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Duplantis reaches new heights, Beamish makes Kiwi history at worlds
AFP, Published on 15/09/2025
» TOKYO - The world athletics championships were, not for the first time, the Armand Duplantis show on Monday although though New Zealand's Geordie Beamish did his best to share the spotlight after a shock win in the 3,000 metres steeplechase.
Three French women accused of IS links go on trial
AFP, Published on 15/09/2025
» PARIS - Three French women including a niece of notorious jihadist propagandists went on trial in Paris on Monday, accused of travelling to the Middle East to join the Islamic State group and taking their eight children with them.
US announces 'framework' TikTok deal with China
AFP, Published on 15/09/2025
» MADRID - The United States announced on Monday a "framework" deal with China to resolve their dispute over TikTok, as a deadline looms this week for the Chinese-owned app to be sold or face a US ban.
Pattaya touts red-light zone
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/09/2025
» In light of the recent BBC Three documentary focusing on the “dark side” of Thailand, Pattaya tourism operators have urged the government to solve persistent negative issues such as fraud, the decriminalisation of sex workers, and regulation of cannabis.
Thai corruption body pressed over digital wallet case
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 15/09/2025
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was urged to conclude an investigation into the Srettha Thavisin and Paetongtarn Shinawatra governments, who are accused of violating the charter by reallocating state loan repayment funds to the controversial 35-billion-baht digital wallet scheme.
ChatGPT used by scammers along Thai-Myanmar border
Published on 15/09/2025
» Duncan Okindo says he was lured to Southeast Asia last year by the promise of a customer service job in Thailand. Instead, he ended up spending four months in a scam compound on the lawless Myanmar-Thai border, where he saw first-hand how criminal groups are at scale.
JW Marriott Bangkok Revamps Iconic Japanese Restaurants
Published on 15/09/2025
» JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok unveils a fresh chapter in Japanese dining with the transformation of its celebrated venues, Tsu Japanese Restaurant and Nami Teppanyaki Steakhouse. The redesigns, rooted in Japanese tradition and inspired by coastal life, reaffirm the hotel’s commitment to offering guests experiences that are both authentic and contemporary.
True Unveils Futuristic Branding Shop at Dusit Central Park
Published on 15/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 15, 2025 — True Corporation has unveiled its newly designed “True Branding Shop” and “TrueSphere” at Dusit Central Park, warmly welcoming Khun Suphajee Suthumpun, with Khun Sigve Brekke, Group CEO of True Corporation, hosting the visit. Conceived as an all-in-one digital lifestyle destination, the new True Branding Shop seamlessly blends cutting-edge AI technologies, clean-energy solutions, and first-class services. It offers an inspiring urban space where visitors can relax, recharge, and experience technology designed to care for them—today and in the future.
Bank of Thailand aims to quickly unlock frozen accounts
Published on 15/09/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is expediting efforts to unlock the financial transactions of suspended accounts affected by investigations into mules.
Reopening of Thai-Cambodian border crossings still uncertain
Published on 15/09/2025
» Thailand will not reopen some border crossings until its territorial conflicts with Cambodia are solved through both diplomatic and military approaches, said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.