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Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over South China Sea flare-up
Reuters, Published on 02/05/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines summoned a Chinese diplomat on Thursday to protest Beijing's use of water cannon against Filipino vessels at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, describing it as harassment and "dangerous manoeuvres".
Philippines says China used water cannons again
Published on 30/04/2024
» The Philippines said in Tuesday that three Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannons at two Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, in the latest flare-up of tensions between the two countries in the disputed waters.
Trawler catches fire and sinks in Andaman, crew rescued
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 28/04/2024
» PHANG NGA: Nine crew were taken to safety after a fishing trawler caught fire while refuelling in the Andaman sea early Sunday morning.
Deputy PM denies Thaksin influence in cabinet rejig
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/04/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Friday denied paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has had a say in an imminent cabinet reshuffle, adding that Thaksin did not attend an important meeting on Thursday.
Ensuring safety and health at work
Oped, Published on 26/04/2024
» Climate change is having serious impacts on the safety and health of workers in the Asia-Pacific region.
A coastal gem
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/04/2024
» Throughout my work life I have gone on many group tours, but this was my first solo trip to Koh Lan in Chon Buri. About a 90-minute drive from Bangkok, Koh Lan is the perfect destination for anyone wanting an island vacation without having to take a flight south.
5m seniors must work to live
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/04/2024
» More than 5 million senior citizens still need to work to earn a living and most of them do not have formal education, says the National Statistical Office (NSO).
Divers take on 'ghost gear' threatening marine life
Reuters, Published on 20/04/2024
» PHUKET - Beneath the surface of the turquoise waters off a beach on this southern resort island, divers laboriously collect abandoned fishing gear, much of it made from plastic, that is tangled on coral and trapping sea life.
Thai-EU free trade deal on the horizon
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 17/04/2024
» If everything goes as planned, Thailand and the EU could sign a free trade agreement by mid-next year, in what is another example of the European Union's increasing engagement in the Indo-Pacific region.
Chip off the old block
Postbag, Published on 14/04/2024
» Re: "Paetongtarn slammed for HK trip plan", (BP, April 11).