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Mekong flood alert for Isan riverside provinces
Published on 17/09/2024
» Flood warnings have been issued for five northeastern provinces where the rapidly rising Mekong River could burst its banks.
Asia's consumer tipping point
Oped, Published on 17/09/2024
» With market turmoil recently capturing headlines, it is easy to lose sight of the long-term forces which have been shaping Asia's development. While Asian markets, especially the Nikkei, experienced sharp losses in recent weeks, a positive tipping point has been reached as well: for the first time ever, over half of Asia's 4.8 billion people are part of the global consumer class, defined by the World Data Lab as those spending more than US$12 (400 baht) per day in purchasing power parity prices.
Quad plans joint patrols in Indo-Pacific to counter illegal fishing
Published on 15/09/2024
» The United States, Japan, Australia and India plan to launch joint patrols to monitor vessels in the Indo-Pacific, diplomatic sources said Sunday, in the latest effort by the Quad group to counter illegal fishing in waters where China's influence is growing.
Philippines sends replacement ship to Sabina Shoal amid China tensions
Published on 15/09/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines said it was sending a vessel to Sabina Shoal to replace a coast guard ship that returned to port on Sunday after a five-month deployment at the contested feature in the South China Sea, in a swap that would likely irk China
Mekong bursts into Nong Khai and Bueng Kan
Online Reporters, Published on 14/09/2024
» Two days of heavy rain have led to flooding of up to 2 metres in parts of Nong Khai province, prompting residents to take swift action to protect their homes
Thailand eye strong start in Futsal WC
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 14/09/2024
» Thailand kick off their Fifa Futsal World Cup 2024 campaign with a tournament opener against Croatia in Uzbekistan on Saturday.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Sept 13-19
Guru, Published on 13/09/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
'Son of God' preacher pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charge
Reuters, Published on 13/09/2024
» MANILA - Philippine celebrity pastor Apollo Quiboloy, the self-proclaimed "Appointed Son of God", pleaded not guilty on Friday to a charge of sex trafficking, his lawyer said.
Financing Southeast Asia's energy transition
Business, Published on 11/09/2024
» It is unusual to feel nostalgia when you glimpse the future. Seeing an electric rickshaw for the first time, I couldn't help but smile, remembering the spluttering sound of rickshaws that filled the crowded Indian streets of my youth. New electric models are quickly becoming a more common sight in the parts of Southeast Asia that share that three-wheeled transport tradition.
Philippines Senate holds ex-mayor Alice Guo in contempt a second time
Published on 09/09/2024
» MANILA - Former Philippine town mayor Alice Guo was held in contempt for a second time on Monday after refusing to answer senators' questions on suspected ties to Chinese criminal syndicates and how she escaped the country two months ago.