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Funding dries up but Aids battle rages on
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 28/08/2025
» Kigali, Rwanda: The International Aids Society (IAS) Conference 2025 (IAS2025), held recently, in Kigali, Rwanda, provided a platform for Thai civil groups to reflect on how the US president's funding freeze will affect their work and the lives of those they are trying to save.
Denmark apologises for Greenland forced contraception
AFP, Published on 27/08/2025
» COPENHAGEN - Denmark's prime minister on Wednesday presented a long-awaited apology to the victims of Denmark's forced contraception campaign in Greenland, lifting a key point of tension with its autonomous territory.
UN hails Thai decision to let Myanmar refugees work
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 27/08/2025
» The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has commended the Thai government for its decision to grant the right to work to long-term Myanmar refugees residing in Thailand.
Israel pounds Gaza City as Trump eyes post-war plan
AFP, Published on 27/08/2025
» GAZA CITY - The Israeli military pressed operations around Gaza City on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump prepared to host a White House meeting on post-war plans for the shattered Palestinian territory.
Southern Thailand pioneers the ‘De-Stress Economy’ in Southeast Asia
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/08/2025
» In an era of polycrisis, from climate disruption and geopolitical instability to mounting mental and emotional strain, the very notion of "economic security" is being redefined.
PTT Named Thailand’s Most Valuable Brand Fifth Year
Published on 27/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 27, 2025 — Thailand’s energy leader has once again secured the top spot in brand value. PTT Public Company Limited (PTT) has been recognised as the nation’s most valuable brand for the fifth consecutive year (2021–2025) by Brand Finance, a leading global brand valuation consultancy. With a brand value of USD 9.2 billion, reflecting an 11 per cent year-on-year increase, the achievement underscores PTT’s strong position as Thailand’s premier energy company. This sustained momentum is driven by broad stakeholder support and anchored in transparency, good governance and balanced value creation for all.
Breaking barriers for Thai innovations
Oped, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand is abundant with talent in medical technology. Why aren't our homegrown innovations reaching patients? The answer is simple: a broken system.
NSTDA seeks to broaden its research
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/08/2025
» The Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) minister has tasked the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) to drive progress in two key areas, including the development of modern technology in line with megatrends and the nurturing of artificial intelligence (AI) talent to serve the National AI strategy.
Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital kill four, Huthis say
AFP, Published on 25/08/2025
» SANAA - Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital Sanaa on Sunday killed at least four people, according to the country's Iran-backed Huthi rebels, who have repeatedly launched missiles and drones at Israel throughout the Gaza war.
Gaza hunger invites global shame
Oped, Published on 25/08/2025
» Starvation is the slow, silent unmaking of the body. Deprived of basic sustenance, the body first burns through sugar stores in the liver. Then it melts muscle and fat, breaking down tissue to keep the brain and other vital organs alive.