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US judge orders temporary halt to new 'Alligator Alcatraz' construction
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» MIAMI - A US federal judge ordered a temporary pause on Thursday to further construction of the migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in a case filed by conservation groups.
Gulf gives B100m to troops, families
News, Published on 08/08/2025
» Gulf Development Plc, Thailand's largest energy company by market value and a telecom operator, has donated 100 million baht to the Royal Thai Army to assist soldiers injured or the families of those killed in the border conflict with Cambodia.
Agreed-upon minutes of the Thai-Cambodian ceasefire
News, Published on 08/08/2025
» The following are the agreed minutes of the Extraordinary General Border Committee (GBC)meeting between Cambodia and Thailand held on Thursday in Malaysia.
A French sailor's personal 'Plastic Odyssey'
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» PARIS - Simon Bernard's private war on plastic pollution began in 2016.
OpenAI unveils GPT-5, its most advanced AI model yet
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/08/2025
» OpenAI has launched GPT-5, its latest and most powerful artificial intelligence model, marking a major milestone in the company’s pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The model is now available to all ChatGPT users, including those on the free tier, and through its API for developers and businesses.
Pakk Taii Design Week 2025: “South Paradise”
Published on 07/08/2025
» Get ready for a journey to Pakk Taii Design Week 2025 (PTDW2025), the annual creative festival showcasing Southern Thailand! From 28 August to 7 September 2025, the historic Old Town of Songkhla and Hat Yai will come alive as all 14 Southern provinces unite to highlight the region’s captivating charm and vast potential. This year’s theme, “South Paradise,” promises an immersive experience designed for tranquility, rejuvenation, and new possibilities. Whether you’re seeking peace, relaxation, healing, or inspiration, a trip south this August is sure to leave you feeling fully energized.
Finn Partners with UK Universities to Expand Pathways
Published on 07/08/2025
» Finn School (Finn) has formally signed partnership agreements with Swansea University and the University of Leicester—two of the UK’s top-ranked institutions—to create direct pathways for Thai students to complete their final undergraduate year through a globally recognised 2+1 Top-up Degree system. This initiative breaks down traditional educational barriers and reduces overall costs, empowering students in Thailand to earn degrees from world-class universities with confidence.
UK pensioner, student arrested for backing Palestine Action
AFP, Published on 07/08/2025
» LONDON — Pensioner Marji Mansfield never imagined she would end up suspected of terrorism for protesting against the banning of a pro-Palestinian group.
Thais likely to travel domestically during long weekend
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/08/2025
» The four-day Mother's Day holiday this weekend is expected to generate 13 billion baht from 3.16 million domestic trips, with most tourists preferring to travel within their own provinces and avoid cross-regional journeys to save on costs, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Bangkok Land eyes major new stadium
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/08/2025
» SET-listed Bangkok Land is planning a new 45,000-seat stadium costing up to 10 billion baht on a scale similar to Rajamangala National Stadium, located at the Thunder Dome site and the adjacent football stadium in Muang Thong Thani, viewing a five-year development plan.