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Japan demands response from Finland over beauty queen's 'slanted eyes' photos
South China Morning Post, Published on 18/12/2025
» KYODO — Japan's top government spokesman on Thursday expressed concern over images posted online of the winner of a beauty pageant and some lawmakers in Finland showing them pulling back the corners of their eyes, a gesture widely regarded as racially offensive to Asian people.
MUIC Confronts Digital Violence Through Global Dialogue
Published on 18/12/2025
» Addressing one of the most urgent challenges facing gender equality today, Mahidol University International College (MUIC) recently marked its first year of participation in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence with a landmark high-level panel discussion titled Diplomacy for Equality: Advancing the 16 Days of Activism. Hosted by the International Relations and Global Affairs (IRGA) programme on November 26, 2025, the event welcomed more than 200 guests and underscored MUIC’s growing role in global advocacy for equality.
An exquisite coastal retreat
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 18/12/2025
» Though I love being near water, I am not much of a beach person. This is why resorts on Phuket’s hilly terrain appeal to me.
US to sell weapons worth over $11 billion to Taiwan
Kyodo News, Published on 18/12/2025
» KYODO — The United States said Wednesday it has approved a potential sale of weapons and related equipment worth more than US$11 billion to Taiwan, at a time when the self-governing democratic island faces increased military pressure from China.
Renowned war correspondent Peter Arnett dies at 91
Published on 18/12/2025
» Peter Arnett, the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who became one of the world’s foremost war correspondents, died on Wednesday at age 91, according to US media reports.
New movies out this week: Dec 18-24
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 18/12/2025
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
China launches $113 billion free-trade experiment on Hainan island
Reuters, Published on 18/12/2025
» BEIJING — China on Thursday split off a Belgium-sized island with an economy comparable to a mid-ranked country from the mainland for customs processing, part of a bid to join a major trans-Pacific trade deal and establish a new Hong Kong-style commercial hub.
Bank of Thailand proposes tighter controls on gold trade
Published on 18/12/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is calling on the Ministry of Finance to control gold trading after a surge in transactions helped drive up the value of the baht, governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Thursday.
Thailand’s AI Moment of Reckoning
Published on 18/12/2025
» As the global economy pivots decisively towards advanced technology, Thailand finds itself at a critical crossroads. The AI Innovation Summit 2025, hosted by the AI Engineering Institute (AIEI) and CMKL University at Club Siam Glowfish, brought together senior government policymakers, industry leaders, global experts and emerging tech talent under a shared urgency. Held under the theme “Enabling Endless Possibilities with AI,” the summit delivered a clear and unified message: artificial intelligence is no longer merely a tool for efficiency, but a foundational economic infrastructure that will shape Thailand’s long-term competitiveness and resilience.
Stock AI at the Center of a Unicorn Strategy
Published on 18/12/2025
» In a global AI market crowded with hype and inflated promises, Stock AI has emerged for a different reason: it works. Designed for real-world use rather than speculative headlines, the platform has become one of the most closely watched agentic AI systems in Asia—anchored by the vision of Johny Saephan, a Thai-born founder whose rise accelerated after early involvement in Aisles and now operates under a unicorn-level holding company, Saephan Capital.