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Madagascar's protests fan anger against colonial France
AFP, Published on 16/10/2025
» ANTANANARIVO (MADAGASCAR) — Placards and slogans against France that surfaced in demonstrations against impeached President Andry Rajoelina this week exposed deep resentment against the former colonial power.
Changing face of foreign direct investment
News, Published on 15/10/2025
» Although US President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies dominate news headlines, they are far from the only forces shaping global production. New investment patterns have been reshaping the global economic landscape since well before Mr Trump's tariffs.
Japanese child sex tourists contributing to lost generation of girls in Laos
Published on 14/10/2025
» In a quiet corner of the Lao capital Vientiane, an unremarkable compound conceals a dark and exploitative operation.
New co-payment stimulus to help struggling eateries
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/10/2025
» The government's 44-billion-baht "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme comes just in time to lift the restaurant sector amid the country's economic slowdown, says the Restaurant Association.
Delving into the details of Thailand Plus One
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/10/2025
» The "Thailand Plus One" initiative has stimulated investments in Thailand and its neighbouring countries for several years. However, as dynamics evolve in the region and on the global stage, the viability of this approach has come under scrutiny.
Narcotic nightmare
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/10/2025
» Re: "Drug policy fails", (PostBag, Oct 8) & "PM hails successful drug suppression campaign", (BP, Oct 4).
New movies out this week: Oct 9-15
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 09/10/2025
» New releases and old favourites that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
The future Asean Economic Community
Oped, Published on 01/10/2025
» This year, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has launched the bloc's new goal -- New Asean 2045: Our Shared Future and its Strategic Plans. Under this, it is worth reflecting on the words of Vincent Van Gogh: Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.
Large health premium uptick expected
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/09/2025
» Thai health insurance premiums are expected to increase by almost 10% this year and continue that trajectory into 2026, driven by a surge in medical inflation that has reached the highest rate globally, demographics, and the rising threat of emerging diseases.
'Anna TV Pool' reportedly attempts suicide in prison
Online Reporters, Published on 24/09/2025
» Transgender model and television host Warinthorn "Anna" Watrsang, known as Anna TV Pool, is recovering in hospital after reportedly attempting suicide in prison last week.