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Tourist in Pattaya robbed of B230,000 by fake police
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 11/07/2025
» PATTAYA - A Chinese tourist was abducted, robbed and forced to give up more than 230,000 baht by men posing as police officers in Pattaya.
Bosnia commemorates Srebrenica genocide 30 years on
AFP, Published on 11/07/2025
» SREBRENICA, Bosnia - Thousands of mourners on Friday commemorated in Srebrenica the genocide committed 30 years ago by Bosnian Serb forces, one of Europe’s worst atrocities since World War II.
Thailand produces its first targeted cancer drug
Post Reporters, Published on 11/07/2025
» Thailand has produced its first locally developed targeted therapy pill for cancer treatment. Imcranib 100 is the result of the scientific vision and leadership of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana.
Stop harsh punishments in class, experts urge positive discipline
Published on 11/07/2025
» Despite a clear directive from the Thai Ministry of Education banning violent punishment in schools, physical discipline remains a troubling reality in Thai classrooms. A recent case involving a teacher who struck a student 60 times for disobedience has sparked public outrage and renewed calls for reform. Experts say the incident highlights a systemic failure to equip educators with non-violent behavioural management skills.
Telecom spectrum in few private hands sparks national concern
Published on 11/07/2025
» As digital technology becomes the backbone of Thailand’s economy and society, the nation’s telecom spectrum—deemed a strategic public asset under Section 60 of the Constitution—is increasingly concentrated in the hands of just a few private companies. This shift, driven by recent mergers and spectrum auctions, has raised alarms over consumer rights, service quality, and national security.
Chinese EVs flood Thai market, but after-sales support lags
Published on 11/07/2025
» Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) market is expanding rapidly, driven by generous government subsidies and tax incentives. However, the influx of Chinese EV brands has sparked concerns over inadequate after-sales service, leaving consumers vulnerable—especially in light of the ongoing controversy surrounding NETA, a Chinese EV brand now facing legal action over unresolved customer complaints.
Nestlé Marks 10 Years of Water Stewardship
Published on 11/07/2025
» Ayutthaya, July 8, 2025 — Nestlé (Thai) Ltd. is marking the 10th anniversary of its Nestlé Waters Cares for Water project, a long-term sustainability initiative centred on the Khanom Jeen canal in Ayutthaya Province. Led by Nestlé Pure Life, the project adopts a holistic water stewardship model based on three core pillars: Educate, Protect, and Restore. Over the past decade, the initiative has successfully regenerated both the quantity and quality of local water resources while enhancing biodiversity and improving the livelihoods of surrounding communities. The site was recently selected as a national pilot location for Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs), underscoring its significance as a model for sustainable freshwater conservation in Thailand.
Iranian Nobel laureate says regime issuing death threats
AFP, Published on 11/07/2025
» OSLO - Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight for women’s and human rights in Iran, has received death threats from Tehran, the Nobel Committee said on Friday.
Disgraced ex-monks in sex scandal face embezzlement probe
Published on 11/07/2025
» The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) is considering criminal complaints against former senior monks embroiled in a major sex scandal if an investigation finds they embezzled money from temples.
Philippines orders removal of gambling ads amid addiction fears
Published on 11/07/2025
» The Philippines’ gaming regulator has ordered the immediate dismantling of all gambling billboards and advertisements across the country amid worries over a growing betting addiction in the Southeast Asian nation.