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South Korea is facing a triple challenge
Oped, Lee Jong-wha, Published on 30/05/2025
» Few countries have transformed themselves as dramatically as South Korea has over the last half-century. A poor, authoritarian country with annual per capita income of less than US$400 (13,000 baht) has become a vibrant and prosperous democracy, with direct presidential elections, peaceful transfers of power, and a per capita income of more than $33,000.
CPN, allies sink B1bn into seasonal campaign
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 30/05/2025
» SET-listed retail and property developer Central Pattana (CPN) is joining hands with Central Group and partners to allot 1 billion baht for its "Summer Grand Sale 2025", a nationwide campaign aiming to increase mall traffic and spending during the low season, while strengthening Thailand's reputation as a global shopping destination.
Lecturer nabbed for illegal arms trading
News, Nujaree Rakrun, Published on 30/05/2025
» Nakhon Si Thammarat: A university lecturer has been charged by the police with running an illegal firearms operation from a welfare store in the Vajiravudh military camp, under the jurisdiction of the 4th Army Region.
Yingluck seeks retrial in rice-pledging case
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/05/2025
» The legal team representing former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra will petition the Administrative Court to have the Finance Ministry delay a 10-billion-baht compensation order against her, as the team seeks a retrial.
Bring peace to the border
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/05/2025
» The brief clash between the Thai and Cambodian armies over a disputed area in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani underscores the urgent need for the Joint Border Commission (JBC), which has been dormant for some time, to resume its tasks promptly.
Spectrum licence auction lures only two bidders
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/05/2025
» True Corporation and Advanced Info Service (AIS) have emerged as the only two companies to participate in the mobile spectrum licence auction.
'Make America Healthy Again' report cites nonexistent studies: authors
AFP, Published on 30/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - At least four of the studies cited in a flagship White House report on children's health do not exist, authors listed in the document told AFP Thursday, casting doubt on the paper outlining US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda.
France to ban smoking outdoors in most places: minister
AFP, Published on 30/05/2025
» PARIS - France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be accessed by children, including beaches, parks and bus stops, the health and family minister announced Thursday.
After 2 months, 40 witnesses, Maradona trial declared null
AFP, Published on 30/05/2025
» SAN ISIDRO (ARGENTINA) - An Argentine court on Thursday nullified the trial of late football legend Diego Maradona's medical team after a judge stepped down over her role in an unauthorized documentary about the case.
44 killed in Israel attacks in Gaza, after food warehouse looted
AFP, Published on 29/05/2025
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - At least 44 people were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, rescuers said, a day after a World Food Programme warehouse in the centre of the territory was looted by desperate Palestinians.