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Govt moves to return 20bn baht in seized scam assets; victims must file claims within 90 days
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (314+ words) The government is preparing to return and compensate victims using more than 20 billion baht in assets seized and frozen from transnational scam networks, with victims required to submit claims within 90 days, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek. Rachada said…...
Foreign minister seeks Oman oil, fertiliser support and safe Hormuz passage
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (561+ words) Thailand has turned to Oman for help on two urgent fronts as the Middle East crisis continues to weigh on global trade and energy flows, with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow seeking both safer passage for Thai…...
Trump hints Iran war is close to ending, but Hormuz disruption persists
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (550+ words) US President Donald Trump has signalled that the war against Iran, waged alongside Israel, could be nearing an end, as diplomatic efforts intensify and Pakistan moves again to narrow the gap between the two sides. Yet despite the more hopeful…...
Middle East tensions seen driving Arab wealth, talent into Thailand
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (699+ words) Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are beginning to reshape global capital flows, with Thailand emerging as a potential "safe haven" for both investment and high-skilled talent, particularly from wealthy Arab economies. Analysts and financial leaders in Thailand say…...
Bangkok extends Songkran water gun recycling as crowds top 3 million
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (480+ words) Bangkok is keeping its Songkran plastic water gun recycling campaign running until April 19, even as the capital wraps up one of its busiest festival periods in recent years, with more than 3. 14 million people joining celebrations across the city from April…...
Xi sets out four principles for Middle East peace
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (198+ words) Xi said the Gulf states are close neighbours that cannot move away from one another, making stable relations essential to the region's future. He said efforts should focus on helping Gulf countries improve ties, building a common, comprehensive, cooperative and…...
FDA warns partygoers over suspected drink-spiking drugs after nightclub case
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (143+ words) Thailand's Food and Drug Administration has warned the public to be extra cautious after social media reports of a person being exposed to a suspected substance, believed to be GHB, at an entertainment venue and later suffering seizures and requiring…...
Storms lash 7 provinces in Northeast and East as Bangkok bakes
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (277+ words) Summer storms are set to batter seven provinces in Thailand's lower Northeast and East on Wednesday, April 16, bringing thunderstorms, strong winds and the risk of lightning, while Bangkok and surrounding areas remain under very hot conditions, according to the Thai…...
Tokyo Disney Sea marks 25 years as visitors return post-Covid
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (369+ words) In January, the cumulative combined number of visitors to the amusement park and adjacent Tokyo Disneyland topped 900 million. After running into difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic earlier in 2020, Tokyo Disney Sea is expected to face challenges such as improving…...
Japan, Poland elevate ties, vow deeper security cooperation
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (270+ words) At their meeting held at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, the two leaders also discussed the situations in Asia and the Middle East, confirming close cooperation to realise a free and open Indo-Pacific. "The security of the Euro-Atlantic and…...