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Pheu Thai rallies to back besieged PM Paetongtarn
Post Reporters, Published on 18/08/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party on Monday gave its full backing to suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra ahead of the Constitutional Court's ruling on a leaked audio clip and dismissed as highly unlikely the possibility of the Bhumjaithai Party rejoining the coalition even if a leadership change occurred.
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.
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.
Thailand warns of hit from US tariffs even as growth beats forecast
Bloomberg, 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.
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.
Myanmar to hold first phase of general election on Dec 28
Reuters, 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.
Dot Property Thailand Awards Celebrate Industry Excellence
Published on 18/08/2025
» The Dot Property Thailand Awards 2025, held at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel at Chao Phraya River on August 14th, was a night to remember, bringing together the best and brightest in Thailand’s real estate industry. This highly anticipated annual event, recognised as the pinnacle of excellence in the real estate sector, celebrated the outstanding achievements of developers and their projects that have shaped the landscape of Thailand’s property market.
Zelensky, European leaders head to US for talks on peace deal terms
AFP, Published on 18/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said reclaiming Crimea or entering NATO were off the table for Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington for Monday's talks aimed at ending the war with Russia.
Australian court fines Qantas US$59 million for illegal layoffs
AFP, Published on 18/08/2025
» SYDNEY - An Australian court fined Qantas Aus$90 million (US$59 million) on Monday for illegally laying off 1,800 ground staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, ending a five-year legal battle over the workers' rights.
Amata VN awaits approval for new industrial land
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/08/2025
» SET-listed Amata VN, an industrial estate developer in Vietnam, expects the Vietnamese government to approve the development of 3,100 rai of new industrial land in October, paving the way for further growth of its business there.