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Ethnic law a small win
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/08/2025
» Three days before the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples on Aug 9, parliament finally passed a law to protect ethnic minorities' way of life. For Thailand's indigenous communities, which have fought for this law for decades, this is a bittersweet victory.
Hillside haven
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 11/08/2025
» Villa 360 Resort and Spa had a major glow-up, being transformed with a Centara makeover, and reborn anew as Centara Villas Phi Phi Island on Krabi's Phi Phi Don Island.
Thailand promises better tourist safety after Malaysian pair torched
Published on 11/08/2025
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has promised improved safety measures in areas popular with tourists after two Malaysians were set on fire in a random attack by an unemployed man in downtown Bangkok.
Four days left to square the circle on global plastic pollution treaty
AFP, Published on 11/08/2025
» GENEVA - Countries remained at loggerheads on Monday over how to tackle plastic pollution, with only four days left to craft a landmark global treaty on reining in the ever-growing scourge.
Paper bags, patriotism and mushy peas
Roger Crutchley, Published on 10/08/2025
» One of the more thought-provoking stories of the week was an unnamed Thai hospital being fined after it was discovered private files on patients were being used to make paper bags for popular street snacks. Apparently some people at the business entrusted with destroying the files instead took them home and made paper bags out of them.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Aug 8-14
Guru, Published on 08/08/2025
» Guru By Bangkok's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Indonesian artists, students unfurl manga pirate sign as protest symbol
Published on 08/08/2025
» BEKASI, Indonesia/KARANGANYAR, Indonesia - Spraypainting brick walls in an empty yard, Indonesian artist Kemas Muhammad Firdaus braved midday heat to paint a skull in a straw hat on a black background, a nod to the Japanese manga series "One Piece" about treasure-hunting pirates.
Thailand appoints actress Panadda to counter Cambodia's defence spokeswoman
Online Reporters, Published on 08/08/2025
» Thailand has picked Panadda Wongphudee️ to be a spokeswoman for the Ad Hoc Centre for the Thailand-Cambodia Border Situation with a clear assignment to counterattack what Thai authorities call "fake news" from the neighbouring country.
Israel cabinet approves plan to seize Gaza City
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/08/2025
» JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured cabinet approval on Friday for a military takeover of Gaza City, which he described as part of a final push to topple Hamas after 22 months of fighting and recover its last 50 hostages, dead or alive.
Finn Partners with UK Universities to Expand Pathways
Published on 07/08/2025
» Finn School (Finn) has formally signed partnership agreements with Swansea University and the University of Leicester—two of the UK’s top-ranked institutions—to create direct pathways for Thai students to complete their final undergraduate year through a globally recognised 2+1 Top-up Degree system. This initiative breaks down traditional educational barriers and reduces overall costs, empowering students in Thailand to earn degrees from world-class universities with confidence.