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Thai workers replace Cambodians in Chanthaburi longan harvest
Published on 15/08/2025
» More than 300 Thai workers began harvesting lamyai or longans in Soi Dao district of Chanthaburi province on Friday, replacing Cambodian workers who have returned to their home country because of border tensions.
Malaysian pavilion leads Asean peers at Osaka Expo
Published on 15/08/2025
» Malaysia leads all Asean founding countries in drawing the most visitors to its pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, which has two more months to run.
Man, 75, dies after Kendall Jenner chatbot convinces him to meet in person
Online Reporters, Published on 15/08/2025
» UNITED STATES - Reuters reported a tragic incident in March involving Thongbue Wongbandue, a 76-year-old Thai-American living in New Jersey, who had memory problems caused by a brain condition. The skilled former chef died after conversing with “Big sis Billie”, a Meta chatbot designed to mimic a young woman engaging in romantic conversation, which repeatedly assured him it was a real person. The chatbot arranged to meet him in person, ultimately leading to an accident that caused his death.
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.
Betagro Ventures Backs BiomEdit’s Breakthrough Poultry Health Solution
Published on 15/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 14, 2025 – Betagro Public Company Limited (BTG), a leading integrated food company in Thailand, through its venture arm Betagro Ventures, has partnered with global allies to fund BiomEdit, a US-based animal health biotechnology innovator, in its Series B round. The investment will support BE-101, BiomEdit’s lead candidate for preventing necrotic enteritis (NE)-related mortality in broiler chickens, aiming to sustainably improve poultry production efficiency.
TTA Posts Baht 942m Profit in First Half of 2025
Published on 15/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 15, 2025 – Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) posted first-half revenues of 14.52 billion baht and net profit of 942.4 million baht, driven by strong Shipping and Other Investments performance. Shipping, Offshore Service, Agrochemical, Food & Beverage, and Other Investments contributed 23%, 53%, 14%, 7%, and 3% of revenue, respectively. Shipping achieved a TCE rate 31% above the market, while Offshore Service maintained a US$688.1 million order book. Other income surged 833% YoY to 1.56 billion baht on digital asset sales. TTA closed the half with 5.7 billion baht in cash, net operating cash flow of 1.61 billion baht, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37.
Thailand condemns Cambodian use of mines before international envoys
Online Reporters, Published on 15/08/2025
» Thailand has condemned the latest round of mine laying by Cambodia, as well as Cambodia’s refusal to cooperate in removing the traps, during a briefing attended by envoys from over 40 nations.
Mass dog poisoning wipes out nearly entire village's pets
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 15/08/2025
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA – Several dogs have been poisoned in a village in Si Khiu district, prompting fears among residents that the culprit may be trying to clear the way for a burglary.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Aug 15-21
Guru, Published on 15/08/2025
» Guru By Bangkok's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
ONE Championship: Takeru returns against Denis Puric at ONE 173 in Tokyo
Published on 15/08/2025
» Takeru Segawa will return to ONE Championship action against Denis Puric in Tokyo on November 16 in what could be a make-or-break moment for the Japanese icon’s career.