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Funny old world: the week's offbeat news
AFP, Published on 22/08/2025
» PARIS - From a bear cooling down in an ice cream parlour to Japanese staff who took quality control too far. Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world.
US Fed chief leaves door open for rate cut
Reuters, Published on 22/08/2025
» JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming - US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell on Friday pointed to a possible interest rate cut at the central bank’s September meeting but declined to make a firm commitment.
NATO chief calls for ‘robust security guarantees’ for Ukraine
AFP, Published on 22/08/2025
» KYIV - The head of NATO on Friday called for “robust” security guarantees for Ukraine to ensure Russia upholds any potential peace deal and “never again” attempts to invade Ukraine.
Thai unicorn head honchos cut to the chase
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/08/2025
» Thailand’s three unicorns — Bitkub Capital Group Holdings, Flash Express and Line Man Wongnai — are entering a transformative phase as they gear up for initial public offerings (IPO) and aim to become part of the country’s critical infrastructure.
Thai Retirement Lottery sales slated for Q4
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/08/2025
» The Retirement Lottery project is likely to begin sales in the fourth quarter of this year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
vivo X Fold5 launches in Thailand, marking a new chapter in foldable smartphone innovation
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 22/08/2025
» vivo has officially launched its 2025 foldable smartphone in Southeast Asia, the vivo X Fold5, positioning it as a strategic milestone in the brand’s journey toward premium elevation in Thailand. The X Fold5 reflects vivo’s deep understanding of what today’s consumers truly need — power, style, and practicality in one device.
Thai woman confesses to fatal stabbing of food vendor after row about booze, men
Online Reporters, Published on 22/08/2025
» KAMPHAENG PHET - A 32-year-old woman has confessed to fatally stabbing a food vendor after a heated argument over her drinking and interactions with men.
AoT approves B5.7bn plan for new terminal at Chiang Rai airport
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/08/2025
» Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) has approved a 5.7-billion-baht plan to construct a new passenger terminal at Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport in Chiang Rai province, in preparation to welcome up to 7 million passengers per year.
Malaysians in Kelantan advised to postpone travel to Thailand after Tak Bai bomb
Online Reporters, Published on 22/08/2025
» A lawmaker in Kelantan state has urged Malaysians to put on hold plans to cross the border to Thailand, including during the forthcoming holiday, after a car bomb in Tak Bai district in Narathiwat province that injured three defence volunteers.
Your horoscope for Aug 22-28
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 22/08/2025
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.