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Bitcoin to baht: digital assets sandbox in offing for foreign tourists
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/08/2025
» The government’s latest initiative allowing foreign tourists to convert digital assets into baht for spending during their time in the country is expected to boost foreign tourist spending by an additional 10%, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai given heart monitor for final stretch of marathon trial
Published on 18/08/2025
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was given medication and a heart monitor on Monday for the start of final submissions in a landmark national security trial after concerns over his health delayed proceedings last week.
Spain and Portugal battle wildfires as death toll mounts
AFP, Published on 18/08/2025
» MADRID - Thousands of firefighters backed by the military and water-bombing aircraft on Monday battled dozens of wildfires across Spain and Portugal, as the death toll increased to six since the outbreaks began.
Elevate Your Stay: Introducing the Executive Retreat at The Park, a New Dimension of Personalized Luxury
Published on 18/08/2025
» Park Hyatt Bangkok continues to evolve its offering with the latest addition to its personalized guest experiences: The Executive Retreat at The Park, a unique sanctuary designed for those who seek intimacy and exceptional culinary craftsmanship. This one-of-a-kind concept invites guests to unlock a world of curated experiences with a symbolic key, granting the access to an intimate haven – the Living Room, Level 9 – where a progressive culinary journey unfolds from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Wonderfruit marks 10 years with culture and sound
Published on 18/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 18, 2025 — Wonderfruit, Thailand’s annual celebration of culture, art, music and nature, returns for its 10th edition from 11–15 December 2025 at The Fields, Siam Country Club. This milestone year brings together international and regional artists, Thai Molam legends, chefs’ table experiences, rituals, workshops and talks, set across highly conceptualised venues designed with circularity and sustainability at their core.
Trump tells Ukraine to give up on NATO and Crimea ahead of Zelensky meeting
Published on 18/08/2025
» KYIV - US President Donald Trump told Ukraine to give up hopes of getting back annexed Crimea or joining NATO as he prepared to host President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Washington on Monday to press Kyiv into accepting a peace deal with Russia.
CP All Advances Human-Centred Sustainability at GCNT Expo
Published on 18/08/2025
» At GCNT Expo 2025, CP All Public Company Limited, operator of 7-Eleven and 7-Delivery under Charoen Pokphand Group and a dedicated member of Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT), unveiled its bold sustainability strategy aimed at accelerating collective progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Myanmar to hold first phase of general election on Dec 28
Published on 18/08/2025
» Myanmar will hold the initial phase of its general election on Dec 28, state television said on Monday, outlining a roadmap for the first polls in the war-torn country in nearly five years that have already been derided by critics as a sham.
Five killed in Russian drone attack on Ukraine apartment block
AFP, Published on 18/08/2025
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - A Russian drone attack on a five-storey apartment block in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv early Monday killed five people and wounded more than a dozen others, Ukrainian authorities said.
FPT joins SAP PartnerEdge to boost ASEAN digitalisation
Published on 18/08/2025
» In a strategic move set to bolster Southeast Asia’s digital landscape, global technology firm FPT has joined the SAP PartnerEdge programme, initially focusing on Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. This collaboration aims to accelerate cloud adoption and streamline operations for regional enterprises by leveraging SAP's leading solutions.