Putin Ready for Truce Talks with Trump on Ukraine
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...
Reduced FIDF Fee: Thai Banks’ Payment Update
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....
Boost in Italy-Thailand Flights Amid Tourism Surge
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...
Putin Warns of Nuclear Threat Amid Ukrainian Conflict
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...
Maori Rights Rally Draws Thousands in New Zealand
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 Jails 45 Democracy Activists in Landmark National Security Trial
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...
Planning a Crackdown on Low-Cost Imported Goods: What You Need to Know
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...
The Cost of Russia’s Invasion: Ukraine’s 1000th Day War
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 price recovery after post-election dip: What caused the rebound?
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...