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Albrecht Weinberg, a Holocaust survivor who returned to Germany in his 80s, dies at 101
Holocaust survivor Albrecht Weinberg, who endured multiple Nazi concentration camps and spent decades warning younger generations about the atrocities he witnessed, has died at 101 in his native northwestern Germany.
Middle East Crisis Hits Calbee: Japanese Snack Giant Switches to Black and White Packaging
Japanese snack maker Calbee is switching 14 popular products to black and white packaging starting May 25 to cut costs amid Middle East tensions driving up printing ink and oil-related material prices.
Prichardr Accuses Anutin of Insincerity on Constitutional Reform, Warns Against Public Sentiment, Demands Clear Roadmap
Pheu Thai deputy leader Prichardr accuses PM Anutin of failing to advance constitutional reform despite referendum results, demanding either approval of the pending draft or a clear roadmap for a new proposal. He warns the government's inac
Bangkok Airways Reports Net Profit Exceeding 2 Billion Baht, Up 24.5% with 1.2 Million Passengers
Bangkok Airways reported first-quarter net profit of 2.1 billion baht, up 24.5% year-over-year, by cutting capacity and reducing costs despite geopolitical tensions driving elevated operational expenses.
Surprising! Chinese School Has Teenagers Carry Baby Dolls to Foster Gratitude and Improve Behavior
A Chinese special education school in Suzhou has sparked debate by requiring troubled teenagers to carry baby dolls for a week to teach gratitude and parental responsibility, with mixed reactions about whether the unusual method genuinely h
Rangsun Dons Blue to Compete for Bangkok Councilor Seat in Laksai District, Vows to Try Again After Narrowly Missing Victory by Just 198 Votes
Democratic Party candidate Rangsun Kiyapatch is running for Bangkok Metropolitan Council in Laksai District after losing his previous bid by just 198 votes, pledging to address local infrastructure and service issues with the city's substan
Border Trade Surges 41.4% in March 2025, Exceeding 100 Billion Baht
Cross-border transit trade to third countries surged 41.4% in March 2025 to exceed 100 billion baht, driven by electronics imports from China, Vietnam, and Singapore. Overall border and cross-border trade reached 178.3 billion baht in March
No Help: PM Warns Those Who Break Laws Won't Be Assisted Over South Korea's Ban on Four Thai Provinces
South Korea has blacklisted four Thai northeastern provinces from sending workers in 2025, and Prime Minister Aneutin warned those who broke labor laws should expect no government assistance to resolve the ban.
Cristo Fernandez, Actor from Ted Lasso Series, Signs Professional Soccer Contract
Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez signed a professional soccer contract with El Paso Locomotive after a two-month trial, fulfilling a childhood dream he abandoned at 15 due to injury.
Countdown to Bangkok Pride Festival 2026: Over 500-Meter Rainbow Flag to Transform Silom Road as Pai-Pai and Geng Thacharya Prepare to Unleash the Power
Bangkok Pride Festival 2026 will transform Silom Road with a spectacular 500-meter rainbow flag during the five-day celebration from May 28 to June 1, featuring a parade with over 150 contingents and expected attendance of 350,000 participa
Pheu Thai Says Goodbye: Won't Field Bangkok Governor Candidate, Won't Oppose Independents Using Party Logo
Pheu Thai Party announced it won't field a Bangkok governor candidate or formally nominate candidates for the Bangkok Metropolitan Assembly, though it may allow individual members to run using the party logo.
Ekniti Opens 'SUBCON Thailand 2026' with BOI's 5T Initiative to Drive Industrial Transformation
Deputy PM Ekniti opened SUBCON Thailand 2026 at BITEC Bangkok, promoting the BOI's "5T" initiative to help Thai manufacturers transition from subcontractors to global supply chain partners amid rapid industrial transformation. The trade sho