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‘I have nothing left’: How a fiery tragedy upended Wang Fuk Court’s way of life
Read more: ‘I have nothing left’: How a fiery tragedy upended Wang Fuk Court’s way of lifeBefore the catastrophic fire, Wang Fuk Court was an ordinary Hong Kong estate with a steady, familiar rhythm of daily life.
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Commentary: Can Prabowo’s response contain a furious Indonesia?
Read more: Commentary: Can Prabowo’s response contain a furious Indonesia?Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto has spent much of his presidency building a more assertive foreign policy. Now, he must focus on governing at home, says political analyst Johannes Nugroho.
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Commentary: Netflix ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ success is no surprise
Read more: Commentary: Netflix ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ success is no surpriseSouth Korea must ensure that not just streaming platforms profit from its unique storytelling, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.
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Xi says global governance at crossroads, hails new initiative to build ‘fairer, more reasonable’ system
Read more: Xi says global governance at crossroads, hails new initiative to build ‘fairer, more reasonable’ systemChinese President Xi Jinping’s new Global Governance Initiative is the fourth major framework he has introduced since 2021, following the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative.
Thailand
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Foul odour in Trat linked to rotting shipment
Read more: Foul odour in Trat linked to rotting shipmentMore than 2 tonnes of rotting meat and seafood have washed ashore in Trat, spreading a foul stench over 10 kilometres, affecting several coastal communities.
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GH Bank rolls out B4bn mortgage scheme for elderly
Read more: GH Bank rolls out B4bn mortgage scheme for elderlyGovernment Housing (GH) Bank is moving forward with its housing loan programme for senior citizens, covering both elderly people who wish to buy a home and those who wish to sell their own homes, with total lending of 4 billion baht.
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People’s Party apologises for breach of members’ data
Read more: People’s Party apologises for breach of members’ dataThe People’s Party has apologised for a data breach after it collected members’ laser ID codes, exposing them to identity theft and scam risks from misuse of personal data.
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Klatham MP granted bail in online gambling case
Read more: Klatham MP granted bail in online gambling caseThe Criminal Court on Thursday released Klatham Party MP Chonnaphat Naksua on 1-million-baht bail, with a ban on travel abroad, while investigators continue to gather evidence on his alleged links to an online gambling ring.
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Thai authorities rebut claims of huge Israeli presence
Read more: Thai authorities rebut claims of huge Israeli presenceImmigration police have come forward to rebut claims circulating on social media that hundreds of thousands of Israelis have settled in Thailand.
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‘I have nothing left’: How a fiery tragedy upended Wang Fuk Court’s way of life
Read more: ‘I have nothing left’: How a fiery tragedy upended Wang Fuk Court’s way of lifeBefore the catastrophic fire, Wang Fuk Court was an ordinary Hong Kong estate with a steady, familiar rhythm of daily life.
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DBD names 6 firms in coconut probe
Read more: DBD names 6 firms in coconut probeAuthorities have named six firms suspected of running foreign-controlled coconut businesses through Thai nominees, while preparing legal amendments to close regulatory loopholes.
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What men cannot say
Read more: What men cannot sayHamnet and Sentimental Value are among the most triumphant films released in 2025. Both critically acclaimed family dramas beautifully capture, through cinematography and storytelling, the unravelling of a family bound to an absent father figure.
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Thai cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Read more: Thai cargo ship attacked near Strait of HormuzA Thai‑flagged bulk carrier was struck by missiles near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, with 20 Thai crew rescued by the Royal Navy of Oman and three still on board, according to the Royal Thai Navy.