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Thai household debt surges to four-year high
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/09/2025
» Average household debt in Thailand has surged by 22% from a year ago to reach a four-year high of 740,596 baht, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
South Korean ex-first lady faces bribery trial
Published on 24/09/2025
» SEOUL - Kim Keon Hee, the wife of ousted former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol, appeared in court on Wednesday at the start of her corruption trial, part of a criminal investigation that has ensnared high-profile political and religious figures.
Wealth tax economist hits back at French tycoon's 'pseudo-academic' claim
AFP, Published on 22/09/2025
» PARIS - An economist behind a wealth tax plan embraced by the French left on Sunday urged France's richest person, Bernard Arnault, to show "respect for the truth" after the luxury goods tycoon described him as a "pseudo-academic" who wanted to "destroy the French economy".
Imprisoned Thaksin healthy, morale good, says visiting family
Post Reporters, Published on 15/09/2025
» The daughters and ex-wife of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra visited him in Klongprem Prison in Bangkok on Monday morning after his five-day covid-19 quarantine period ended.
Nepal army patrols after deadly protests oust PM
AFP, Published on 10/09/2025
» KATHMANDU - Nepali soldiers patrolled the streets of Kathmandu on Wednesday, seeking to restore order after protesters set parliament ablaze and forced the prime minister to quit in the worst violence to hit the Himalayan nation in two decades.
Nepal prime minister resigns after deadly protests
AFP, Published on 09/09/2025
» KATHMANDU - Nepal’s prime minister resigned on Tuesday, a day after one of the deadliest crackdowns on protesters in years saw at least 19 people killed.
40 years of 'Mario' games that have grown up with fans
AFP, Published on 09/09/2025
» PARIS - Surrounded by thousands of objects bearing the likeness of Nintendo's moustachioed plumber, 40-year-old Kikai reflects that his "life would be totally different without Mario" who also marks four decades this week.
Major social media sites back online in Nepal after deadly protests
AFP, Published on 09/09/2025
» KATHMANDU — Nepal rolled back its social media ban on Tuesday, a day after at least 19 people were killed in protests demanding the government lift its restrictions and tackle corruption.
At least 16 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban
AFP, Published on 08/09/2025
» KATHMANDU - At least 16 protesters were killed Monday when Nepal police dispersed young demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government lift its social media ban and tackle corruption.
Central launches festival of Italian brands in Thailand
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 04/09/2025
» Central Department Store, an arm of SET-listed Central Retail, is collaborating with the Italian Embassy and Italian Trade Agency (ITA) to launch "Central Dolce Italia", an event showcasing Italian brands in Thailand.