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Covestro acquires Vencorex sites in US, Thailand
Published on 18/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 18, 2025 — German materials manufacturer Covestro has signed an agreement with Vencorex Holding SAS, a subsidiary of Thai chemical company PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, to acquire two legal entities with stand-alone production sites for HDI (Hexamethylene Diisocyanate) derivatives in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, the United States. The legal entities and sites were formerly part of the French aliphatics specialist Vencorex. With this acquisition, Covestro strategically expands and improves its aliphatics production portfolio in the US and in the Asia-Pacific region. The company thereby further advances the implementation of its "Sustainable Future" corporate strategy by continuing its growth in profitable and innovative business areas such as Coatings and Adhesives.
Senior abbot resigns from Wat Phrabatnampu amid internal investigation
Online Reporters, Published on 18/08/2025
» LOP BURI - Phra Ratcha Wisutthiprachanat, better known as Luang Phor Alongkot, has announced his resignation as abbot of Wat Phrabatnampu in Lop Buri’s Mueang district. The decision, made public at 1pm Monday, comes after repeated delays in addressing mounting concerns over financial transparency and management at the temple.
Five killed in Russian drone attack on Ukraine apartment block
AFP, Published on 18/08/2025
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - A Russian drone attack on a five-storey apartment block in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv early Monday killed five people and wounded more than a dozen others, Ukrainian authorities said.
New archaeological find in northern Thailand
News, Online Reporters, Published on 18/08/2025
» Thailand has announced a new archaeological site, a cave discovered by forest rangers during a patrol into a key watershed area in the northern province of Phitsanulok.
Inquiry into overpriced B4,000 omelette at famous restaurant
Post Reporters, Published on 18/08/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade will look into whether the Michelin-starred Raan Jay Fai eatery in Bangkok illegally overcharged a customer by 2,500 baht for its famed crab omelette
Thailand warns of hit from US tariffs even as growth beats forecast
Published on 18/08/2025
» Thailand’s top economic council called for urgent structural reforms as exports are threatened by US tariffs, even after second-quarter growth surpassed estimates on a rush by businesses to ship goods to beat the new levies.
Health minister distances himself from bid to dismiss rural doctor chief
Online Reporters, Published on 18/08/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Theptusin said on Monday he was unaware of an attempt to axe Supat Hasuwannakit, the Rural Doctor Club president, from the bureaucracy as a probe into his alleged wrongdoing took place before his tenure.
Cambodia using civilians to invade Thai territory, says Thai army
Post Reporters, Published on 18/08/2025
» Cambodia is using its civilian population to invade Thai territory in the eastern border province of Sa Kaeo, according to the Royal Thai Army.
Reclaiming motherhood
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 19/08/2025
» A woman slowly grows into a mother over time. It is a full-time job that never ends until the lights go out. After nine months of pregnancy, she nurtures her child for years until adulthood. Her reward? It is said that the child is the apple of her eye. It is expected for a woman to sacrifice her body, career and everything for this role.
Myanmar to hold first phase of general election on Dec 28
Published on 18/08/2025
» Myanmar will hold the initial phase of its general election on Dec 28, state television said on Monday, outlining a roadmap for the first polls in the war-torn country in nearly five years that have already been derided by critics as a sham.