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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...
Q3 GDP Growth Surpasses Forecasts, Rises 3.0% Year-Over-Year
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...
Enhancing Research Standards in Ministry: A Focus on Improvement
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...
Toyota to Begin Testing Hydrogen-Electric Van
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...
The Beatles’ John Lennon Stolen Watch Finally Recovered in Dramatic Conclusion
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...
Enhanced Sweetness: Scientists Successfully Modify Tomatoes for Sweeter Flavor
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...
Three Arrested for Child Trafficking: What You Need to Know
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,...
Lisa Wins Two Awards at MTV Europe Music Awards, Taylor Swift Emerges as Top...
Lisa, a member of the popular girl group Blackpink, recently made headlines by winning two awards at the MTV Europe Music Awards. The Thai singer, whose real name is Lalisa Manoban, was honored with...
Bitcoin Price Hits Record $80,000 Amid Optimism Over Trump
Bitcoin reached a new milestone by nearing $80,000 for the first time, driven by President-elect Donald Trump's positive attitude towards digital assets and the potential for a Congress with pro-crypto legislators. The cryptocurrency surged...
Government Officials Push Forward F1 Race Negotiations
The Thai government is making big plans to bring a Formula 1 (F1) racing event to Thailand in order to give a boost to the economy. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra mentioned in a recent...
Man in US Faces Charges for Staging Car Crash in TikTok Video
A Brooklyn man named Maikel Martinez, 28, has been charged with insurance fraud, staging a motor vehicle accident, reckless endangerment, and other crimes after a TikTok video captured a crash on a busy Queens...
Cracking Down on Mule Accounts: How Agencies are Fighting Financial Fraud
The Department of Business Development (DBD) at the Ministry of Commerce has joined forces with the police Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) to combat the rise of corporate mule accounts and nominee operations. This collaboration...
The Hidden Dangers of Secondhand Smoke: Unveiling the Statistics
Thailand is facing a significant issue when it comes to the dangers of secondhand smoke, particularly for women and children. According to Dr. Roengrudee Patanavanish from Mahidol University's Faculty of Medicine, the country ranks...
Proposed Interest Suspension for Designated Debtors: A Detailed Analysis
Banks in Thailand have agreed to suspend interest payments on mortgages, auto loans, and small business loans for selected borrowers in order to ease their debt burden during the economic recovery. This initiative is...
Budget Action Urged by Prime Minister
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has called for urgent action on the investment budget for the fiscal year 2025 to boost the economy. During a meeting at the Finance Ministry, she highlighted the need to...
Quincy Jones, Music Legend Who Collaborated with Sinatra and Jackson, Passes Away at 91
Quincy Jones, known as "Q," was an influential figure in American music who passed away at the age of 91. Throughout his more than 65-year career, Jones wore many hats, including trumpeter, bandleader, arranger,...