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Tanzanian president wins landslide amid deadly protests
AFP, Published on 01/11/2025
» DAR ES SALAAM - Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has won a landslide election victory, official results showed on Saturday, after key opponents were jailed or barred from running, leading to days of deadly protests.
Liquor logic lost
Postbag, Published on 01/11/2025
» Re: "Restaurants voice concern over new alcohol law", (Business, Oct 29).
AIS appoints Pratthana Leelapanang as new CEO
Published on 31/10/2025
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) has announced the appointment of Pratthana Leelapanang, deputy chief executive officer and chief operating officer, as its new chief executive officer, effective Nov 3.
Empowering Thai Youth with Financial Skills for Life
Published on 31/10/2025
» As financial literacy becomes an increasingly vital life skill for Thailand’s younger generations, a new collaboration is setting out to make learning about money both engaging and accessible. The Money Coach, led by renowned financial educator Mr Jakkapong Mespan, also known as “Coach Noom”, has partnered with Sea (Thailand)—a leading internet platform provider encompassing Shopee, Garena, and Monee—to launch Money for Teen, a free online financial course designed for secondary-level students and above. Tailored to today’s digital-native learners, the programme features eight practical and comprehensive modules that help students, parents, and educators nationwide build essential money management skills while laying the groundwork for integration into Thailand’s compulsory education system.
Crushing dissent widens rifts with governments
Oped, Published on 31/10/2025
» Thousands of civil society organisations (CSOs) and activists are gathering in Bangkok during the International Civil Society Week from Nov 1–5. The event will be organised by the CIVICUS Alliance. CIVICUS is an international non-profit organisation focused on civil rights and citizen action. It was founded in 1993 and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Deaths feared in locked-down Tanzania after election chaos
AFP, Published on 30/10/2025
» DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - Tanzania was on lockdown with a communications blackout Thursday, a day after elections turned into violent chaos with unconfirmed reports of many dead.
CP Group, True, and Microsoft Forge AI Partnership
Published on 28/10/2025
» Amid Thailand’s rapid digital transformation, a landmark collaboration has been announced that will shape the nation’s AI and Cloud future. On 28 October 2025, Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group), True Corporation, and True Internet Data Center (True IDC) entered into a strategic partnership with Microsoft to accelerate Thailand’s digital advancement and position the country as a leading regional hub for trusted Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud innovation. This collaboration unites the collective strengths of CP Group’s diverse business ecosystem, True’s nationwide digital platforms, and True IDC’s data centre and cloud expertise with Microsoft’s global technology leadership to drive sustainable growth, enhance competitiveness, and create long-term value. The partnership is guided by CP Group’s enduring philosophy of the “Three Benefits” – for the country, the people, and the organisation.
Meta and TikTok to obey Australia under-16 social media ban
AFP, Published on 28/10/2025
» SYDNEY - Tech giants Meta and TikTok said Tuesday they will obey Australia's under-16 social media ban but warned the landmark laws could prove difficult to enforce.
Digital reciprocity on the horizon
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/10/2025
» The US-Thailand framework for an agreement on reciprocal trade is expected to establish a robust foundation for digital reciprocity, empowering American investments in Thailand -- including strategic data centre deployments.
Agency to monitor growing scam threat
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/10/2025
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has committed to regularly monitor and report on scam-related crimes, which have emerged as a growing social threat.