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Bangkok and London Strengthen Ties for Urban Growth
Published on 27/03/2025
» In a bid to deepen international cooperation and learn from global best practices, the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) has embarked on a diplomatic visit to London, reaffirming ties with the London Assembly and exploring future collaboration. Surachit “Dr. John” Phongsinghvithya, President of the BMC, led the delegation to London City Hall for an official meeting with Andrew Boff, Chairman of the London Assembly, and its members—responding to a formal invitation and marking a significant step forward in city-to-city engagement.
Iran oil-filled tankers build up off Malaysia as sanctions mount
Published on 27/03/2025
» Close to a dozen US-sanctioned tankers are idling off Malaysia with Iranian crude, with some having been stationed in the oil-transfer hub for more than a month — a possible sign of slowing logistics for the sensitive trade to China.
Singha Estate Crafts Trust Through Design and Detail
Published on 27/03/2025
» Singha Estate Public Company Limited (‘S’) is redefining the standard of luxury living through its ‘Craft to Trust’ concept—a holistic approach rooted in precision, timeless design, and unwavering attention to detail. From construction to after-sales service, the concept reflects the brand’s deeper belief: that trust is built through quality.
Thai auto sector frets over US tariffs
Lamonphet Apisitniran and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/03/2025
» The US’s announcement of a 25% tariff on automobiles has triggered fresh concerns over the sluggish Thai automotive industry as analysts worry about the short-term impact and long-term export uncertainties.
Hundreds of fungi species threatened with extinction: IUCN
AFP, Published on 27/03/2025
» PARIS - Deforestation, farming and climate-fuelled fires are driving increasing threats to fungi, the lifeblood of most plants on Earth, the International Union for Conservation of Nature warned Thursday.
Digital ad spending in Thailand to rise 10%
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/03/2025
» Thai online ad spending this year is forecast to grow 10% to 35 billion baht, based on a gradual rebound of the local economy and intense competition in the digital sector, according to the Digital Advertising Association (Thailand) or DAAT.
S.Sudan opposition says vice president's arrest ends peace deal
AFP, Published on 27/03/2025
» JUBA - South Sudan's opposition said on Thursday the arrest overnight of First Vice President Riek Machar, long-time rival to President Salva Kiir, had invalidated their 2018 peace deal and risked plunging the country back into war.
Myanmar rebel group allows export of rare earth inventories to China: sources
Reuters, Published on 27/03/2025
» BEIJING - A Myanmar rebel group that controls one of the world's largest rare earth zones has told miners there it will allow shipments of existing rare earth inventories to China from Thursday, according to two sources and a statement reviewed by Reuters.
Hong Kong Sevens settles into new home
AFP, Published on 27/03/2025
» HONG KONG — The famously raucous Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament opens on Friday in a big test for the shiny new stadium at the heart of a major US$3.85-billion sports park in the southern Chinese city.
Trump official visits El Salvador mega-jail housing deportees
AFP, Published on 27/03/2025
» SAN SALVADOR - US President Donald Trump’s homeland security chief on Wednesday visited the mega-prison in El Salvador where hundreds of Venezuelan migrants have been deported under contested legal grounds.