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World Cup marks 100-day countdown amid political upheaval
AFP, Published on 01/03/2026
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The 100-day countdown to the biggest World Cup in history gets under way on Tuesday against a chaotic backdrop of global unrest, from US-Israeli strikes on Iran to surging violence in Mexico and anxiety over Donald Trump's domestic agenda.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says
Reuters, Published on 01/03/2026
» Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who turned the country into a powerful anti-U.S. force and extended its military influence across the Middle East while crushing repeated domestic unrest, was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes, a senior Israeli official told Reuters on Saturday.
Mantis shrimp eyed as Trat tourism booster
Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 28/02/2026
» Trat province plans to stage “World Mantis Shrimp Day” and make it an annual festival along with a river travel route, in order to stimulate the local economy and tourism in the eastern province.
Bangkok vendors: lives on the streetfront
Nannalin Tiengtae, Published on 28/02/2026
» For decades, street vendors have been Bangkok’s heartbeat — feeding office workers, day labourers and night wanderers alike. Bustling roads and alleys have long been a familiar sight in the city, recognised by many international travel blogs and tourism rankings for its street food culture.
Drilling down on US tariff manoeuvres
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 28/02/2026
» Global trade is grappling with uncertainties stemming from unpredictable US trade policy regarding tariffs. President Donald Trump has maintained his reliance on tariffs, aiming to reduce US imports, diminish the trade deficit, and revive American manufacturing.
Court orders Greenpeace to pay $345 million to US oil pipeline company
AFP, Published on 28/02/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Greenpeace must pay US$345 million in damages to the operator of the US oil pipeline it protested, a North Dakota court ordered Friday.
Thailand targets global AI hub status
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/02/2026
» Thailand is uniquely positioned to become a global artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure hub as it has already attracted a potential 5 gigawatts of data centre capacity, representing hundreds of billions of baht in infrastructure investment, by leveraging its geopolitical neutrality amid rising international tensions, says the Digital Council of Thailand (DCT).
Keeping Asia's growth engine on track
News, Published on 28/02/2026
» Asia stands at a decisive crossroads. The region remains the world's most powerful growth engine, with many Asean economies expanding above 5% and Asia-wide growth projected to exceed 4% in 2026 -- well above the global average of roughly 3.1%. Strong domestic demand, rising middle classes, and rapid technological adoption continue to propel the region forward, cementing its role as the central driver of global economic growth.
Chula-WEF forum warns of rising systemic risks
News, Published on 28/02/2026
» Thailand faces a wave of interconnected systemic risks from 2026 onwards, spanning economic, social and geopolitical dimensions, experts warned at the 5th Chula-WEF Global Future Forum yesterday.
Your horoscope for Feb 27 - Mar 5
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 27/02/2026
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.