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Philippines braces as strengthening Typhoon Fung-Wong approaches
Reuters, Published on 08/11/2025
» MANILA — Philippine disaster agencies and local government units started preparing for the arrival of Typhoon Fung-Wong, with the pre-emptive evacuation of residents from vulnerable areas and the storing of equipment and relief supplies.
Piracy of Japan manga, literature causes $55bn loss a year
Kyodo News, Published on 08/11/2025
» KYODO — Lost revenue from illegal online viewing of Japanese manga and other publications worldwide was estimated at around ¥8.5 trillion (US$55.3 billion) annually, highlighting the extent of damage caused to rights holders by piracy websites, a recent study showed.
Old dogs need new tricks
Published on 08/11/2025
» With the return of Abhisit and the 'old guard', the Democrat Party now faces a nostalgia trap amid calls for reform and fresh ideas v Pheu Thai is aiming for renewal with a new figurehead, but Julapun will still likely play second fiddle to Thaksin.
What to know about the new gender rules for US passports
New York Times, Published on 08/11/2025
» NEW YORK — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Donald Trump administration to stop issuing passports that reflect the gender identity of transgender, nonbinary and intersex Americans.
New Thai alcohol rules put drinkers on the hook for fines
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/11/2025
» People in Thailand wanting to quench their thirst with an afternoon tipple risk steep fines from Saturday under amended alcohol control legislation that strengthens enforcement and significantly tightens restrictions around marketing and advertising.
Trat tourism set for revival as UK ends travel ban
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/11/2025
» The UK has lifted its travel advisory against non-essential trips to Trat, allowing tourism operators to receive more bookings, but they criticised a government move to subsidise tour groups in the provinces that border Cambodia.
Highways Dept to push Don Muang tollway extension plan
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/11/2025
» The Department of Highways (DOH) is pressing ahead with plans to extend the elevated Uttraphimuk Tollway (Don Muang tollway) from Rangsit to Bang Pa-in in Ayutthaya, valued at a cost of more than 47 billion baht.
AI bubble fears, US rate outlook subdue bourses
Business, Published on 08/11/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian equities declined on Friday at the end of a volatile week, amid mixed signals from the US Federal Reserve about the interest rate outlook, while tech-heavy markets fell on worries about stretched AI company valuations.
US accuses Iran in plot to kill Israeli ambassador in Mexico
AFP, Published on 08/11/2025
» WASHINGTON — The United States and Israel on Friday accused Iran of trying to kill the Israeli ambassador to Mexico, with Tehran rejecting the claim as a "big lie" and the Mexican government saying it was not aware.
Unpacking the tourism tax
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/11/2025
» While the cabinet approved the National Tourism Policy Committee's proposal to collect a tourism tax from inbound travellers in February 2023, the programme has still not been implemented.