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Sea Thailand Leads Wishlist Financial Literacy Tournament
Published on 11/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 2025 – Building money skills through play, the second annual “Wishlist Thailand Tournament 2025” brings together Sea (Thailand)—the internet platform behind Garena, Shopee and Monee—and the Institute of Board Game for Learning. The competition promotes personal financial skills and resilience by expanding the reach of the “Wishlist: Allocate Money, Fulfill Your Dreams” board game among students, teachers and parents, and this year extends to youth, families and the general public. With a prize pool of more than 50,000 baht and prestigious trophies, the final round was recently held at EmSphere in Bangkok.
Thai rice prices hit 3-week high on strong baht; Vietnam rates fall on weak demand
Reuters, Published on 11/09/2025
» Thai rice export prices rose to a three-week high this week, supported by the baht’s appreciation, while thin demand pushed Vietnamese offers lower.
Nepal’s young protesters find an unlikely partner: the army
New York Times, Published on 11/09/2025
» KATHMANDU — When protesters in Nepal torched parliament, the Supreme Court and the homes of five former prime ministers on Tuesday, no one seemed to be in charge of a country in anarchy. Then, that night, Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel, the chief of the Nepali army, appeared in a short video, urging calm in the streets.
Prototype vehicle to boost landmine clearing unveiled
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/09/2025
» A prototype vehicle designed for mine clearance in highly complex terrain has been unveiled by the Thai government’s National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA).
Imprisoned Thaksin in Covid quarantine
Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, currently serving a one-year sentence at Klongprem Central Prison, is now under a five-day coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) quarantine as officials determine his placement and responsibilities.
Poland calls emergency UN meeting over drone raid blamed on Russia
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» WARSAW — Poland said Thursday it had called an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to discuss violations of its airspace, a day after it accused Russia of carrying out a drone raid on its territory.
Chinese ringleader, ex-Thai wife arrested in multi-million baht scam bust
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/09/2025
» A Chinese ringleader of a scam network, his former Thai wife and 13 associates were arrested, with assets worth over 21 million baht seized during police raids across four provinces on Wednesday.
Thailand seeks to use Hong Kong's financial status to secure smart city funding
Published on 11/09/2025
» Thailand aims to use Hong Kong's status as a global financial centre to raise funds for a new smart city in its flagship economic development zone, according to the head of the megaproject's public agency.
Bangkok office occupancy dips below 80% amid glut
Published on 11/09/2025
» Occupancy in Bangkok’s office market fell below 80% for the first time since 2004 as an influx of new Grade A supply drew tenants from older towers, forcing landlords to cut rents, renovate or repurpose, according to the property consultancy CBRE Thailand.
British envoy to US sacked over Epstein links
Published on 11/09/2025
» LONDON - Peter Mandelson, Britain’s smooth-talking ambassador to the United States, was sacked on Thursday after his long-term association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein became a further distraction for under-pressure Prime Minister Keir Starmer.