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Short of prison space, UK looks to US model of time off for good conduct
New York Times, Published on 23/05/2025
» LONDON — In February, Britain’s justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, travelled to Texas. As a lawmaker from the centre-left Labour Party, her trip to the Republican state was somewhat off-brand, but she was on a serious mission: to try to find solutions to Britain’s chronic prison overcrowding crisis.
Prudential Thailand highlights wealth transfer needs of affluent families
Published on 23/05/2025
» With a strong and strategic focus on Asia, UK-based multinational insurer Prudential Group is pursuing double-digit annual growth in Thailand through 2027. Its local unit, Prudential Thailand, plans to achieve this target in part by expanding services tailored to high-net-worth (HNW) individuals, according to chief executive Bundit (Kenny) Jiamanukoonkit.
PM pushes soft power in United Kingdom
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has underscored Thailand's commitment to expanding its export market and soft power in the form of Muay Thai, not only in the United Kingdom but across Europe.
UK court gives govt green light to reach Chagos Islands deal
AFP, Published on 22/05/2025
» LONDON — A British court on Thursday paved the way for a government deal on returning the remote Chagos Islands to Mauritius, lifting a temporary ban which had forced an 11th-hour halt to an accord being signed.
Irish rappers deny Hezbollah support after terror charge
AFP, Published on 22/05/2025
» BELFAST - The Irish rappers Kneecap on Thursday denied supporting a proscribed group and vowed to defend themselves after a singer was charged with a “terror” offence for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London concert.
Developers suffer in Q1 amid stagnant economy
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/05/2025
» Nearly all Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)-listed residential developers with quarterly revenue of at least 2.5 billion baht reported year-on-year declines in both revenue and net profit in the first quarter, mainly due to the economic slowdown and higher mortgage loan rejection rates.
Israeli soldiers fire warning shots at diplomats visiting West Bank
Published on 21/05/2025
» JERUSALEM - Israeli soldiers mistakenly fired warning shots at diplomats representing the European Union, UK, France, China, Russia and other countries on Wednesday.
Sleek EV Targets Top 3 in Thailand by 2025
Published on 21/05/2025
» Bangkok, 21 May 2025 – Driven by a vision to redefine mobility in Southeast Asia, one of Thailand’s fastest-growing electric motorcycle brands is taking bold strides toward the future. Sleek EV Co., Ltd. is transforming urban transport with proprietary in-house technology and a fully integrated ecosystem, supported by strategic alliances in the energy, finance, and automotive sectors. “We’re not just building electric motorcycles; we’re shaping the future of sustainable and accessible mobility,” said Kantinan Tunveenukoon, CEO of Sleek EV.
ONE Championship: Allycia Rodrigues says ‘my job is to defend’ title, unfazed by short notice
Published on 21/05/2025
» Allycia Rodrigues is used to taking fights on short notice – and she’s not complaining.
ONE Championship touts $470m tourism boost for Thailand
Business, Published on 21/05/2025
» ONE Championship chief executive Chatri Sityodtong says martial arts promotion does more than organise fighting competitions in Bangkok -- it's now a key engine for Thailand's tourism economy.