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Bad loan risk rising in four key business sectors
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/08/2025
» Four key business sectors in Thailand are showing signs of weaker debt repayment capabilities, with the challenge likely to extend to larger business operators, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Man, 75, dies after Kendall Jenner chatbot convinces him to meet in person
Online Reporters, Published on 15/08/2025
» UNITED STATES - Reuters reported a tragic incident in March involving Thongbue Wongbandue, a 76-year-old Thai-American living in New Jersey, who had memory problems caused by a brain condition. The skilled former chef died after conversing with “Big sis Billie”, a Meta chatbot designed to mimic a young woman engaging in romantic conversation, which repeatedly assured him it was a real person. The chatbot arranged to meet him in person, ultimately leading to an accident that caused his death.
Thailand condemns Cambodian use of mines before international envoys
Online Reporters, Published on 15/08/2025
» Thailand has condemned the latest round of mine laying by Cambodia, as well as Cambodia’s refusal to cooperate in removing the traps, during a briefing attended by envoys from over 40 nations.
Farmers fret at tariff deal
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/08/2025
» Local farmers are gradually voicing their fears about the economy after learning that the Thai government may remove non-tariff barriers and reduce the tariff for imported goods from the United States.
Thai banks swiftly follow policy rate reduction
Business, Published on 15/08/2025
» Local banks have responded swiftly to the Bank of Thailand's policy rate cut, reducing their lending interest rates.
Rare earths are definitely China's trump card
Oped, Published on 15/08/2025
» China's weaponisation of rare earths has emerged as a major flash point in US-China trade negotiations. These critical materials, especially the high-performance magnets they make possible, are vital components in electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, industrial robotics, and advanced defence systems. In response to China's strict rare-earths export controls, the United States has quietly lowered tariffs, relaxed export controls on AI chips, and even softened visa restrictions for Chinese students.
King concerned by border spat, updated daily
News, Published on 15/08/2025
» His Majesty the King remains deeply concerned by the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border tensions and the palace is receiving daily updates on the situation, Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, commander of Army Region 2, said yesterday.
King concerned by border spat, updated daily
Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2025
» His Majesty the King is deeply concerned about the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border tensions, with the palace receiving daily updates on the situation, according to Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, commander of Army Region 2.
At least 40 dead in Sudan's worst cholera outbreak in years
AFP, Published on 14/08/2025
» TAWILA — At least 40 people have died in Sudan's Darfur region in the country's worst cholera outbreak in years, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on Thursday.
Eatery operators warned of harmful consequences of price war
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/08/2025
» The Restaurant Association says the ongoing price war in the industry is not a healthy approach for business.