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Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:20:00 +0700Philippine flood-graft losses ‘could reach trillions of pesos’
The Philippines’ probe into the misuse of public funds for flood control projects could uncover trillions of pesos in losses, according to Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, highlighting the extent of corruption that has fanned public outrage ...
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:07:00 +0700New government considers ways to stabilise baht
The new government will work with the Bank of Thailand to manage the baht, now trading at its strongest level in four years, and will monitor capital inflows and gold trading for any irregularities, the incoming finance minister said on Thursday.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:22:00 +0700Central Retail shares slump on planned sale of Italy business
Shares of Central Retail Corporation Plc (CRC) headed for their biggest decline in almost five years on Thursday after the Thai retailer announced a plan to sell its high-end Rinascente department store business in Italy, a move that investors expect...
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:16:00 +0700Thaksin in good spirits in prison with 15,000 baht for expenses
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was in good spirits when his daughters visited him and gave him 15,000 baht for his spending at Bangkok's Klongprem Central Prison on Thursday morning.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:06:00 +0700Manhunt launched for armed gold shop robber
Police have launched a manhunt for a knife-wielding robber who held a customer hostage and made off with gold ornaments worth about 240,000 baht before fleeing on a motorcycle in Ban Mo district of Saraburi province.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:43:00 +0700Thailand warns Cambodia not to use civilians to encroach
The Thai foreign ministry and the army have urged Cambodia to stop using its civilians and risking their safety to encroach on Thai territory following a violent clash in Sa Kaeo province on Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:45:00 +0700Trump’s UK visit gets political after royal welcome
LONDON - After the royal hospitality and pageantry, US President Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit to the UK takes a serious turn on Thursday when he is hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer for wide-ranging talks.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:45:00 +0700‘Raped, jailed, tortured, left to die’: the hell of being gay in Turkmenistan
WARSAW - Two men who escaped one of the world’s most secretive and repressive states have told AFP how they were tortured, beaten and raped in Turkmenistan for the “crime” of being gay.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:45:00 +0700Gory Kirk video spreads on ‘unrestrained’ social sites
WASHINGTON - Traditional news outlets were cautious not to broadcast the moment Charlie Kirk was assassinated, but it mattered little in the age of declining media influence.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:02:00 +0700Flood alert as Chao Phraya barrage discharge rate increases
Residents in low-lying areas downstream from Chai Nat have been warned of possible floods after the Royal Irrigation Department increased the discharge rate of the Chao Phraya barrage on the main river in Thailand’s Central Plains.