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Donald Trump and the Persian threshold of pain

It would be so easy for Donald Trump to escape from the trap he has built for himself in the Persian Gulf. Just declare a victory and leave.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Fitch highlights asset risks for Thai banking segment

Fitch Ratings expects Thai banks' asset quality to deteriorate further this year, while the negative outlook for the country's sovereign rating could weigh on the credit profiles of some banks.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Top trends for data and analytics

More than one in 10 enterprises will be AI-first by 2030, outperforming competitors in the adoption of AI agents, semantics and converged data and analytics (D&A) platforms, according to the business and technology insights company Gartner Inc. These three areas are the driving forces behind the top trends for D&A.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

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Digital trend drives Thailand's entertainment growth

Thailand's entertainment and media sector is projected to generate roughly 550 billion baht in revenue this year, representing growth of 1.8%, driven by digital media segments such as internet advertising, video games and over-the-top (OTT) video services.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Listed firms nudged to adapt supply chains

Listed Thai companies are urged to ramp up efforts to reinvent their supply chains as sustainability becomes essential to winning global capital.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Asia's energy test may hinge on regional cooperation

The past four months have demonstrated just how volatile oil markets can be. In March, Brent crude climbed above US$100 (3,363 baht) a barrel for the first time in four years, reaching $119 on March 9 -- its highest level since the 2022 energy crisis -- as Iran's closure of…

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Finance minister vows to raise Thai competitiveness

The government wants Thailand to break into the top 20 in a global competitiveness ranking over the next four years, rising from 26th.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

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Evolution of female friendship

What happens when the people who know different versions of you come together and discover that you are no longer the person they remember?

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

PM named in new petition for Senate poll probe

The opposition has been urged to investigate nine senior Bhumjaithai Party figures including Prime Minister Anutin Charnviurakul for alleged involvement in manipulating the 2024 Senate election.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US

TEHRAN - Iran stepped up its attacks in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with sirens sounding in Bahrain and Jordan announcing it had intercepted two waves of missiles and drones.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

New UK PM announces energy tax cut on first day

LONDON - Andy Burnham gathered his new cabinet on Tuesday as he got down to work on his first full day as Britain’s prime minister, announcing an energy tax cut aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Malaysia revokes licence of tech-based ‘startup society’

KUALA LUMPUR - ⁠The business ⁠licence of Network School, a digital nomad community founded in Malaysia by US investor Balaji Srinivasan, has been revoked after an investigation into ‌alleged immigration law violations, the chief minister of Johor state said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Universal design must go mainstream, say expo organisers

It is time for universal design (UD) to move beyond merely meeting legal requirements and to become part of everyday life, say organisers of the upcoming UD Expo in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Ex-inmates call for better healthcare and job training in prisons

The House subcommittee on prison reform invited four former inmates to share their experiences and propose improvements in welfare, healthcare and rehabilitation.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

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Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Old places new menus

Bored of eating the same thing twice? Fear no more, here's a list of restaurants and bars that have shuffled things up to make sure you're never bored or short of choices while dining out.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Lebanese president to meet Trump amid pressure to disarm Hezbollah

WASHINGTON - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun was preparing to meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, as Beirut’s military moved into an area of the south under a deal with Israel to disarm Hezbollah.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Ukraine commander-in-chief’s job on the line

KYIV - Ukraine’s Soviet-trained top commander Oleksandr Syrsky — who could be sacked this week — led some of Kyiv’s most decisive military campaigns, but clashed with reformers as drones and technology changed the face of war.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

A debt can be settled, but not erased

The Debt Collector , an intense Thai action thriller that pulls audiences deep into a grey world — rawer, wilder and more explosive than ever — alongside one burning question: can a person ever truly repay the debts of their past?

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Bangkok Post · Jul 21

US K9 sniffs out dead monitor lizard in luggage from Thailand

A US Customs and Border Protection sniffer dog has again made headlines after uncovering prohibited items, including a dead monitor lizard, in luggage arriving from Thailand at Los Angeles International Airport.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

1.6 tonnes of cannabis bound for Netherlands seized

Thai customs officials have seized 1.6 tonnes of dried cannabis buds concealed among blankets and duvet covers in two export containers destined for the Netherlands at Laem Chabang Port in Chon Buri province.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Indonesia parliament passes bill to set up international financial centres

JAKARTA - Indonesia's parliament passed a law on Tuesday to enable the foundation of international financial centres designed to boost foreign investment in banking and wealth management, and bolster economic growth.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

What do Le Labo’s numbers stand for?

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a bottle of Le Labo and wondering what the number after the name actually means, you’re not alone.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

'Why is it so difficult to prove we really are poor?'

NAKHON SAWAN/NAKHON RATCHASIMA - It is fifth time lucky for Somnuek, who finally received a state welfare card after four rejected applications.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Myanmar issue to dominate Asean meeting in Manila

Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations met in the Philippines on Tuesday, with the issue of normalizing relations with its conflict-stricken member Myanmar expected to dominate the discussions.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Why our leadership isn’t ready for AI (Part 2)

“We’re building an AI-ready culture” sounds like progress. In practice, it often means something much simpler.

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