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Japan issues megaquake warning, but many travellers from Hong Kong undeterred
South China Morning Post, Published on 03/04/2025
» Some Hongkongers have cancelled their trips to Japan following a new megaquake warning issued by the country's authorities, while others have said they will still proceed with extra caution.
ONE Championship: Regian Eersel loses title on the scale at Fight Night 30 weigh-ins
Published on 03/04/2025
» Regian Eersel lost his ONE Championship lightweight kickboxing title on the scale after failing to pass hydration at Thursday’s official weigh-ins.
TOA Supports Earthquake Relief with Free Assessments
Published on 03/04/2025
» Following the recent 7.7-magnitude earthquake centred in Myanmar, which caused tremors and structural damage across Thailand—particularly to high-rise buildings—TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited, or TOA, has announced a series of support initiatives in collaboration with the real estate sector. As a leading manufacturer and specialist in surface protection materials, construction chemicals, tiles, and gypsum boards, TOA has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the public during this challenging time, including a policy to maintain current product pricing.
HIV workers race to plug funding gaps after Trump USAID cuts
Published on 03/04/2025
» JOHANNESBURG - Tarryn Lokotsch can see the US aid money she desperately needs to help South African rape survivors sitting in her organisation's bank account, but she cannot touch a cent of it.
Quake victims eligible for rent waivers on state land
Post Reporters, Published on 03/04/2025
» The Treasury Department is offering rent waivers to those who rent state land and were affected by the March 28 earthquake, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul said on Thursday.
Bhumjaithai says no deal-making in premier's visit to Buri Ram
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/04/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has dismissed reports of rifts with coalition leader Pheu Thai, insisting Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's visit to Buri Ram province on Thursday, the BJT's political stronghold, was not a political manoeuvre.
Thai PM sends condolences on passing of ex-Lao leader
Post Reporters, Published on 03/04/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed her condolences on Thursday over the passing of the former president of Laos, Khamtai Siphandone at the age of 101.
Rubio says US committed to NATO - but tells allies to spend more
AFP, Published on 03/04/2025
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told nervous NATO members on Thursday that Washington remained committed to the alliance, but said they must agree to massively ramp up their spending targets for defence.
High-rise condo transfers set to plunge
Published on 03/04/2025
» Transfers of high-rise condominiums in Greater Bangkok are expected to decline by 50%, while total condo transfers in the region may dip by 0.8% from 2024 in the aftermath of last week's earthquake, according to research and securities firms.
US tariffs ‘to cost Thai economy B360bn’
Published on 03/04/2025
» Reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States could result in economic losses for Thailand of 359 billion baht, reducing gross domestic product (GDP) by nearly 2%, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).