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UK's King Charles cancels appointments after cancer treatment 'side effects'
AFP, Published on 28/03/2025
» LONDON - Britain's King Charles III on Thursday was forced to cancel his appointments for the rest of the day and Friday after suffering "side effects" from his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said.
Thousands protest against new Israel law expanding control over judicial appointments
AFP, Published on 28/03/2025
» JERUSALEM - Thousands protested Thursday after Israel's parliament passed a law expanding the power of politicians over the appointment of judges pushed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
Traders upgrade 2025 gold price forecast
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2025
» The Gold Traders Association (GTA) has upgraded its international gold price forecast for 2025 to US$3,400 an ounce from $3,200, adding the domestic price could top 50,000 baht per baht-weight in the second quarter.
Thai Coconut Industry Unites to End Monkey Labour
Published on 27/03/2025
» Thai Coconut Industry Group, in collaboration with Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve the welfare of monkeys potentially used in Thailand's coconut industry. This landmark agreement marks the first formal commitment to address this complex issue. The initiative begins with a joint project to care for monkeys currently or formerly used in agriculture and industry. The groups will then work to expand cooperation with relevant government agencies to advocate for legislation prohibiting the use of monkeys for coconut harvesting, coupled with rigorous enforcement. The agreement also promotes the adoption of modern harvesting techniques and the cultivation of dwarf coconut varieties. The core objective is to create lasting positive change within the industry and improve the perception of the Thai coconut industry on the global stage.
South Korean wildfires ‘largest on record’
AFP, Published on 27/03/2025
» ANDONG, South Korea - Wildfires in South Korea are now “the largest on record” having burned more forest than any previous blaze, the country’s disaster chief said Thursday, as the death toll rose to 26.
Cyber law revamp nears finish
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/03/2025
» A proposed amendment to an executive decree on cybercrime prevention and suppression is expected to be finalised within a week, says Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
Pickup loan scheme to aid economy by B21bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/03/2025
» The Finance Ministry says it expects its pickup loan guarantee measure to entice 6,250 new pickup purchases this year.
Car producers postpone export models
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/03/2025
» Car manufacturers in Thailand have decided to delay making some models for export due to US President Donald Trump's new tariff policy.
A united front
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/03/2025
» Angkrit Ajchariyasophon is a Chiang Rai resident who has been affected by PM2.5 pollution for years. Therefore, he became interested in how volunteer forest firefighters under the Mirror Foundation are working to put out fires in the North.
Carmakers act to spur flagging sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/03/2025
» Automakers are trying to deal with sluggish domestic car sales by cutting costs and launching new promotional campaigns which are expected to boost bookings at the Bangkok International Motor Show, which opens on March 26.