groups have accused Morocco of culling stray dogs as it prepares to host football's 2030 World Cup, but the kingdom denies the accusations, vowing to protect the canines.
Thailand Secures THB 10.9bn in Tapioca Deals
Published on 07/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 6, 2025 – The Ministry of Commerce (MoC), led by Minister Jatuporn Buruspat, officially opened the 7th World Tapioca Conference 2025 (WTC 2025) under the theme “Thailand Tapioca Next: Go Global Go Together.” Held at TRUE ICON HALL, ICONSIAM, the event reinforced Thailand’s ambition to remain a global leader in tapioca exports while highlighting the collaborative strength of its stakeholders across the entire value chain.
Aid delays upset House panel
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/08/2025
» The House Committee on Administration yesterday summoned the provincial governors of Si Sa Ket, Surin, and Ubon Ratchathani to explain delays and inconsistencies in the disbursement of emergency funds intended to support border communities along the Thai–Cambodian frontier.
Thailand’s zero tariff vow to Trump still limits US imports
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/08/2025
» Thailand’s pledge to President Donald Trump of near-total market access for US goods includes key limits to protect some domestic industries, according to a government official, laying out the Southeast Asian nation’s terms for a tariff deal with Washington.
Govt clarifies stance on poker policy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/08/2025
» Poker will only be played as a sport with oversight from an authorised association, which is in the process of being set up, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
At least B20 billion set aside for tariff relief
Published on 05/08/2025
» The Ministry of Finance has budgeted at least 20 billion baht for relief efforts to cushion the impact of US tariffs on Thai businesses.
Key Thai sectors still protected under US tariff pact
Published on 05/08/2025
» Thailand’s pledge of near-total market access for US goods includes key limits to protect some domestic industries, according to a government official, laying out the terms the country sought for its tariff deal with Washington.
Israel poised to order new Gaza war plan
AFP, Published on 05/08/2025
» JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was preparing on Tuesday to announce an updated Gaza war plan designed to destroy Hamas and secure the release of dozens of hostages, with Israeli media reporting he would order the total occupation of the Palestinian territory.
Cabinet approves compensation for border clash victims
Online Reporters, Published on 05/08/2025
» The cabinet has approved compensation of 10 million baht for the families of each soldier and government official killed in last month’s border conflict with Cambodia, and 8 million baht for each civilian victim’s family, according to acting prime minister Phumtham Wechayachai.