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Monday, Dec 08, 2025
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PTTEP Announces 1.09 Trillion Baht Investment Plan, Aiming for Eight-Percent Petroleum Sales Growth in 2026
Thailand’s state-linked energy firm lays out five-year strategy (2026–2030) focused on boosting production, expanding overseas projects and advancing carbon capture efforts toward Net Zero 2050
When Truth Is Criminalised: Swiss man jailed after stating skeletons are biologically male or female
A ten-day prison sentence for a biological facts fuels global concern over rising speech restrictions in Western “democracies” with psychological agenda
Mark Zuckerberg Pulls Back From Metaverse After $70 Billion Loss as Meta Shifts Priorities to AI
Meta plans as much as 30 % budget cut for Reality Labs after massive spending on virtual-world ambitions fails to deliver
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"Feels Like a Dream": A TikTok Video Earned an Eighty-Eight-Year-Old Cashier a Check for 1.7 Million Dollars
An eighty-eight-year-old Michigan cashier received one point seven million dollars after a short TikTok video about why he still works went viral, prompting a global fundraising campaign launched by a twenty-two-year-old Australian influ...
Nvidia CEO Says U.S. Data-Center Builds Take Years while China ‘Builds a Hospital in a Weekend’
Jensen Huang warns U.S. regulations slow AI infrastructure rollout compared with China’s rapid build pace
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Indian Airports in Turmoil as IndiGo Cancels Over a Thousand Flights, Stranding Thousands
Crew shortages linked to new pilot rest rules trigger mass cancellations by India’s biggest airline, prompting government intervention and regulatory rollback
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Hollywood Industry on Edge as Netflix Secures Near-$60 Bln Loan for Warner Bros Takeover
Unions, filmmakers and cinema owners warn the Netflix–Warner deal could shrink jobs, theatrical releases and creative diversity
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Toyota widens lead as Motor Expo 2025 reaches halfway mark with 28,254 car bookings
Mid-event figures show Toyota in front, strong demand for EVs pushes Chinese brands up the rankings
Japan’s Tourism Sector Reels as China Cancels Hundreds of Thousands of Trips Amid Diplomatic Fallout
Chinese travel warnings and flight-cutting have forced major retreat in Japanese bookings, threatening hotels and airlines ahead of peak season
Hong Kong Moves Forward with Election as City Seeks Accountability After Deadly Tower-Block Fire
Judge-led inquiry launched into Tai Po blaze that killed at least 159 as authorities face calls for safety reform ahead of Sunday’s vote
Chinese Smartphone Makers Exploit Apple AI Delay to Gain Ground in China
Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo and Honor roll out iPhone-migration tools and AI features as Apple’s “Apple Intelligence” remains stalled in China
Thailand Submits Detailed Claim of New Cambodian-Laid Mines as Treaty Meeting Opens in Geneva
Bangkok delivers video, photo and forensic evidence alleging fresh PMN-2 mines inside Thai territory at the Ottawa Convention gathering
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Two and a Half Weeks After the Major Outage: A Cloudflare Malfunction Brings Down Multiple Sites
Cloudflare faces another disruption affecting many websites shortly after its previous large-scale failure.
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President Prabowo Sends Off Indonesia’s 1,021-Athlete Contingent Ahead of SEA Games in Thailand
Jakarta ceremony marks official dispatch of Indonesia’s team to the SEA Games opening December 9 in Bangkok
Amid Turmoil, Mexico’s Fátima Bosch Crowned Miss Universe 2025 in Bangkok
Bosch wins the global pageant despite a walkout, judge resignations and accusations of rigging at the Thailand-hosted contest
13-Year-Old Boy Denied Boarding by Airline, Family’s £3,000 Thailand Holiday Disrupted
Qatar Airways bars British schoolboy over faint passport sticker mark — family forced to rebook on different carrier to salvage trip
India, Thailand, Malaysia and Others Drive Global Surge in Medical Tourism
Seven countries band together as medical tourism booms — offering affordable, quality care to worldwide patients
Thai Family Prepares to Bring Home Remains of Hostage Killed in Gaza
Remains of Sudthisak Rinthalak identified and slated for repatriation — only one hostage’s body remains in Gaza
New Google Thailand Chief Predicts Strong Growth for Kingdom’s Digital Economy
Google’s Thailand country lead says digital commerce and cloud adoption to drive Bangkok’s tech-led rebound
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Mexican authorities freeze bank accounts of Miss Universe co-owner in organised-crime probe
Financial intelligence unit blocks Raúl Rocha Cantú’s accounts as investigators pursue allegations of trafficking and money laundering
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Thai military warns of stricter escalation after mortar from Myanmar injures two in Tak border district
