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In August 2024, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Cambodia to kick off the construction of the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal. This ambitious project aims to link the Mekong River to the Gulf...

Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to discuss a ceasefire agreement with US President-elect Donald Trump regarding the conflict in Ukraine. However, Putin is firm on not making significant territorial concessions and insists that...

Thai banks have agreed to pay a reduced annual contribution of 0.23% of deposits to the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) for the next three years, according to Deputy Minister of Finance Paopoom Rojanasakul....

ITA Airways recently announced the launch of its new flight route from Rome to Bangkok, which will run five days a week during the winter season. The airline is using A330neo aircraft for this...

Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have escalated as Ukraine launched US long-range missiles into Russian territory for the first time. Russian President Vladimir Putin responded by lowering the threshold for a nuclear strike in...

Tens of thousands of New Zealanders gathered in front of parliament in Wellington to protest a bill that many believe will diminish the rights of the Maori people. The massive crowd, estimated at 42,000...

Hong Kong's High Court recently handed down jail sentences to 45 pro-democracy activists, with terms ranging from just over four years to 10 years. This landmark national security trial, which began in 2021, saw...

The Thai Pesticides Alert Network and the Foundation for Consumers recently reported that green Shine Muscat grapes imported from China were discovered to be contaminated with harmful chemicals. This revelation sparked concerns regarding the...

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has reached a grim milestone as the conflict enters its 1,000th day. The impact of this full-scale invasion has been devastating, with significant human and material losses incurred. The UN...

Bitcoin's price has rebounded after experiencing a dip following the US election. The digital asset fell nearly 3% over the weekend but has since climbed back up to $92,000. Analysts attribute this volatility to...

The Thai economy has shown strong growth in the third quarter, surpassing expectations and indicating positive momentum for the country. Official data revealed that the economy expanded by 3.0% compared to the same period...

The upcoming Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chairman election in Udon Thani is set to be a crucial test for the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the opposition People's Party (PP) as they gear up...

Russia carried out a significant missile and drone attack on various targets across Ukraine, including energy infrastructure, as the conflict between the two countries approaches the 1,000-day mark. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that...

A 47-year-old woman named Kritanong Suwannawong was arrested in Thailand's Pathum Thani province for alleged extortion and bribe solicitation in The iCon Group direct sales saga. Police had interrogated her for over five hours,...

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI) is aiming for the country to become one of the top 10 in the world for scientific research and analysis by 2029. This ambitious...

Authorities in the Philippines are urging residents in low-lying areas and coastal towns to evacuate as super typhoon Man-Yi approaches Luzon island. The storm has intensified with strong winds and heavy rainfall, posing a...

Toyota Motor Corporation has recently announced its plans to conduct public road tests of a commercial van in Australia starting next spring. This new van will be powered by a combination of a hydrogen...

In a secluded village in Indonesia, a teacher named Abidin is using the Korean alphabet, known as Hangul, to transcribe and preserve the endangered Cia-Cia dialect. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that this...

Xi Jinping, the president of China, is taking a stand against the rise of protectionism in the global economy, warning world leaders about the challenges that come with dividing an interdependent world. He emphasized...

Yoko Ono, the wife of the late John Lennon, has finally won the legal battle over a rare watch that was given to Lennon as a gift. The Patek Philippe watch, valued at 4...

Nine students and two teachers were injured in a school van accident in Surat Thani. The incident occurred when the van overturned in Kanchanadit district while returning from a camping activity. The van had...

Elon Musk has recently taken legal action against OpenAI, a company he co-founded, by amending a lawsuit to include new antitrust claims against the organization. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Northern California,...

Chinese scientists have successfully enhanced the sweetness of tomatoes by removing two genes that regulate sugar content, resulting in a 30% increase in glucose and fructose levels. This modification was achieved without compromising the...

The baht has reached a three-month low against the dollar, but Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul believes this is beneficial for exports. He mentioned that the baht's depreciation is advantageous for trade and is...

Three individuals, including two Thai nationals and one Myanmar citizen, were apprehended in Chon Buri for allegedly trafficking a 10-year-old girl from Myanmar and subjecting her to forced labor. The suspects, identified as Porntip,...

A tragic incident unfolded in Pattaya City when a foreign woman was involved in a fatal car crash with a motorcycle, resulting in the death of one person and serious injuries to another. The...

Indonesia has set a goal to develop 75 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy with the help of international investors in the next 15 years. This commitment was made by President Prabowo Subianto's climate envoy,...

Thailand and Italy have taken a step towards enhancing their agricultural cooperation by working on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will encompass production, trade, and investment. This initiative was discussed in a meeting...

A nighttime biking trend among university students in China has caused quite a stir among officials and the public. Thousands of students recently participated in a 50-kilometre cycling trip from Zhengzhou to Kaifeng, overwhelming...

Thailand is making a significant change by appointing former finance minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong as the new Bank of Thailand chairman. This decision reflects the government's intention to have more control over the central bank,...