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Scam centre explosions ‘all for show’
The New York Times, Published on 29/11/2025
» For a compound that hosted one of the largest cyberscam and human-trafficking hubs in Southeast Asia, KK Park operated in plain sight. It was pretty clear that this was no ordinary business — the heavily fortified compound in Myanmar was flanked by armed guards. It was all visible from neighbouring Mae Sot in Thailand.
Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque
AFP, Published on 29/11/2025
» ISTANBUL — Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul's famed Blue Mosque early on Saturday on the third day of his trip to Turkey.
Chiang Mai shivers, Doi Ang Khang records first frost of this season
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 29/11/2025
» CHIANG MAI — This northern province has experienced cold weather throughout the week, with frost observed on Doi Ang Khang in Fang district and high tourist numbers on Doi Inthanon as visitors seek the chilly weather.
Tougher line on border needed
Published on 29/11/2025
» An alarm has sounded for the government to closely monitor the tense situation along the Thai–Cambodian border following reports that Thailand plans to repatriate Cambodian prisoners of war, even though Cambodia has yet to comply with all four agreed conditions — namely, the withdrawal of weapons, landmine clearance, suppression of scam syndicates and the resolution of disputed border areas.
Rate optimism offsets other market concerns
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares ended a tough November on steadier ground on Friday as revived hopes of an imminent US interest rate cut helped ease broader concerns including sky-high valuations in the AI sector. Turnover was light as Wall Street was closed for Thanksgiving.
Restaurant and tourism sector hopes for southern stimulus
Business, Kuakul Mornkum & Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/11/2025
» The restaurant and tourism sectors hope the administration will remain intact to deliver on its memorandum of agreement with the People's Party by launching stimulus campaigns for people suffering in the South before the end of its term.
Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 128, dozens missing
AFP, Published on 29/11/2025
» HONG KONG - A sombre air hung across Hong Kong on Saturday, as residents prepared to honour the at least 128 people killed in a massive apartment complex blaze during condolence events and vigils across the Chinese financial hub.
Carmakers demand stimulus
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/11/2025
» The country's leading carmakers are pressing the government for stronger support measures as the Thailand International Motor Expo kicks off, warning that promises of higher sales alone are inadequate to shield the industry from mounting challenges, including the severe impact of floods in the South.
PM outlines relief and loans for flood victims
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/11/2025
» The government is preparing a series of relief and rehabilitation measures to help flood-affected residents return to normality as quickly as possible, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
Ekniti sounds call to prepare economy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2025
» The finance minister says Thailand faces challenges in three spheres: a new global trade order, technological transformation and severe climate change.