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When 'rule of law' becomes a 'tool of flaw'
Business, Published on 16/10/2025
» On March 28 this year, Thai people experienced not only the strongest earthquake in the country's modern history but also the tragedy of the State Audit Office collapse. It took just eight seconds for the impact of the tremor to reduce the 30-floor under-construction building to rubble. More than 90 people lost their lives.
US working on new $20bn 'facility' for Argentina
AFP, Published on 16/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he was working to help corral the private sector around a new $20 billion "facility" to support Argentina's embattled economy.
Indonesian volcano Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts again
Published on 15/10/2025
» JAKARTA - Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted on Wednesday, shooting volcanic ash 10 kilometres into the sky, Indonesia’s volcanology agency said, forcing authorities to raise the alert system to its highest level.
Fresh US-China tension ‘not helpful’ for Thailand
Published on 15/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - The fresh flare-up in trade tensions between the United States and China is a big risk to the outlook for Thailand’s economic growth, says a deputy central bank governor, adding there was little room left to lower rates further.
Apple picks Vietnam as hub for new home devices
Published on 15/10/2025
» Apple Inc is preparing to expand its manufacturing operations in Vietnam as part of a push into the smart home market and an ongoing effort to lessen its dependence on China.
Syrian leader seeks to ‘redefine’ relations with Russia
AFP, Published on 15/10/2025
» MOSCOW - Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Wednesday he wanted to “redefine” relations with Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted him in Moscow, their first meeting since key Kremlin ally Bashar al-Assad was ousted last year.
March 29 proposed as Thai election date
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/10/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno has proposed a timeline that would result in Thailand’s general election being held on March 29, 2026, along with a constitutional referendum.
Madagascar adjusts to military rule
AFP, Published on 15/10/2025
» ANTANANARIVO - Madagascar braced for a new era of military rule Wednesday, a day after an elite army unit seized power following President Andry Rajoelina’s impeachment and pledged elections in less than two years.
Thai grads shun full-time work amid growing insecurity
Published on 15/10/2025
» The Thai labour market faces an increasingly challenging outlook as new graduates show declining interest in working full-time for companies, while existing employees face heightened risks of layoffs amid economic uncertainty.
German retirees offered tax breaks to keep working
Published on 15/10/2025
» BERLIN - Germany’s cabinet agreed on a draft law on Wednesday to encourage work after retirement by allowing those who do so to earn up to 2,000 euros (76,000 baht) a month tax-free in an effort to combat labour shortages in Europe’s biggest economy.