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All eyes turn to conclave after Pope Francis's funeral
News, AFP, Published on 27/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes turn now to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within days to elect a new head of the Catholic Church.
Democrat head calls for change as party crisis looms
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/04/2025
» Democrat Party leader Chalermchai Sri-on stressed the need for the party to embrace change as it navigates a crisis on the eve of its 80th anniversary.
Coconuts get pricier as poor weather drives global shortage
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/04/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - When Mohamad Fahmi Faat’s family in Kuala Lumpur prepared only half their usual amount of food for recent Eid al-Fitr celebrations, he blamed an ongoing shortage of coconuts, a staple ingredient in many Asian cuisines.
ABOUT POLITICS: Taking a more local perspective
Published on 26/04/2025
» The patriarch of the Bhumjaithai Party has demonstrated his acumen and vision in building solid local administrative powerhouses from the ground up -- in the process allowing a glimpse into the party's plan to harness sustained political strength from them.
Work starts on long-delayed $9bn casino in Japan
Published on 24/04/2025
» A quarter-century after gambling resorts were first proposed in Japan, officials have finally broken ground on construction of what could become Asia’s highest-grossing casino.
AI agents of transformation
Business, Published on 23/04/2025
» A major shift is on the horizon for businesses, as PwC predicts that AI agents will boost productivity and cut product time-to-market by over 50%, especially in the financial services, retail and logistics sectors.
Outdoor screenings at National Museum celebrate Bangkok's 243rd anniversary
Life, Published on 22/04/2025
» From tomorrow until Sunday, enjoy free outdoor screenings in the majestic setting of the National Museum as the Ministry of Culture and the Thai Film Archive present five curated films that showcase diverse aspects of Bangkok, its history, culture and inhabitants, as part of celebrations of the 243rd anniversary of its founding.
Pope Francis has died aged 88
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis, an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, died on Monday aged 88.
Catch a whiff of this
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/04/2025
» The local perfume industry has the potential for impressive growth, according to a commerce think tank.
Sweden turns up Eurovision heat with wacky sauna song
AFP, Published on 17/04/2025
» MALMö (SWEDEN) - Sweden is getting up a head of steam for what could be a record number of Eurovision wins this year with a humorous sauna act.