Showing 1 - 10 of 317
SET gains momentum amid orderly rotation
Business, Published on 20/09/2025
» Thai shares have been gaining momentum since early September, with the benchmark Stock Exchange of Thailand index climbing above 1,300 points amid an orderly rotation involving key sectors including banking, commerce, tourism, electronics and energy. This was in contrast to the recent downturn, when investors did not immediately enter new sectors after unloading stocks, while some also built short positions.
In mega-city Lagos, 20 million count on just 100 ambulances
AFP, Published on 16/09/2025
» LAGOS — Standing outside a public hospital in Lagos, Nigeria's biggest city, Michelin Hunsa is still "traumatised" from the two-hour wait it took to get an ambulance for her mother, found unconscious by her neighbours.
Thailand said to weigh tax on gold trades to slow baht rally
Published on 15/09/2025
» Thai authorities are considering a tax on physical gold trading to slow a rally in the nation’s currency that has threatened exports and tourism. The baht fell the most in six weeks.
Influencer policeman arrested on land encroachment charge
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/08/2025
» Police on Thursday arrested a policeman-turned-influencer known as “Johnny the Enforcer”, his wife and three others on charges of building a hotel on public land in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani.
Philippines top court throws out impeachment complaint against VP Duterte
Published on 25/07/2025
» MANILA - Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte scored a big legal win on Friday when the Supreme Court struck down an impeachment complaint against her, ruling that it was unconstitutional. The lower house of Congress had impeached Duterte in February, accusing her of misusing public funds, amassing unusual wealth and threatening to kill Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the First Lady, and the House Speaker.
Influencer cop under probe for land encroachment
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/07/2025
» Thailand's Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has asked the police to investigate a case of land encroachment involving a high-profile police officer in Ubon Ratchathani.
The commodification of the Sak Yant Thai tattoo
Published on 04/07/2025
» Rooted in religious sanction, the “Sak Yant” form of traditional tattoo has been a pivotal part of Thai culture for generations. The tattoo is believed to act as a form of spiritual shield for different purposes depending on the design. A large majority of yants serve the purpose of protection against dangers and harm, while others range from gaining popularity, wealth, luck, and more.
Impeachment case against Philippine VP Duterte stalls
Published on 10/06/2025
» MANILA - Philippine senators on Tuesday voted to send an impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte back to the lower house for clarification, just hours after convening a trial that could result in her being banned from politics for life.
Cops probe B12m found near Nonthaburi condo bin
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/06/2025
» Police are investigating the origins of 12 million baht in cash found inside a plastic box near rubbish bins at a condo in Nonthaburi this week, despite a lawyer coming forward to claim ownership and insisting the money was legally earned.
Ex-National Office of Buddhism officials in hot water
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/05/2025
» Three former officials from the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) unusually accumulated wealth stemming from alleged misappropriation of temple support funds, says the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).