After stray shells strike Mae Sot, Bangkok orders revised rules of engagement and fires warning smoke rounds back into conflict zone
Thailand–China cinema ties deepen as Thai films feature prominently at Hainan Film Festival 2025
7th Hainan Island International Film Festival spotlights Thai productions and boosts Bangkok–Beijing cultural collaboration
Thailand’s first Climate Change Act set to reshape emissions, business and adaptation policy
Landmark draft law introduces carbon pricing, national fund, mandatory reporting and emissions trading to drive decarbonisation and resilience
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Thailand’s FoodTech Sector Booms as Startups Push Superfoods, Plant-Based Milks and Future Foods
Accelerated by government backing and consumer demand, Thai food-tech firms expand fast into plant-based and healthy-food markets
Thai business leaders warn of economic shock if growth slips below two percent in 2026
Major corporate coalition cautions that weak demand, floods and global headwinds could derail Thailand’s fragile growth trajectory
Thailand moves to unlock Andaman Sea oil and gas blocks as Gulf deposits wane
Government to launch 26th bidding round offshore as part of a strategic energy reset
Thai military accuses Cambodian de-mining authority of distorting mine evidence, warns of regional fallout
Army spokesman rejects Cambodian Mine Action Centre claims as “false”; urges transparency and cautions against border escalation
Thailand Raises Airport Departure Fees, Passengers to Pay More from October 2025
Six regional airports increase “airport tax” amid broader PSC hikes under review for all hubs
Thailand urges first-ever fact-finding mission against Cambodia under landmine ban
Bangkok calls on States Parties to dispatch independent investigators after alleged new mine-laying along disputed border
Thai Police Arrest Hundreds in Latest Crackdown on Online ‘Romance’ and Get-Rich-Quick Scams
New operation nets more than 300 suspects as authorities intensify fight against cyber fraud and mule-account networks
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Thailand Freezes Ceasefire with Cambodia After Border Blast Rekindles Tensions
Bangkok suspends implementation of truce following landmine explosion that injured Thai soldiers near disputed frontier
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Miss Universe Thailand President Files Defamation Suit, Denies Calling Miss Mexico a “Dumbhead”
Nawat Itsaragrisil initiates legal action after Miss Universe winner Fátima Bosch claims he insulted her during a live event
Thailand Launches New Andaman Sea Gas Bidding to Ease Looming Energy Crunch
Government moves ahead with deep-water auctions as domestic gas supplies fall and demand rises
Remains of Thai Hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak Returned by Hamas — Only One Captive Left in Gaza
Body of Thai man abducted during 2023 Hamas attack handed over; Israel says final hostage remains in Gaza
Eni’s LNG Expansion Sparks Interest as Thailand’s Gulf Development Accelerates Import Strategy
While no confirmed contract links the two companies, Thailand’s liberalised gas market and Eni’s global LNG push set the stage for future cooperation
South Korea Breaks Up Cross-Border Scam Networks Operating from Cambodia and Thailand
Police arrest 28 suspects linked to online fraud rings targeting South Korean victims amid widening regional crackdown
Thailand’s PTTEP Launches US$21.2 Billion Five-Year Plan to Strengthen Gas Supply and Energy Security
National oil and gas firm pledges substantial investment in domestic gas fields and energy-transition projects between 2025–2029
SEA Games 2025: Thailand Names Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Janjaem Suwannapheng as Flagbearers
Badminton world-champion Kunlavut and Olympic-medalist boxer Janjaem will lead host-nation delegation into opening ceremony
Thailand to Acquire Israel’s BARAK MX Air-Defence System in Landmark 107 Million-Dollar Deal
Royal Thai Air Force selects IAI’s modular missile shield to bolster base and national air-defence capabilities
Thailand Signals Early 2026 Election Amid Mounting Economic Strain
Bangkok accelerates plans for March polls as weak growth, public frustration, and disaster pressures reshape the political landscape
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Thai Food Village Debuts at Saudi Feast Food Festival 2025 Under Thai Commerce Minister Suphajee’s Lead
Thailand highlighted as Guest of Honour at Riyadh culinary expo — Thai Food Village showcases cuisine and strengthens Middle East food export push
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Thailand Lifts 53-Year Afternoon Alcohol Ban Ahead of Year-End Holiday Season
New six-month pilot permits continuous alcohol sales from late morning to midnight to support tourism and hospitality businesses
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China: This is how the new campus of Jiaotong University looks in the Chinese city of Xi'an
Airline Pilots Reluctant to Report Mental Health Issues Due to Career Concerns
Many pilots fear job jeopardy and prolonged medical evaluations when disclosing mental health struggles.
