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King Charles leads tributes on VJ Day 80th anniversary
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» LONDON - King Charles III led commemorations on Friday for World War II veterans and those who lived through the devastating conflict, lauding their “courage” as Britain marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
Bad loan risk rising in four key business sectors
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/08/2025
» Four key business sectors in Thailand are showing signs of weaker debt repayment capabilities, with the challenge likely to extend to larger business operators, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
New-look Liverpool kick off Premier League season
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» MANCHESTER, England - Reigning champions Liverpool kick off the Premier League season later on Friday with Europe’s richest league strengthened by a remarkable £2-billion ($2.7 billion) spending splurge.
Thai workers replace Cambodians in Chanthaburi longan harvest
Published on 15/08/2025
» More than 300 Thai workers began harvesting lamyai or longans in Soi Dao district of Chanthaburi province on Friday, replacing Cambodian workers who have returned to their home country because of border tensions.
Malaysian pavilion leads Asean peers at Osaka Expo
Published on 15/08/2025
» Malaysia leads all Asean founding countries in drawing the most visitors to its pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, which has two more months to run.
Peace in Solitude Captures Nature’s Quiet Power
Published on 15/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 15, 2025 — Bongkojthip “Bua” Bhirombhakdi invites viewers on a contemplative journey in her latest solo exhibition, Peace in Solitude, on view from August 2 to September 27, 2025, at Mini Xspace Gallery, 1st Floor (Monday to Saturday, 10:00–17:00).
Gunman robs gold shop of jewellery worth B8.4m
Published on 15/08/2025
» SAMUT PRAKAN – A lone gunman made off with gold bracelets worth more than 8 million baht after robbing a gold shop inside a shopping mall in Bang Bo district on Thursday afternoon.
Man, 75, dies after Kendall Jenner chatbot convinces him to meet in person
Online Reporters, Published on 15/08/2025
» UNITED STATES - Reuters reported a tragic incident in March involving Thongbue Wongbandue, a 76-year-old Thai-American living in New Jersey, who had memory problems caused by a brain condition. The skilled former chef died after conversing with “Big sis Billie”, a Meta chatbot designed to mimic a young woman engaging in romantic conversation, which repeatedly assured him it was a real person. The chatbot arranged to meet him in person, ultimately leading to an accident that caused his death.
Criticism over host Thailand’s plain banners for Women’s Volleyball Worlds 2025
Published on 15/08/2025
» A controversy has emerged among Thai volleyball fans, questioning the promotional banners for the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship Thailand 2025, which they say do not reflect the image of a host nation. Many of the banners are reported to be simple vinyl signs despite a previously approved government budget of over 1.124 billion baht for hosting the event.
EGCO profit jumps 88% on strong performance
Published on 15/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 15, 2025 - Electricity Generating Public Company Limited (EGCO Group) has announced strong first-half 2025 results, posting a net profit of 5,734 million baht—an increase of 2,679 million baht or 88% year-on-year. The solid performance was largely driven by the company’s “Triple P” strategy, which emphasises strategic asset recycling.