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Brazil mine disaster trial ends with claimants hopeful of justice
AFP, Published on 13/03/2025
» LONDON - A trial as to whether Australian mining giant BHP is liable for one of Brazil's worst environmental disasters concludes in London on Thursday, with hundreds of thousands of victims demanding billions in compensation.
Casino cities in Thailand named
Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2025
» The special committee overseeing the entertainment complex project has announced that Bangkok, Chon Buri, Chiang Mai and Phuket will be the first four locations, amid public criticism.
Taiwan president warns of China's 'infiltration' effort, vows counter measures
Reuters, Published on 13/03/2025
» TAIPEI - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday China has deepened its influence campaigns and infiltration against the democratic island, pledging measures to tackle Beijing's efforts to "absorb" Taiwan.
All-women marching band livens up Taiwanese funerals
AFP, Published on 13/03/2025
» CHANGHUA — At a funeral in rural Taiwan, musicians wearing pleated mini-skirts and go-go boots march around a coffin to the beat of the 1980s hit "I Hate Myself for Loving You".
Woman stabbed over 30 times while live streaming in Tokyo
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/03/2025
» TOKYO — The young woman who was killed while live streaming on a street in downtown Tokyo was stabbed more than 30 times, police said on Wednesday, suggesting the alleged assailant held a strong grudge against her.
DeepSeek dims shine of AI stars
AFP, Published on 13/03/2025
» LAS VEGAS - China-based DeepSeek shook up the world of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) early this year with a low-cost but high-performance model that challenges the hegemony of OpenAI and other big-spending behemoths.
DSI probe into Senate election 'to conclude in Q2'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation's (DSI) money-laundering probe into alleged collusion in last year's Senate election will likely wrap up in three months, Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong said on Wednesday.
No govt funds for Football Association of Thailand debt repayments
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2025
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports cannot provide the cash-strapped Football Association of Thailand (FAT) with any financial assistance for the purpose of repaying its debts, even though the ministry sympathises with the association, Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said on Wednesday.
PTT set to rev up hydrogen investments
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/03/2025
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is planning to strengthen investments in large-scale hydrogen energy development to serve industries, notably power generation, which increasingly require cleaner fuels.
'Arrests coming' in hospital case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has confirmed arrest warrants will be issued this month for those involved in corruption related to the procurement and distribution of medicine at the Veterans General Hospital.