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Ex-PM Thaksin suffering neck bone deterioration in Bangkok prison
Post Reporters, Published on 21/09/2025
» Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is suffering from neck bone deterioration in the Klongprem Central Prison in Bangkok and a doctor will examine him there on Monday, according to the Department of Corrections.
Latinos, ex-military, retirees – ICE hopefuls answer Uncle Sam's call
AFP, Published on 19/09/2025
» PROVO (UNITED STATES) - There is a mixed crowd lining up outside the ICE recruitment fair in Utah, where hundreds of people are eager to join US President Donald Trump's vast deportation effort.
Vietnam is guiding the dong lower as US tariffs threaten exports
Published on 19/09/2025
» Vietnam is using the age-old tactic of currency depreciation to gain a competitive advantage over its Southeast Asian peers as nations look for ways to ease the burden from US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs.
SCBAM unveils region's first royalties investment fund
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/09/2025
» SCB Asset Management (SCBAM) has launched SCBROYALTY, Asia-Pacific's first royalties investment fund, offering stable returns amid ongoing volatility in global capital markets.
Investors nudged to diversify portfolios
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/09/2025
» As Thai equities have staged a rebound, UOB Asset Management (UOBAM) recommends investors diversify their portfolios in the second half of 2025 with a focus on tech stocks, bonds and gold.
Thai pet food exports take the No.2 spot
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/09/2025
» Thailand has become the world's second-largest exporter of pet food, with shipments totalling US$2.68 billion in 2024, growth of 29% year-on-year, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Plot twist in Asia's energy story
Oped, Published on 18/09/2025
» Asia's energy story is one of persistent energy poverty, while communities grapple with the health, climate, and economic impacts of fossil fuels. The rise of renewables may prove to be a transformative plot twist in the making. Asia's shift to renewable energy is already underway, and progressing faster than many realise. From rooftop solar panels in suburban Pakistan, to vast offshore wind farms along China's coast, to utility-scale projects electrifying farms in Bangladesh, renewable energy is showing potential to redefine energy security across Asia.
China complains about treatment of citizens at New Zealand airport
Reuters, Published on 17/09/2025
» WELLINGTON — China’s embassy in New Zealand said it had complained to Wellington about "harassment" of its citizens at airports, citing the case of a traveller compelled to hand over electronic devices.
Budget for elderly welfare ballooning
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2025
» The budget for elderly welfare has surged, reaching 365 billion baht in fiscal 2026, which is 50% higher than 10 years ago, reflecting Thailand's transition to an ageing society, according to the Budget Bureau.
Gold traders oppose tax on transactions
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/09/2025
» Gold traders voiced opposition to Thai authorities' discussion of imposing a tax on physical gold and online transactions, saying such efforts to rein in baht appreciation would cause the country to lose its status as a gold trading hub.