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Monks behaving badly: the sex scandal rocking Thailand’s Buddhist clergy

Stories of monks behaving badly are not uncommon in Thailand, but the scale of a recent scandal has sparked questions about wealth and privilege

The Guardian - AU

How much do Thai monks earn per month?

Buddhist monks in Thailand receive monthly food allowances which vary according to their rank, reflecting a centuries-old tradition that continues today.

Bangkok Post

Sugar Prices Undercut by the Focus on Global Sugar Surplus

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Wednesday closed unchanged, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed down -0.10 (-0.02%). Aug London sugar whipsawed on Wednesday on the contract's last trading day. Sugar prices on Wednesday closed steady to slightly lower. NY sugar saw some continued...

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More than 1,000 arrested in Cambodian cyber-scam raids

Nationwide detentions follow directive from Prime Minister Hun Manet to crack down on criminal operations.

Al Jazeera

Sugar Prices Continue to be Undercut by Focus on Global Surplus

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) is up +0.08 (+0.48%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) is down -29.10 (-5.89%). Sugar prices today are mixed. NY sugar is seeing support after the USDA on Monday announced that the US will not import any specialty sugar beyond...

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Thai woman arrested in sex scandal that saw nine Buddhist monks expelled

Wilawan Emsawat allegedly seduced and blackmailed several Buddhist monks to rake in large payments worth millions of euros over three years.

Euronews

Cambodia makes 1,000 arrests in latest crackdown on cybercrime

Cambodian authorities have made 1,000 arrests after Prime Minister Hun Manet ordered a crackdown on cybercrime operators

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Sugar Prices Close Higher as USDA Curbs Specialty Sugar Imports

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.26 (+1.60%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed up +25.30 (+5.40%). Sugar prices on Tuesday closed higher. The USDA announced late Monday that the US will not import any specialty sugar beyond what is required...

Barchart

Sugar Prices Higher as USDA Curbs Specialty Sugar Imports

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.29 (+1.78%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) is up +17.30 (+3.69%). Sugar prices are trading higher today. The USDA announced late Monday that the US will not import any specialty sugar beyond what is required by...

Barchart

Thailand delays tourist entry fee until 2026 as arrivals dip and economy falters

The €7.50 fee is earmarked for travel insurance and projects that improve tourism infrastructure.

Euronews

Police arrest woman at centre of sex scandal that saw nine monks disrobed

Wilawan Emsawat is accused of seducing and blackmailing a string of Buddhist monks

The Independent UK

Sugar Prices Fall on the Outlook for Robust Global Supplies

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Monday closed down -0.27 (-1.63%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed down -14.90 (-3.08%). Sugar prices on Monday gave up an early advance and fell sharply, with London sugar posting a 1-week low. Sugar prices have plummeted over...

Barchart

Cambodia to start military conscription in 2026 as border tensions with Thailand continue

The conscription law was passed in 2006, but never activated. Cambodians of both sexes, aged 18 to 30, must serve but for women, service is voluntary.

Euronews

Expectations For a Global Sugar Surplus Continue to Weigh on Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.26 (-1.57%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) is down -13.60 (-2.79%). Sugar prices today gave up an early advance and fell sharply, with London sugar posting a 1-week low. Sugar prices have plummeted over the past...

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The Conversation

‘Pig butchering’ scams have stolen billions from people around the world. Here’s what you need to know

At the beginning of 2025, panic about fraud and human trafficking erupted on Chinese social media. It started when a Chinese actor called Wang Xing was tricked into travelling to Thailand for an audition, where he was abducted by criminals and taken to a scam centre in Myanmar.

The Independent UK

Cambodia will start military conscription next year as tensions with Thailand persist

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet says his country will implement military conscription starting next year

The Independent UK

Family of four ‘fed up’ of living in the UK relocating to Thailand

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The Independent UK

Why this family plans to leave the UK for Thailand with just a ‘bag of clothes’

The family-of-four plans to sell their three-bedroom home, their 2015 Ford Focus, and most of their personal items

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Sugar Prices Rally on Strength in Crude Oil Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Friday closed up +0.31 (+1.91%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed up +1.20 (+0.25%). Sugar prices were boosted by Friday's sharp rally of more than +2% in crude oil prices (CLQ25 ), which was due to speculation that...

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Crude Oil Strength Lifts Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.24 (+1.48%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) is up +6.30 (+1.31%). Sugar prices are moving higher today as a sharp +2% rally in WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) has sparked short covering in sugar futures. Higher...

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Sugar Prices Sharply Lower as the Dollar Rallies

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.30 (-1.81%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed down -10.00 (-2.03%). Sugar prices fell sharply Thursday due to a stronger dollar. The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 2-week high Thursday, sparking long liquidation...

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Sugar Prices Retreat as the Dollar Strengthens

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.22 (-1.33%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) is down -9.10 (-1.85%). Sugar prices are under pressure today from a stronger dollar. The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 2-week high today, which sparked long liquidation...

The Independent UK

Moo Deng: Why is the internet obsessed with a viral baby hippo?

Moo Deng the baby hippo became a global sensation after her videos of frolicking at a Thai zoo went viral. She has featured in brand campaigns and is likely to even have her own livestream. However her newfound fame isn’t without problems, Maroosha Muzaffar reports

The Independent UK

Thousands celebrate baby hippo Moo Deng's first birthday at Thailand zoo

Thousands of fans have flocked to Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo that has become a social media sensation

The Independent UK

Moo Deng turns 1: Thailand’s internet-famous baby hippo celebrates birthday feasting on massive fruit platter

Pygmy hippo’s fame brought millions of fans, global gifts and soaring zoo visitors in just one year

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