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Wall Street risks shorting freedom in HK
Oped, Published on 31/10/2025
» In early November, Wall Street's big guns will head to Hong Kong for a global financial summit, dining at the Palace Museum (featuring Chinese imperial works on loan from Beijing) before meeting at the nearby Rosewood Hotel -- one of the city's swankiest. There, the top brass from Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan and another 100 financial firms will enjoy delicious food and breathtaking views as Hong Kong's leaders pitch them on the profits to be made in the former British colony.
Ten people to stand trial over online harassment of French first lady
AFP, Published on 27/10/2025
» PARIS - Ten people go on trial in Paris on Monday for sexist cyber-harassment of Brigitte Macron, in the latest case sparked by unsubstantiated gender claims thrown at the French first lady for years by some in France and beyond.
Former Thai police chief accused of taking bribes
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/10/2025
» The Police Complaints Review Board (PCRB) has reportedly found grounds to accuse former national police chief Torsak Sukvimol and more than 200 other officers of disciplinary offences linked to bribes from online gambling networks.
‘Gun Jompalang’ defends his foundation
Published on 24/10/2025
» Social activist Guntouch Pongpaiboonwet on Friday defended the work of his foundation as questions mounted about its finances, while Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow denied any involvement in the controversy.
Women sue over sexual abuse in Australian military
AFP, Published on 24/10/2025
» SYDNEY — Women in Australia's defence forces launched a class action lawsuit Friday alleging widespread and systematic sexual violence, harassment and discrimination.
Lawyer Decha calls for probe of 'Gun' foundation
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/10/2025
» Prominent lawyer Decha Kittivittayanan has urged the Interior Ministry to investigate the legitimacy of the "Gun Jompalang Chuai Su" Foundation, questioning whether it is a bona fide charitable organisation or merely a proxy entity.
From law books to goal nets: Nat's Thai fairytale
Sports, Published on 24/10/2025
» The technical director of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), Anthony Hudson, is on a mission to help the 'Chaba Kaew', Thailand's national women's team, win the prestigious SEA Games competition that takes place in Chon Buri between Dec 4-17.
British ex-soldier cleared of Bloody Sunday murders
AFP, Published on 23/10/2025
» BELFAST - A judge in Belfast on Thursday acquitted a British ex-paratrooper of killing unarmed civilians during the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre in Northern Ireland.
Thamanat denies ties to scam gangs
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/10/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Capt Thamanat Prompow on Tuesday denied the People's Party (PP) allegations that he was linked to scam gangs and call-centre operations.
To beat football violence, Brazilian clubs scan every fan
AFP, Published on 20/10/2025
» SAO PAULO - It was yet another tragedy linked to hooliganism in South American football: A young woman died after shards from a glass bottle thrown during a fight between fans sliced her throat.