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'The Day of The Jackal' author Frederick Forsyth dies aged 86
AFP, Published on 10/06/2025
» LONDON - Prolific British thriller writer Frederick Forsyth, who instantly became a global bestselling author when his book "The Day of the Jackal" was published in 1971, died on Monday aged 86, his literary agents Curtis Brown said.
Salad Factory sees explosive growth in healthy food
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/06/2025
» Despite a challenging business environment impacting the overall restaurant sector, Salad Factory expects the healthy food industry to continue to grow, noting that it could potentially outpace the overall market.
Association seeks ways to boost Mice arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/06/2025
» The number of international travellers in the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (Mice) segment this year is expected to contract from last year, due to US trade and tariff policies and an unsafe image of Thailand, according to the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (Tica).
Reform is a work in progress: EC
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/06/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) has not reached its goal of reforming Thailand's politics, said EC secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee on the agency's 27th anniversary yesterday.
Cool heads must prevail
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/06/2025
» The Thai-Cambodian border dispute eased over the weekend when troops from both nations agreed to reposition themselves from the disputed area to make way for negotiations scheduled for the upcoming Saturday.
Flips and threats
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/06/2025
» Re: "Angry Trump warns Musk not to back Democrats", (World, June 9).
Clear danger as war in Europe is in the air
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 10/06/2025
» 'There is a clear, present risk, particularly as Vladimir Putin does see himself as being at war with the West. The homeland is again (in peril)...Air and missile attacks will potentially cause civilian casualties (in the United Kingdom) in very large numbers." Therefore, concludes Gen Sir Richard Barrons, the UK needs to bring back air raid sirens and air raid drills.
Will Myanmar's military plan succeed?
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 10/06/2025
» Following the recent devastating earthquake, Myanmar's military junta leaders are facing increasing pressure at home and abroad. Despite this, they are moving forward with their five-step plan, while still implementing the Asean peace plan. The most crucial part of their plan is to hold a general election between late December 2025 and early January 2026. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has already promised this to leaders from India, China, Russia, Belarus and Asean countries.
Thipsamai offsets diner dearth
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 10/06/2025
» Facing a sluggish economy and a dip in the number of people dining out at restaurants, Thipsamai Group -- renowned for its restaurants' legendary pad Thai -- is adapting by expanding its line of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook products in an effort to offset the situation.
Lang Lang in Bangkok
Life, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 10/06/2025
» When Lang Lang enters a room, he brings with him a palpable presence -- like the first stirring chords of a great symphony. At just 42, the Chinese virtuoso has achieved what many musicians aspire to -- sold-out performances at premier global venues, collaborations with artists ranging from Herbie Hancock to Metallica and a unique role as a cultural bridge between East and West.