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The late Pope Francis and the soul of economics
News, Published on 06/05/2025
» Pope Francis redefined the papacy in profound ways. As the leader of the Catholic Church, he worked to make it more inclusive of women and the LGBTQ+ community. As the first Latin American pontiff, he became a voice for the Global South. And by taking his name -- and inspiration -- from St Francis of Assisi, he positioned himself as a champion of the poor and marginalised.
Two Vietnamese fishing boats seized in southern Thai waters
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/05/2025
» Marine police arrested 15 Vietnamese fishermen and seized their two fishing boats for intruding into Thai waters off Narathiwat province on Sunday.
Encroached land seized in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/04/2025
» PHUKET: Forestry officials, together with local environmental and maritime agencies, have seized over four rai of encroached coastal land used by a restaurant in tambon Talat Yai, Muang district, following a complaint of forest intrusion.
WatchGuard Urges Simpler Cybersecurity Amid Rising Threats
Published on 08/04/2025
» As Thailand accelerates its digital transformation under Thailand 4.0, the nation has emerged as a regional economic powerhouse. However, with increased connectivity comes heightened exposure to cyber threats, particularly ransomware attacks targeting the manufacturing sector, which contributes nearly a quarter of the country’s GDP.
Sea barrier 'better' than relocating Thailand's capital
Post Reporters, Published on 10/02/2025
» A House study disagrees with a proposal by a Pheu Thai Party lawmaker to move the capital to Nakhon Ratchasima province, saying moving would be budget intensive and require a referendum to decide.
French divorcee who stopped having sex with husband wins court appeal
Published on 23/01/2025
» PARIS - A woman, who was blamed by French courts for her divorce because she no longer had sex with her husband, has won an appeal in Europe's top human rights court, the court said on Thursday, reigniting a debate in France over women's rights.
Prince Harry settles lawsuit against Murdoch's UK tabloids
AFP, Published on 22/01/2025
» LONDON - Prince Harry settled on Wednesday a hotly-disputed lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's UK tabloid publisher, which apologised for hacking the British royal's phone and agreed to pay him "substantial damages".
AI alone cannot save the planet
Oped, Published on 21/01/2025
» This year's annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos held during Jan 20-24, where participants will address the theme of "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age," comes at a critical juncture for the planet. Ecosystems are straining under the pressure of climate change, and the interconnected cycles that maintain freshwater availability, soil moisture, ocean health, and plant growth are spinning out of balance at an alarming pace.
Govt regrets Myanmar's continued detention of Thai fishers, asks for patience
Post Reporters, Published on 05/01/2025
» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said four Thai fishing crew members were not released by Myanmar on Saturday as earlier expected because their release process is still underway.
Elephants steered away from Prachin Buri villages
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/01/2025
» Parks and wildlife officials say their efforts to prevent wild elephants from intruding on communities in Prachin Buri province have been a success, with “Sorapong”, the most problematic bull, sent back to its habitat.