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Evacuees getting used to living with fear
The New York Times, Published on 09/12/2025
» BURI RAM — They left home in a fearful scramble during the summer, seeking refuge on the grounds of a racetrack that had been transformed into a makeshift evacuation centre after war erupted between Thailand and Cambodia. Now, five months later, they are back in the same tents, which had been left standing.
Scam centre explosions ‘all for show’
The New York Times, Published on 29/11/2025
» For a compound that hosted one of the largest cyberscam and human-trafficking hubs in Southeast Asia, KK Park operated in plain sight. It was pretty clear that this was no ordinary business — the heavily fortified compound in Myanmar was flanked by armed guards. It was all visible from neighbouring Mae Sot in Thailand.
In Bangkok, grim vigils as people seek word of relatives at collapsed building
The New York TImes, Published on 30/03/2025
» Aubonrat Setnawet, an electrician’s helper, was working with her husband on the 23rd floor of a new office tower on the northern edge of Bangkok moments before disaster struck.
AI’s Rise: Will Humanity Lose Control of Its Future?
Dr. Teerapon Tanomsakyut Chief Executive Officer of Sustainability and Strategic Development, Charoen Pokphand Group , Published on 18/03/2025
» Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming an integral part of our daily lives. Leading this transformation is ChatGPT, which now receives 122 million daily visits and has an active user base exceeding 400 million. By August last year, its parent company OpenAI had seen its technology adopted by 92% of Fortune 500 companies, solidifying its dominance in the AI landscape.
Prayers, tears in Isan church for Thai hostage in Gaza
Napat Wesshasartar and Thomas Suen of Reuters, Published on 07/10/2024
» KUT YANG, Udon Thani - The Sriaoun family gathered in their local church on Sunday, their voices rising and falling in tearful song as they prayed for the safe return of their oldest son, believed still held captive by Hamas.
Finland suspends reception of berry pickers’ visa applications
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Published on 16/03/2024
» Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs has decided to suspend the reception of wild-berry pickers’ visa applications in Thailand.
US museum returning looted Southeast Asian artefacts
The New York Times, Published on 16/12/2023
» The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has agreed to return 16 major Khmer era artworks to Cambodia and Thailand. The works are associated with Douglas Latchford, a prolific dealer who was indicted as an illegal trafficker of ancient artefacts shortly before his death in Bangkok in 2020.
Hopes rise for Thai hostages
News, Bangkok Post and New York Times, Published on 23/11/2023
» Thai workers held hostage during the Israel-Gaza war are expected to be released soon after Israel and Hamas agreed to pause hostilities and swap hostages for prisoners.
Are escalators and moving walkways safe?
The New York TImes, Published on 02/07/2023
» An airline passenger had part of her leg amputated this past week after an accident on a moving airport walkway in Bangkok, authorities said.
Activists navigate defamation minefield
By Sui-Lee Wee, The New York Times, Published on 10/06/2023
» Sutharee Wannasiri knew the poultry company had violated labour laws. She went on Twitter in 2017 to share a video containing an interview with an employee who said he had to work day and night with no day off.