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New details of Malaysia’s 1MDB settlement with Goldman Sachs emerge as arbitration dispute drags on
Read more: New details of Malaysia’s 1MDB settlement with Goldman Sachs emerge as arbitration dispute drags onPrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim previously described Malaysia’s 2020 settlement with Goldman Sachs over the 1MDB scandal as “done hastily” and “too small”. CNA has uncovered new details about the confidential agreement.
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‘You go back feeling great’: Volunteer tourism taking off across Southeast Asia
Read more: ‘You go back feeling great’: Volunteer tourism taking off across Southeast AsiaWhile voluntourism has faced criticism in some regions, experts said when done ethically, it can benefit both the host communities and visitors.
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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EC files complaint over obstruction of re-count
Read more: EC files complaint over obstruction of re-countThe Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday filed a police complaint against members of the public who observed a vote re-count at a polling unit in Bangkok’s Kannayao district, alleging their actions compromised the secrecy of the ballot.
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Thailand to witness total lunar eclipse on Makha Bucha Day
Read more: Thailand to witness total lunar eclipse on Makha Bucha DayPeople across Thailand will be able to witness a “blood moon” total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3, which coincides with Makha Bucha Day, one of the most important Buddhist holy days.
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Thai central bank unexpectedly cuts policy rate
Read more: Thai central bank unexpectedly cuts policy rateThe Bank of Thailand (BoT) unexpectedly cut its key interest rate at a review on Wednesday, as it seeks to further support the economy facing challenges including US tariff uncertainty and a strengthening baht.
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New details of Malaysia’s 1MDB settlement with Goldman Sachs emerge as arbitration dispute drags on
Read more: New details of Malaysia’s 1MDB settlement with Goldman Sachs emerge as arbitration dispute drags onPrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim previously described Malaysia’s 2020 settlement with Goldman Sachs over the 1MDB scandal as “done hastily” and “too small”. CNA has uncovered new details about the confidential agreement.
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‘You go back feeling great’: Volunteer tourism taking off across Southeast Asia
Read more: ‘You go back feeling great’: Volunteer tourism taking off across Southeast AsiaWhile voluntourism has faced criticism in some regions, experts said when done ethically, it can benefit both the host communities and visitors.
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May parole for Thaksin
Read more: May parole for ThaksinFormer prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be eligible to apply for parole in May, in accordance with regulations requiring inmates to serve two-thirds of their sentence, said Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat.
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Thailand blames Cambodia after brief border exchange
Read more: Thailand blames Cambodia after brief border exchangeThailand’s army said it exchanged fire with Cambodian forces along the disputed border in Si Sa Ket province on Tuesday, accusing them of violating the December truce.
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Tigers killed by canine distemper virus, not bird flu
Read more: Tigers killed by canine distemper virus, not bird fluCanine distemper caused the deaths of 72 tigers at two animal parks in Chiang Mai earlier this month, not avian influenza, and there was no transmission to humans, it was announced on Tuesday.