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Thai rice prices hit 3-week high on strong baht; Vietnam rates fall on weak demand
Reuters, Published on 11/09/2025
» Thai rice export prices rose to a three-week high this week, supported by the baht’s appreciation, while thin demand pushed Vietnamese offers lower.
Prototype vehicle to boost landmine clearing unveiled
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/09/2025
» A prototype vehicle designed for mine clearance in highly complex terrain has been unveiled by the Thai government’s National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA).
Bangkok office occupancy dips below 80% amid glut
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/09/2025
» Occupancy in Bangkok’s office market fell below 80% for the first time since 2004 as an influx of new Grade A supply drew tenants from older towers, forcing landlords to cut rents, renovate or repurpose, according to the property consultancy CBRE Thailand.
Vietnam's credit splurge risks fuelling asset bubbles, government warned
Reuters, Published on 11/09/2025
» HANOI - Vietnam's breakneck credit expansion may fuel asset price bubbles, prominent academics of the Southeast Asian nation warned its lawmakers last week, documents showed.
Thai factory demand brisk as firms flee China
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/09/2025
» WHA Corp, Thailand’s biggest factory developer, is building new industrial parks in Thailand and Vietnam to meet demand from Chinese manufacturers rushing to relocate production abroad and dodge a US-China trade war.
FuBear Makes Global Debut for Taiwan Excellence
Published on 11/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 11, 2025 — Taiwan Excellence has launched its first global high-five campaign, “Give Me Five! A Better Life,” spanning 11 countries — Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, the United States, Thailand, the Philippines, India, the United Kingdom, Japan, Vietnam and Germany. The campaign marks the world debut of Taiwan Excellence’s official mascot, FuBear, who will connect with audiences through high fives and promote a shared commitment to a better future.
RBSS Student Concert 2025 at Chulalongkorn
Published on 11/09/2025
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Music School (RBSS) is proud to present its Student Concert on Sunday, 14 September 2025 at 2pm at the Chulalongkorn University Art & Culture Centre, with the generous support of B.Grimm. This special event will showcase the achievements of RBSS students in an exciting programme ranging from classical masterpieces to popular favourites: Hit the Road Jack – Percy Mayfield, Finlandia – Jean Sibelius, Redowa de Wallerstein – Charles Dancla, Pirates of the Caribbean Suite – Hans Zimmer and A Town with an Ocean View – Joe Hisaishi.
‘Not a friendly place’: Inside the prison where Thaksin is jailed
By Panu Wongcha-um and Chayut Setboonsarng, Reuters, Published on 11/09/2025
» Three blankets to sleep with, an open bathing area, bland food and the constant risk of violence. These are the conditions inside the maximum security prison in Thailand’s capital where 76-year-old former premier Thaksin Shinawatra is jailed, according to two people with knowledge of the facility.
High water levels affect Chao Phraya Express boat service
Online Reporters, Published on 11/09/2025
» The Chao Phraya Express Boat operator has announced a temporary suspension of stops at the Krung Thon Bridge (Sang Hi) pier starting on Friday due to high water levels in the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok.
Heat risks force marathons and race walks to start earlier
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» TOKYO - The marathons and 35km race walks at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will start half an hour earlier because of health risks posed by unseasonably hot weather, organisers said Thursday.