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Walls crack, who pays? Johor quakes put spotlight on homeowners’ insurance gaps
Read more: Walls crack, who pays? Johor quakes put spotlight on homeowners’ insurance gapsIn Malaysia, many homeowners are uninsured or under-insured. After the recent Johor earthquakes, this needs to change, experts say.
Thailand
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Refinery margin cuts increased to B5 per litre
Read more: Refinery margin cuts increased to B5 per litreA government panel has increased the reduction in the refining margin to 5 baht per litre, from 2 baht earlier, in a move aimed at easing fuel costs.
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As AI evolves, people debate whether machines deserve feelings and rights
Read more: As AI evolves, people debate whether machines deserve feelings and rightsHumanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence are moving from science fiction to daily life, raising ethical and legal questions worldwide. Thai philosopher and artificial intelligence ethics expert tells the Bangkok Post that if machines one day gain self-awareness, they may deserve basic rights and protection. As Thailand and the global technology industry debate robot welfare,…
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People’s Party MP cleared of royal defamation
Read more: People’s Party MP cleared of royal defamationA People’s Party MP has been acquitted of a royal defamation charge arising from a speech he made at a protest in Ubon Ratchathani province in 2020, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
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Rising fuel costs force fishing fleets to dock
Read more: Rising fuel costs force fishing fleets to dockFishing fleets nationwide are halting operations as surging fuel prices and shortages push costs beyond sustainable levels.
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Fuel frustration mounts
Read more: Fuel frustration mountsPublic frustration is mounting across Thailand over restricted access to fuel, despite repeated government assurances that national reserves remain ample.
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Two Bangkok monks charged with abusing novices
Read more: Two Bangkok monks charged with abusing novicesTwo monks have been arrested at a well-known temple in the Charoen Krung area of Bangkok on charges of sexual abusing novice monks, with seven victims identified and over 100 explicit video clips seized as evidence.
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Police send ‘VIP runway’ case to anti-graft body
Read more: Police send ‘VIP runway’ case to anti-graft bodyPolice have completed their investigation into a “VIP runway” on land owned by the family of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Nakhon Ratchasima and forwarded the case to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
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Ethanol output cranked up to meet E20 demand
Read more: Ethanol output cranked up to meet E20 demandEthanol manufacturers are increasing production to serve growing demand for gasohol E20, aligning with the government’s efforts to reduce Thailand’s reliance on oil imports.