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Power rivalry heats up Mekong region
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Thai saying, maenam maimee promdan (rivers have no boundaries), fittingly applies to the mighty Mekong River, known in China as the Lancang.
Legends return to the page
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/03/2026
» The country's largest literary event is set to return with a renewed focus on the enduring power of books and the stories that continue to shape generations.
Police seize 21 million speed pills, 320kg of crystal meth in five major cases in the North
Panumet Tanraksa, Published on 23/03/2026
» CHIANG MAI - Authorities have seized 21 million methamphetamine pills, 320 kilogrammes of crystal meth and arrested 10 suspects in five major drug cases in northern Thailand.
TCMA leads cement transition in landmark push
Published on 23/03/2026
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has marked a significant national milestone in advancing the decarbonisation of Thailand’s cement and concrete industry towards Net Zero 2050. This progress is driven by strong collaboration among government agencies, industry players and international partners under the “Decarbonisation of the Cement and Concrete Sectors in Thailand” project, while accelerating the adoption of technology, innovation and green investment to enhance competitiveness and support long-term economic growth.
Mideast war threatens energy crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks
AFP, Published on 23/03/2026
» TEHRAN — The world faces an energy crisis worse than both 1970s oil shocks combined if the Middle East war drags on, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned Monday, as Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran and threatened weeks more fighting.
Villagers defend abbot after porn found in his burnt residence
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 23/03/2026
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - After a fire gutted the abbot's quarters at a Buddhist temple in Sikhiu district on Sunday, investigators reported finding pornographic material and a sex toy among the charred ruins - a claim that locals are firmly disputing.
Old places new menus
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 23/03/2026
» Bored of eating the same thing twice? Fear no more, here's a list of restaurants and bars that have shuffled things up to make sure you're never bored or short of choices while dining out.
Russia's Max: The unencrypted super-app being forced on citizens
AFP, Published on 23/03/2026
» WARSAW — Russia is pushing its Max messenger -- a social media platform without encryption -- onto its citizens with a massive promotion campaign and the simultaneous blocking of Whatsapp and Telegram, the country's two most popular messenger applications.
Japanese fan-fitted jackets, other workwear a hit with foreign visitors
Kyodo News, Published on 23/03/2026
» Jackets fitted with motorised fans have become popular with laborers during Japan's sweltering summer months, but at one workwear store in Tokyo, it is foreign visitors who are driving sales.
Thai stocks plunge, Asia shares slide as Gulf war rages
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 23/03/2026
» Thai shares dropped sharply on Monday, in the same direction as other markets in Asia, as the United States and Iran traded escalating threats and Israel planned for "weeks" more fighting, sending oil prices on another roller-coaster ride.