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Thailand's bid to join Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development by 2030
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 06/05/2025
» After months of uncertainty over Thailand's intentions, it is now official that the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration has set an ambitious goal for the country to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) by 2030.
Asian equities win in US recession
News, Published on 06/05/2025
» If a recession materialises in the United States this year, the relative performance of US and Asian equities will likely be quite different from what investors have seen in past decades. Indeed, the latter may be the "risk-off" trade this time around.
The late Pope Francis and the soul of economics
Oped, Published on 06/05/2025
» Pope Francis redefined the papacy in profound ways. As the leader of the Catholic Church, he worked to make it more inclusive of women and the LGBTQ+ community. As the first Latin American pontiff, he became a voice for the Global South. And by taking his name -- and inspiration -- from St Francis of Assisi, he positioned himself as a champion of the poor and marginalised.
Anabuki plans to sink B1bn into residential market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/05/2025
» Japanese developer Anabuki Group is planning to invest more than 1 billion baht in Thailand's residential market over the next five years, eyeing low-rise condos that have garnered greater interest following the recent earthquake.
Punta rock still rolls
Life, John Clewley, Published on 06/05/2025
» In 1987, a compilation of Central American Garifuna music, or punta rock, was recorded in Andy Palacio's Sunrise Recording Studio and released to great acclaim. It featured the unique sound created by Garifuna communities, mainly in Belize and Honduras. Palacio was the big star of punta rock, a popular style in the Caribbean and Central America.
Immigration needs reform
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/05/2025
» Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's initiative to launch a new department to tackle immigration issues is welcome, if not long overdue.
The Platinum Group Launches ‘Platinum District’ in Pratunam
Published on 06/05/2025
» The Platinum Group reinforces its position as a leader in the wholesale and retail fashion industry, expanding its empire by securing prime locations in Pratunam area. The group is preparing to launch "The Platinum Square" to strengthen its business by joining forces with Platinum Fashion Mall to elevate itself into a premier trading hub. This initiative underscores its role as ASEAN's number one fashion hub, supporting fashion traders and manufacturers while boosting Thailand’s tourism to attract shoppers from around the globe.
Russian tourists rushed to hospital after eating wild fruit
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 05/05/2025
» SURAT THANI: Seven Russian tourists fell ill reportedly after eating wild fruit in a park in this southern province on Sunday. Five of them were admitted to hospitals.
France, EU take aim at Trump's assault on science, seek to lure US researchers
AFP, Published on 05/05/2025
» PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen took aim at Donald Trump's policies on science on Monday, as the European Union seeks to encourage disgruntled US researchers to relocate to Europe.
Phangnga park denies Moken children abused for tourism
Post Reporters, Published on 05/05/2025
» PHANGNGA: Mu Koh Surin National Park has refuted allegations made in a viral Facebook post by Siranudh “Psi” Scott accusing tour operators and the park itself of exploiting Moken children for tourism activities.