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Former FBI chief pleads not guilty in case pushed by Trump
AFP, Published on 08/10/2025
» ALEXANDRIA, Virginia - Former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to felony charges in a case widely seen as an escalation of President Donald Trump's campaign of retribution against political opponents.
Government targets B720bn of clean energy investments
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/10/2025
» The Energy Ministry aims to generate 720 billion baht in investment for energy development projects, notably solar power and carbon capture storage, putting Thailand on a fast track towards its net-zero goal, achieving it 15 years sooner than the target date.
Water and Climate: Thailand’s Urgent Call to Act
Published on 08/10/2025
» “Thailand has comparative advantages where it makes sense to move now. Those comparative advantages also exist in the water sector. That’s why we’re combining this with the Water 2030 platform and agenda. This report will show how climate and water futures are critical to the overall sustainable development trajectory,” said Melinda Good, World Bank Country Director for Thailand and Myanmar, during the “Climate and Water Futures” forum at Sustainability Expo 2025 (SX2025) in Bangkok.
China says Taiwan president is 'prostituting' himself, after interview lauding Trump
Reuters, Published on 08/10/2025
» BEIJING — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is "prostituting" himself to foreigners to try and win their favour but his schemes are doomed to fail, China's government said on Wednesday after he gave an interview lauding US President Donald Trump.
Bank of Thailand leaves interest rate unchanged
Online Reporters and News Agencies, Published on 08/10/2025
» The Bank of Thailand left its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, counter to market expectations for a cut, as the economy struggles with a strengthening baht, negative inflation and the impact of US tariffs.
Nakhon Phanom dazzles with world-class illuminated boat festival
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 08/10/2025
» Nakhon Phanom has lit up the Mekong River with a spectacular debut of the Illuminated Boat Festival drawing over 100,000 visitors and marking a new chapter in the province’s cultural and economic development.
ONE Championship: Hiromi Wajima signs exclusive multi-fight deal as Japanese kickboxing influx continues
Nick Atkin, Published on 08/10/2025
» Former K-1 super welterweight champion joins Takeru, Noiri and Yoza as ONE Championship expands its Japan roster ahead of ONE 173 in Tokyo
ONE Championship: Vero Nika vows to carry Myanmar’s torch after Aung La N Sang’s farewell
Nick Atkin, Published on 08/10/2025
» Vero Nika says she wants to continue the legacy of her hero Aung La N Sang in ONE Championship – and become the new face of Myanmar martial arts on the world stage.
Thailand wins gold as 16 records fall at IWF
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 08/10/2025
» Thailand’s Weeraphon Wichuma stunned the weightlifting world by claiming gold in the men’s 71kg category at the IWF World Championships in Forde, Norway, on a day that saw an extraordinary 16 world records shattered.
Gold tops $4,000 for first time, fuelled by US shutdown
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/10/2025
» LONDON - Spot gold has smashed through $4,000 an ounce for the first time, as concerns over the US economy and a government shutdown added fresh momentum to a scorching rally.