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US tariffs on Indian goods double to 50% over Russian oil purchases
AFP, Published on 27/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - US tariffs of 50% took effect Wednesday on many Indian products, doubling an existing duty as President Donald Trump sought to punish New Delhi for buying Russian oil.
Unholy identity crisis
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/08/2025
» Allegations against Phra Alongkot -- the former abbot of the famous Wat Phrabat Namphu in Lop Buri -- have not only revealed a crisis of faith in Thai Buddhism, but have brought the issues of identity theft and impersonation to the forefront.
Two police officers shot dead in Australia
Published on 26/08/2025
» SYDNEY - A manhunt is under way in southern Australia for a heavily armed gunman who shot dead two police officers and wounded another on Tuesday as they tried to serve a warrant at a rural property in the state of Victoria.
Cabinet approves 10,000 Sri Lankan workers to replace Cambodians
Reuters, Published on 20/08/2025
» Thailand's cabinet has approved the hiring of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers as it tries to address a labour shortage caused by Cambodian workers returning home in the wake of a deadly border conflict between the two countries, a Thai senior official said on Tuesday.
Thailand still has chance to shine
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 31/07/2025
» Thailand's economy is losing momentum. Growth rates have steadily declined, from 7.2% in 2012 to just 1.9% in 2023. Without a new vision for development, the country faces the real possibility of becoming stuck in permanent stagnation. The absence of bold leadership and structural reform has left Thailand vulnerable, while its regional peers -- Singapore, China, and South Korea -- surge ahead. These countries have demonstrated that visionary and compassionate leadership, combined with political reform and good governance, can transform the economic fortunes of an entire nation.
Restoring people's faith battered by bad monks
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/07/2025
» The monastic order is reeling under public scrutiny after police uncovered a far-reaching scandal involving at least 13 monks, many of whom were former abbots or assistant abbots of well-known temples.
Foreign Ministry maps out evac plan for Thai citizens in Cambodia
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/07/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has announced plans to evacuate Thai nationals from Cambodia amid ongoing clashes between the two countries.
Cambodia PM Hun Manet asks UN Security Council for a meeting
News, Published on 25/07/2025
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Thursday requested the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) convene an "urgent meeting" as the country traded cross-border fire with Thailand.
New Blood for Bangkok: City Hall Urges Integrity in Fresh Recruits
Published on 23/07/2025
» Bangkok City Hall today welcomed its newest cohort of civil servants, with a strong call for integrity, dedication, and a commitment to public service.
Poll finds rising economic anxieties
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/07/2025
» Thais fear for the future, with rising anxieties over income and possible job losses, according to the "What Worries the World" survey conducted by global market research firm Ipsos.