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Guru's Weekly Buzz: Aug 22-28
Guru, Published on 22/08/2025
» Guru By Bangkok's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Crowdfunding industry sees steep contraction in first half
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/08/2025
» Thailand's crowdfunding industry faced a steep contraction in the first half of 2025, with fundraising volumes plunging 60% year-on-year to 733 million baht, amid tightening liquidity and rising non-performing loans (NPLs), according to crowdfunding provider Investree.
Governor chips in to help local hospital
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 19/08/2025
» Khon Kaen's governor has offered to donate two months of his salary to help ease the financial woes of one of the province's leading hospitals.
Criticism over host Thailand’s plain banners for Women’s Volleyball Worlds 2025
Published on 15/08/2025
» A controversy has emerged among Thai volleyball fans, questioning the promotional banners for the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship Thailand 2025, which they say do not reflect the image of a host nation. Many of the banners are reported to be simple vinyl signs despite a previously approved government budget of over 1.124 billion baht for hosting the event.
Arsenal face revamped Man Utd as new-look Liverpool open Premier League season
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Arsenal face an immediate test of their title credentials against a revamped Manchester United, while a new-look Liverpool launch the new Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on Friday.
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.
Blended finance for climate action
Oped, Published on 13/08/2025
» It takes policy support, commitment and also money to tackle climate change. For the latter, Thailand needs around 5-7 trillion baht in climate finance to achieve its carbon neutrality and net-zero emissions by 2050 and 2065, respectively. However, that's a target the country is still a long way away from.
Restored Nagasaki bell rings in 80 years since A-bomb
AFP, Published on 09/08/2025
» NAGASAKI (JAPAN) - Twin cathedral bells rang in unison Saturday in Japan's Nagasaki for the first time since the atomic bombing of the city 80 years ago, commemorating the moment of horror.
JR East gets OK to raise fares for Tokyo's popular loop line, other routes in March
Published on 04/08/2025
» East Japan Railway Co has said it has received government approval to raise fares by an average 7.1% from March, the company's first blanket hike since 1987 when it was created from the privatisation of the national railway company.
Thai 10 out of 10! Locals tear New Zealand apart
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 02/08/2025
» Thailand advanced to the semi-finals of the Continental Futsal Championship after thrashing New Zealand 10-0 at Nonthaburi Gymnasium on Thursday night.