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ThaiBev Pays Tribute to the Late Pope Francis
Published on 26/04/2025
» His Excellency Archbishop Peter Bryan Wells, Apostolic Nuncio to the Kingdom of Thailand and Cambodia and Papal Representative to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, graciously received Mr Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Chief Executive Officer of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev), together with Professor Dr Apinan Poshyananda, Mr Dusit Khemasakchai, Mr Nitikorn Kraivixien, Mr Wirat Meksamphan, and Mr Patrick Horatanachai, who paid tribute to His Holiness Pope Francis at the Apostolic Nunciature in Thailand.
Singapore orders foreigners' Facebook posts taken down under new election rules
Reuters, Published on 26/04/2025
» SINGAPORE - Singapore has ordered Facebook parent Meta to block Singaporeans' access to posts made by foreigners, ahead of a national election under rules restricting their social media posts.
Thailand's shuttlers ready for Sudirman Cup clash
Sports, Published on 26/04/2025
» Thai shuttlers headed to China yesterday for the Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 -- the mixed team world championship -- in Xiamen, China.
Coconuts get pricier as poor weather drives global shortage
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/04/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - When Mohamad Fahmi Faat’s family in Kuala Lumpur prepared only half their usual amount of food for recent Eid al-Fitr celebrations, he blamed an ongoing shortage of coconuts, a staple ingredient in many Asian cuisines.
Cash handout faces legal hurdle
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/04/2025
» The government faces a new legal challenge after a petition was submitted to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), asking it to investigate a 35-billion-baht sum used to finance its 10,000-baht cash handout.
Indian army says new exchange of gunfire with Pakistan
AFP, Published on 26/04/2025
» NEW DELHI - Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged gunfire overnight in contested Kashmir for a second day running, the Indian army said Saturday, following a deadly shooting that New Delhi blames its arch-rival.
Complaints target 'zero dollar' steel factory
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/04/2025
» The House committee on national security and border affairs will inspect a Xin Ke Yuan Steel Co steel factory in Rayong early next month, following allegations of illegal operations as well as concerns over environmental compliance.
Pickup driver livestreams Phuket road rage incident
Online Reporters, Published on 26/04/2025
» A pickup driver has caused a stir online after he livestreamed a road rage incident in Phuket on Friday, during which he chased and assaulted another driver with a metal rod.
Tourists smoking and drinking in national park draw online ire
Online Reporters, Published on 26/04/2025
» An online video showing foreign tourists smoking and drinking alcohol on the open waters off Phi Phi Island in Krabi province has drawn widespread public disapproval.
Trump and Zelensky meet at pope’s funeral
Published on 26/04/2025
» ROME - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he and US President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of an “unconditional ceasefire” with Russia during a meeting prior to the funeral for Pope Francis on Saturday morning.