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South Korea vows legal action over drone incursion into North
Read more: South Korea vows legal action over drone incursion into NorthSeoul has denied any involvement in the recent incursion but has left open the possibility that civilians may have flown the drone, a position reiterated by its national security adviser.
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Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermind
Read more: Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermindAlleged scam centre kingpin Chen Zhi’s arrest and extradition to China reflect the “firm commitment of Cambodia to combat the crime,” said Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn.
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Indonesia restores palace press pass of CNN journalist who asked President Prabowo about free-meals programme
Read more: Indonesia restores palace press pass of CNN journalist who asked President Prabowo about free-meals programmeThe revocation of a CNN Indonesia journalist’s palace accreditation had been criticised for undermining press freedom.
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World’s highest bridge opens to traffic in China
Read more: World’s highest bridge opens to traffic in ChinaHuajiang Grand Canyon Bridge towers 625m above a river and vast gorge in China’s Guizhou province.
Thailand
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Desperate thief caught in golden cage
Read more: Desperate thief caught in golden cageSAMUT PRAKAN – A man who caused an accident by driving against the traffic was arrested inside a locked gold shop after an unsuccessful attempt to snatch a gold bracelet to pay for the accident damage.
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Israel plants flag on medieval castle, pushes Lebanon ground operation
Read more: Israel plants flag on medieval castle, pushes Lebanon ground operationQLAYAA (LEBANON) – Israel’s flag flew over the medieval fortress on Beaufort in Lebanon on Friday as it warned Lebanese civilians to evacuate a large area of the south of the country ahead of stepped up ground operations.
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Your horoscope for April 24-30
Read more: Your horoscope for April 24-30Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post’s famously accurate fortune teller. Let’s see how you will fare this week and beyond.
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Anti-graft body defends ruling on Saksayam
Read more: Anti-graft body defends ruling on SaksayamThe National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has concluded its investigation into former transport minister Saksayam Chidchob, saying that there is no evidence that he intentionally filed false asset declarations or concealed information.
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Moody’s upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutions
Read more: Moody’s upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutionsMoody’s Ratings has affirmed the ratings of seven Thai financial institutions and revised their outlooks to stable from negative, following an improvement in Thailand’s sovereign outlook.
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South Korea vows legal action over drone incursion into North
Read more: South Korea vows legal action over drone incursion into NorthSeoul has denied any involvement in the recent incursion but has left open the possibility that civilians may have flown the drone, a position reiterated by its national security adviser.
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Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermind
Read more: Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermindAlleged scam centre kingpin Chen Zhi’s arrest and extradition to China reflect the “firm commitment of Cambodia to combat the crime,” said Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn.
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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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Gunman in MP shooting confesses, mastermind still unknown
Read more: Gunman in MP shooting confesses, mastermind still unknownA former naval reconnaissance officer arrested on Wednesday has admitted to being the gunman in an attack on a Narathiwat MP, say police, though they remain sceptical of his claim about the identity of the mastermind.
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Historic temple in Surin eyed as tourist hotspot
Read more: Historic temple in Surin eyed as tourist hotspotThe government will restore and preserve Prasat Ta Kwai temple in Surin province to establish it as a sustainable historical tourist attraction, says Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised.