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Indonesia’s free-lunch programme under fire
Published on 18/10/2025
» SAGULING, Indonesia - Cucu Mulyati got the fright of her life last month: a call saying that her 17-year-old son was seriously ill. He started feeling sick while eating the free lunch served on campus, which included fried chicken, rice, lettuce and strawberries.
Minister touts nation as gaming hub
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/10/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is committed to driving Thailand's gaming industry onto the global stage and establishing the country as a gaming hub in Southeast Asia.
Indonesia set to buy Chinese J-10 fighter jets amid push to modernise military
Published on 17/10/2025
» Indonesia's top defence official says his country is set to acquire China's J-10 fighter jets, possibly making it the second foreign military to operate the model after Pakistan.
Queen sets sail for glory and pride
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 17/10/2025
» The upcoming Southeast Asian Games will get a royal touch as Her Majesty the Queen has been confirmed to take part in the sailing competition.
State enterprises vital to OECD negotiations
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/10/2025
» The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is requiring Thailand ensure non-discrimination in the bidding processes of its state-owned enterprises (SOEs), while Thailand has requested a five-year period to implement the necessary adjustments.
Elusive Moon Moth seen in Phetchaburi
News, Published on 17/10/2025
» A rare and striking species of moth has been discovered at Panoen Thung in Kaeng Krachan National Park, Phetchaburi province.
Asean's regroup requires deep reforms
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 17/10/2025
» If Asean's 58 years thus far have been about resilience and playing a central organising role in promoting regional security and stability, its next decade will determine whether the Southeast Asian bloc can adapt and remain relevant. After the crises in Myanmar and along the Thai-Cambodian border, Asean's credibility has never been more in doubt. To regain its effectiveness as Southeast Asia's one and only agency, Asean needs to move away from the ritualistic diplomacy of mundane meetings to far-reaching reforms that chart new ways of making things work.
Regional pact aims to enhance power trade
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/10/2025
» Thailand is preparing to enhance cross-border electricity connectivity between four countries, while also working with Asean to jointly reduce carbon dioxide emissions, says Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon.
Indonesian volcano Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts again
Published on 15/10/2025
» JAKARTA - Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted on Wednesday, shooting volcanic ash 10 kilometres into the sky, Indonesia’s volcanology agency said, forcing authorities to raise the alert system to its highest level.
Myanmar junta chief admits election won’t be nationwide
Published on 15/10/2025
» Myanmar’s junta chief acknowledged on Wednesday that the military-backed administration will be unable to conduct the upcoming general election across the entire country, as a civil war triggered by the 2021 coup rages on.