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Zelensky calls Russian ceasefire plan an ‘ultimatum’
AFP, Published on 04/06/2025
» KYIV - President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said that Russia was giving Ukraine an ultimatum at peace negotiations but said he was ready to hold direct talks with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump “any day”.
Thailand stresses safeguards in casino pitch
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/06/2025
» Thailand plans to record and monitor financial transactions of visitors to casinos to deter money laundering, officials said on Wednesday, as the government sought to win over opponents of a bill to legalise gambling venues as part of new integrated resorts.
Younger Thais grapple with cost of living
SUCHIT LEESA-NGUANSUK, Published on 04/06/2025
» Generations Y and Z in Thailand are concerned about the cost of living, and they use artificial intelligence (AI) more than the global average, according to a survey by the multinational consultancy Deloitte.
Myanmar ship hits reef in Thai marine park
APINYA WIPATAYOTIN, Published on 04/06/2025
» Thailand is seeking at least 12 million baht in damages after a Myanmar cargo ship ran aground on a coral reef in Mu Koh Surin National Park in Phangnnga, causing extensive harm to the environment.
SOOK Delivery Launches Thailand’s First Vertical Delivery Service
Published on 04/06/2025
» To better meet the needs of urban residents and young office workers, Little John Digital Co., Ltd., a digital platform business operator, is expanding into the delivery platform market with Thailand’s first vertical delivery service. The “SOOK Delivery” application offers a comprehensive delivery service under the concept of “SOOK Serving Happiness,” bringing joy to every moment and enhancing daily quality of life. The service is initially available at One Bangkok, a global lifestyle destination in the heart of Bangkok, catering to urban demands for convenience, speed, completeness, and improved consumer access—all aligned with the “SOOK Serving Happiness” concept.
Sweden tries sole surviving jihadist over Jordan pilot burnt to death
AFP, Published on 04/06/2025
» STOCKHOLM — A jihadist, jailed over the Paris and Brussels attacks in 2015 and 2016, goes on trial in Stockholm on Wednesday for his role in the 2014 capture and subsequent killing of a Jordanian pilot burned alive in Syria.
S&P credit rating cheers Thai government
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 04/06/2025
» The government on Tuesday welcomed the latest assessment by global credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings, stating that the rating reflected confidence in the country's economic management.
'Rain bombs' revive fears of 2011 floods
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 04/06/2025
» Thailand's recent "rain bombs" have triggered concern about a repeat of the massive floods in 2011 that caused widespread losses, paralysed cities and stung the economy.
Abhisit set to weigh in on casino bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/06/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat will share their views on the controversial entertainment complex plan, in which casinos are included, at Thursday's special Senate committee meeting.
Charting Thailand's clean energy path
Oped, Areeporn Asawinpongphan, Chakorn Loetnithat & Annop Jaewisorn, Published on 04/06/2025
» Clean energy is no longer our future -- it's already here. Thailand must act fast or risk falling further behind.