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EU fines X $140m, risking US pushback
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» BRUSSELS - The European Union has fined X, the social media platform owned by billionaire Elon MUsk, 120 million euros ($140 million) for breaking its digital rules, in a move that risks a clash with the administration of US President Donald Trump.
Military steps up Sumatra flood relief efforts
Published on 05/12/2025
» JAKARTA - Indonesia’s military stepped up its relief efforts in three provinces on Sumatra island that have been devastated by deadly floods and landslides, and the country’s vice president apologised for shortcomings in the response to last week’s disaster.
Europe’s first dolphin sanctuary to open in Italy
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» ROME - The Mediterranean’s first sanctuary for dolphins that have lived in captivity will open off Italy next year, as demand for re-homing rises with the closure of marine parks across Europe.
African penguins ‘starved en masse’ off South Africa
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» JOHANNESBURG - Endangered penguins living off South Africa’s coast have likely starved en masse due to food shortages, a study said on Friday, with some populations dropping by 95% in just eight years.
Egat to pour funds into clean energy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is planning to spend a huge portion of its budget supporting Thailand's transition to clean energy by investing in clean power generation and electricity transmission projects.
Government learns lessons from Songkhla flood
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/12/2025
» The government has established five sub-committees tasked with improving the country's disaster preparedness in the wake of the floods which struck the country's southern provinces, Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno announced on Thursday.
Flood rethink
News, Published on 05/12/2025
» Re: "Learn the lessons", (PostBag, Dec 2) & "Anutin's credibility shaken by floods", (Opinion, Nov 29).
Thailand thanks international partners for flood aid
Published on 04/12/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed gratitude to nations and international organisations that are helping Thailand respond to the severe flooding across its southern provinces, noting that more partners have signalled their readiness to assist the kingdom.
Where Festive Magic Meets Cultural Discovery
Published on 04/12/2025
» As the year draws to a close, the festive season returns as a moment to reconnect, reflect and welcome the promise of a new beginning. This year, Minor Hotels unveils an inspiring collection of festive programmes across Asia and the Maldives, each blending local heritage, seasonal traditions and unforgettable experiences. From mystical jungles and Mekong river trails to Maldivian shores and Bangkok’s glittering skyline, every destination offers its own interpretation of festive magic as 2025 gives way to 2026.
Thai officials link seven bitcoin mines to Chinese scammers
Online Reporters, Published on 04/12/2025
» Thai authorities have raided seven bitcoin mines worth an estimated 300 million baht in two provinces, saying they suspected the operations were run by Chinese transnational scam networks.