Thai Envoy in Seoul Urges Deeper Thailand–Korea Partnership at National Day Reception
Ambassador Tanee Sangrat highlights long-standing ties and new opportunities in trade, culture and security
AirAsia Thailand Launches Five New International Routes in December 2025
Bangkok-based carrier expands destinations to Japan, Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia amid surge in regional connectivity
Thailand’s Air Force Selects Israel’s BARAK MX Air-Defence System in New $107 Million Deal
Bangkok moves to shore up base protection after border tensions, buying cutting-edge missile defences from Israel Aerospace Industries
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Mark Zuckerberg Pulls Back From Metaverse After $70 Billion Loss as Meta Shifts Priorities to AI
Nvidia CEO Says U.S. Data-Center Builds Take Years while China ‘Builds a Hospital in a Weekend’
Indian Airports in Turmoil as IndiGo Cancels Over a Thousand Flights, Stranding Thousands
Hollywood Industry on Edge as Netflix Secures Near-$60 Bln Loan for Warner Bros Takeover
Thailand Submits Detailed Claim of New Cambodian-Laid Mines as Treaty Meeting Opens in Geneva
Two and a Half Weeks After the Major Outage: A Cloudflare Malfunction Brings Down Multiple Sites
New Google Thailand Chief Predicts Strong Growth for Kingdom’s Digital Economy
Mexican authorities freeze bank accounts of Miss Universe co-owner in organised-crime probe
Thai Police Arrest Hundreds in Latest Crackdown on Online ‘Romance’ and Get-Rich-Quick Scams
Thailand Freezes Ceasefire with Cambodia After Border Blast Rekindles Tensions
Thailand Signals Early 2026 Election Amid Mounting Economic Strain
Thai Food Village Debuts at Saudi Feast Food Festival 2025 Under Thai Commerce Minister Suphajee’s Lead
Thailand Lifts 53-Year Afternoon Alcohol Ban Ahead of Year-End Holiday Season
Thailand Confirms $107 Million Purchase of Israeli Barak MX Air-Defence System
Thai Finance Minister Ekniti Unveils Four-Pronged Strategy to Reset Economy
WBC Ratings Committee Begins Work at 63rd Convention in Bangkok
Southern Thailand Flood Crisis: Over Two Million People Affected as Waters Begin to Recede
Google warns of AI “irrationality” just as Gemini 3 launch rattles markets
Top Consultancies Freeze Starting Salaries as AI Threatens ‘Pyramid’ Model
Southeast Asia Floods Push Death Toll Above Nine Hundred as Storm Cluster Devastates Region
EU Firms Struggle with 3,000-Hour Paperwork Load — While Automakers Fear De Facto 2030 Petrol Car Ban
Thailand and China Mark 50 Years of Diplomacy with Renewed Focus on Knowledge Exchange and Strategic Partnership
Southern Thailand Floods Claim at Least 145 Lives as Water Recedes in Hat Yai
Thailand’s Flood Death Toll Climbs to 145 as Receding Waters Expose Massive Nationwide Damage
250 Still Missing in the Massive Fire, 94 Killed. One Day After the Disaster: Survivor Rescued on the 16th Floor
At least 33 dead in southern Thailand as Hat Yai hospital flooded and military mounts large-scale rescue operation
Thai Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Miss Universe Co-Owner After She Fails to Appear at Fraud Verdict Hearing
Thailand Orders Sam Altman’s World Project to Delete 1.2 Million Iris Scans and Halt Operations
Bangkok Gears Up for Formula 1: Thai Government Releases Plan for 5.7 km Street Circuit by 2028
Thailand and Cambodia Complete Major Phase of Joint Border Survey Between Pillars 52–59, Paving Way for Fence Construction
Miss Universe Owners in Mexico and Thailand Face Fraud and Trafficking Allegations Amid 2025 Pageant Fallout
Thai Pork Industry Warns of Collapse If US Meat Imports Are Granted Under New Trade Deal
Lamine Yamal? The ‘Heir to Messi’ Lost to Barcelona — and the Kingdom Is in a Frenzy
The Ukrainian Sumo Wrestler Who Escaped the War — and Is Captivating Japan
The Three Letters Lifting Google and Challenging Nvidia’s Dominance in the AI-Chip Market
Warner Music Group Drops Suit Against Suno, Launches Licensed AI-Music Deal
Bangkok Unveils Vijit Chao Phraya 2025, a Radiant Tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother
Malaysia’s Anwar Reaffirms Neutral Mediator Role as Thai-Cambodia Border Row Intensifies
Thailand Tweaks EV Policy to Boost Exports, Prevent Domestic Oversupply
HP to Cut up to 6,000 Jobs Globally as It Ramps Up AI Integration
Thailand Launches ‘Fast Pass’ Scheme to Unlock $9.2 Billion in Stalled Projects
Thailand Orders Halt to Iris-Scan Crypto Scheme and Deletes 1.2 Million Biometric Records Over PDPA Breaches
Thai King’s Visit to China Marks Historic Elevation of Sino-Thai Partnership
POP MART Unveils Thailand’s Largest Festive Pop-Up With Grand ‘POP LAND’ Experience in Bangkok
Thailand’s Bitkub Eyeing Hong Kong Listing Amid 2025 IPO Plans
Google Struggles to Meet AI Demand as Infrastructure, Energy and Supply-Chain Gaps Deepen
Families Accuse OpenAI of Enabling ‘AI-Driven Delusions’ After Multiple Suicides
Bank of Thailand Calls for Weaker Baht as Economic Growth Stalls
Southeast Asia Scholars Call on Thailand and Cambodia to Honour Peace Accord and Protect Border Communities
Thailand Accelerates Free Trade Talks with EFTA, EU and South Korea to Diversify Export Markets
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