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Thai society's religious diversity celebrated through landmarks, festivals
Life, Published on 15/05/2025
» Although Buddhism is the predominant religion in Thailand, the country is home to people of various faiths, resulting in a society rich in beliefs, ways of life and religious art that reflect cultural and religious pluralism.
Thai Student Awarded Global Youth Action Fund 2025 for Transforming Hotel Waste into Humanitarian Aid
Published on 15/05/2025
» Bangkok, Thailand – Phoonseeraah “Ada” Tieanworn, a student at Choate Rosemary Hall, USA, has been named by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB)—a nonprofit foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and founded in 1968—as a recipient of the Global Youth Action Fund 2025. This highly competitive award includes $2,500 USD in funding to expand her initiative, Global Hospitality Aid (GHA), which pioneers upcycling of byproducts from Thailand’s hotel industry into survival kits for displaced individuals in conflict and disaster zones around the world.
Singapore home sales fall for second month as demand weakens
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/05/2025
» Singapore private home sales fell for a second month as demand for new projects dimmed at a time when trade tensions are fuelling unease about the economic outlook.
Trump to close deal-making Gulf tour in UAE
AFP, Published on 15/05/2025
» DOHA — United States President Donald Trump on Thursday closes a Middle East tour in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as he focuses squarely on seeking deals after billions of dollars of pledges from Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Foreigners flock to China's Shenzhen as visa-free entries surge 160%
Published on 15/05/2025
» Shenzhen, China's southern tech hub, has reported a swell of overseas visitors this year, an influx attributed to the country's expansion of visa-free entry and its integration of the Greater Bay Area, a region that incorporates Guangdong province, Hong Kong and Macau.
Thai hotels face double whammy from US tariffs
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/05/2025
» Thai hotels are likely to face secondary effects from the US reciprocal tariffs as slowing tourist arrivals may cause hoteliers to cut prices or introduce more aggressive campaigns at home, while their overseas operations cannot escape the impact of the global economic slowdown.
State of art in Singapore
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 15/05/2025
» As Singapore marks its 60th anniversary of independence, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) returns boldly with the theme of "More Than Ever". While presenting the largest showcase of homegrown talent, the annual performing arts festival is expanding its landscape with an international bent.
Home heroes light up Thailand Open
Sports, Published on 15/05/2025
» Pornpawee Chochuwong, Supanida Katethong and mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puvaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran advanced to the second round of the US$475,000 (approx 16,150,000 baht) BWF Toyota Thailand Open 2025 at Nimibutr Stadium on Wednesday.
Former Myanmar ambassador to UK charged with trespassing
Published on 14/05/2025
» LONDON - British police have charged Myanmar’s former ambassador to the United Kingdom with trespassing on a diplomatic residence in London that he has refused to leave since being ousted for opposing the 2021 military coup in his home country.
AP Thailand Posts Strong Q1 Results, Eyes Expansion
Published on 14/05/2025
» Bangkok, May 14, 2025 – AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited has reported robust first-quarter 2025 results, reaffirming its position as a financially resilient leader in Thailand’s real estate sector. The company posted total revenues of THB 9,509 million, net sales of THB 12,110 million, and net profit of THB 864 million, supported by a solid debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68.