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Funny old world: the week's offbeat news
AFP, Published on 22/08/2025
» PARIS - From a bear cooling down in an ice cream parlour to Japanese staff who took quality control too far. Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world.
US Fed chief leaves door open for rate cut
Published on 22/08/2025
» JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming - US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell on Friday pointed to a possible interest rate cut at the central bank’s September meeting but declined to make a firm commitment.
NATO chief calls for ‘robust security guarantees’ for Ukraine
AFP, Published on 22/08/2025
» KYIV - The head of NATO on Friday called for “robust” security guarantees for Ukraine to ensure Russia upholds any potential peace deal and “never again” attempts to invade Ukraine.
UN officially declares famine in Gaza
AFP, Published on 22/08/2025
» ROME - The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza, the first time it has done so in the Middle East, with experts warning that 500,000 people face “catastrophic” hunger.
Beachgoers alerted to venomous sea slugs
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 22/08/2025
» Beachgoers in Thailand have been alerted to beware of venomous blue dragon sea slugs (Glaucilla sp) after reported sightings along Karon Beach in Phuket following recent rainfall.
Thai unicorn head honchos cut to the chase
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/08/2025
» Thailand’s three unicorns — Bitkub Capital Group Holdings, Flash Express and Line Man Wongnai — are entering a transformative phase as they gear up for initial public offerings (IPO) and aim to become part of the country’s critical infrastructure.
Thai rights body sounds alarm about vaping
Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2025
» The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) has called for urgent action to tighten regulations on e-cigarettes following a sharp rise in usage among children and adolescents.
AoT approves B5.7bn plan for new terminal at Chiang Rai airport
Published on 22/08/2025
» Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) has approved a 5.7-billion-baht plan to construct a new passenger terminal at Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport in Chiang Rai province, in preparation to welcome up to 7 million passengers per year.
Thai Retirement Lottery sales slated for Q4
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/08/2025
» The Retirement Lottery project is likely to begin sales in the fourth quarter of this year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Thai woman confesses to fatal stabbing of food vendor after row about booze, men
Online Reporters, Published on 22/08/2025
» KAMPHAENG PHET - A 32-year-old woman has confessed to fatally stabbing a food vendor after a heated argument over her drinking and interactions with men.