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China hawk Takaichi set to be Japan's first woman PM
AFP, Published on 21/10/2025
» TOKYO — Japan was set to get its first woman prime minister on Tuesday after Sanae Takaichi, a China hawk and social conservative, forged an 11th-hour deal to form a new coalition.
Construction peril demands action
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/10/2025
» Accidents at large-scale construction sites in Thailand occur often -- only to quietly fade from public attention, leaving no trace of lasting accountability.
When 'rule of law' becomes a 'tool of flaw'
Business, Published on 16/10/2025
» On March 28 this year, Thai people experienced not only the strongest earthquake in the country's modern history but also the tragedy of the State Audit Office collapse. It took just eight seconds for the impact of the tremor to reduce the 30-floor under-construction building to rubble. More than 90 people lost their lives.
Myanmar scam cities booming despite crackdown -- using Musk's Starlink
AFP, Published on 14/10/2025
» BEIJING - They said they had smashed them. But fraud factories in Myanmar blamed for scamming Chinese and American victims out of billions of dollars are still in business and bigger than ever, an AFP investigation can reveal.
Foreign Investment Spurs Demand for Thai Talent
Published on 12/10/2025
» As foreign investors increasingly select Thailand as their Southeast Asian hub, demand for localised, globally competent talent is surging. Companies now seek professionals who combine technical expertise with cultural fluency, leadership across diverse teams, and an understanding of both Thai and international standards, said Mr Fu Yuxin, President of the Southeast Asia International Education Association, during a forum on “The Role of Education in Shaping ASEAN’s Industrial Future” at the Sustainability Expo 2025 (SX2025), held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.
Israel begins Gaza pullback as thousands head home
AFP, Published on 10/10/2025
» NUSEIRAT (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Israeli forces declared a ceasefire and withdrew from some positions in Gaza on Friday, as thousands of displaced Palestinians began to trek home and the families of October 7 hostages awaited news.
One Bangkok Showcases Community-Centric Initiatives at Sustainability Expo 2025
Published on 26/09/2025
» One Bangkok, the largest holistically integrated district in the heart of Bangkok, developed by TCC Assets (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Frasers Property Holdings (Thailand) Co., Ltd. proudly returns to Sustainability Expo 2025 (SX2025), ASEAN’s premier sustainability exposition, for the sixth consecutive year at the Queen Sirikit National Convention. As the undisputed Heart of Bangkok, One Bangkok is dedicated to creating enduring value for its people and the wider community. This year, One Bangkok showcases a dynamic blueprint for urban flourishing, demonstrating how people-centric design and community programming cultivate a truly thriving metropolis.
Low-paid women still waiting for their #MeToo moment
AFP, Published on 25/09/2025
» BORDEAUX, France - “You need the work,” one woman said, “so you shut your mouth.” #MeToo may have helped change the landscape for women in Hollywood and in the boardroom, but cleaners, secretaries and supermarket workers who have suffered sexual violence at work say it has yet to do much for them.
Thai homebuyers sue developer for fraud, over B300m damaged
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/09/2025
» More than 20 people across Thailand petitioned the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on Thursday, alleging they were defrauded by a major property developer who abandoned home construction projects despite having already collected large sums of money. The total damages were estimated at over 300 million baht.
100 days later, US federal workers navigate post-Musk wreckage
AFP, Published on 15/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - Roughly 100 days after Elon Musk's dramatic departure from the Trump White House, federal workers are still grappling with the lasting damage from his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).