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Customs intercept exotic spiders smuggled from Bangkok at Bengaluru airport

Nigeria's NLNG aims to start up Train 7 LNG project by end-2027

BANGKOK: Nigerian LNG producer NLNG aims to start up its $10 billion Train 7 LNG project by the end of 2027, its managing director Adeleye Falade told reporters on the sidelines of the Gastech conference in Bangkok. The project on Bonny Island, which will expand NLNG’s capacity to 30 million metric tons per year from 22 million tpy, has faced repeated delays, most recently from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war. NLNG is still under a force majeure that was imposed in 2022, Falade told th

Use of banned ‘red meat’ chemicals in cattle uncovered

Thai authorities have arrested a chemical supplier after finding salbutamol, a beta agonist used illegally as a “red meat” enhancer, in nearly 1,000 cattle in an eight-month investigation spanning five provinces.

Thai House steps up support for Thai athletes at Asian Games

BANGKOK — The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) will set up Thai House in Japan to provide comprehensive support for Thai athletes competing at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya and Aichi from 19 September to 4 October. SAT Governor Kongsak Yodmanee said Thai House will provide sports science services, including massage, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and […] The post Thai House steps up support for Thai athletes at Asian Games appeared first on Khaosod English.

The Tuna Truth documentary trailer released after first Asian screening in Bangkok

The trailer for The Tuna Truth documentary, a new ocean sustainability film directed by Sara Pipernos of Sunline Films and commissioned by the International Pole & Line Foundation, or IPNLF, has been released following the documentary’s first screening in Asia. The private screening was held at Blue Elephant Bangkok Sukhumvit to coincide with TUNA 2026, … The story The Tuna Truth documentary trailer released after first Asian screening in Bangkok as seen on Thaiger News.

Thailand, US team up to study small modular nuclear reactors

BANGKOK — Thailand and the United States have agreed to conduct a preliminary feasibility study on small modular reactor (SMR) power plants in Thailand as Bangkok explores options to strengthen energy security and support its clean energy transition. The agreement was signed on 14 September between the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and the […] The post Thailand, US team up to study small modular nuclear reactors appeared first on Khaosod English.

AC condensation, undersized screws caused parliament ceiling collapse

Water dripping from air conditioning ducts and undersized screws used in ceiling panels caused the ceiling of the cafeteria at the parliament complex in Bangkok to collapse on Sunday, an inspection has found.

Thais stage rare Israel protest; Singapore ministers get pay rise: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Not for sale’: Thais take to streets in rare protest against Israel Hundreds of Thais, led by a veteran political activist, rallied outside the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok in a rare public protest against a group of foreign nationals. 2. Singapore ministers set for pay..

UN thanks Thailand for peacekeeping service and sacrifice

BANGKOK — The United Nations has thanked Thailand for its contribution to UN peacekeeping missions, with nearly 300 Thai military and police personnel currently serving in three missions around the world. UN Peacekeeping said in a Facebook post that Thailand is the 33rd-largest contributor of peacekeepers to the United Nations. Thai personnel are currently serving […] The post UN thanks Thailand for peacekeeping service and sacrifice appeared first on Khaosod English.

Chinese woman held after escaping six-year prison sentence in China

Police say the 32 year old fled a six-year sentence in China and hid in Bangkok. She was caught near Suvarnabhumi Airport after flying back from Kuala Lumpur. The story Chinese woman held after escaping six-year prison sentence in China as seen on Thaiger News.

Communities pay for gas expansion

More than 200 community representatives from eastern Thailand, joined by Greenpeace activists, protested outside Gastech 2026 in Bangkok yesterday, September 14, warning that new gas investment could lock Thailand into fossil fuel dependence for decades. Campaigners from Greenpeace Thailand and communities in Chachoengsao, Prachin Buri and Rayong gathered outside BITEC Bangna as Prime Minister Anutin … The story Communities pay for gas expansion as seen on Thaiger News.

Hormuz crisis will end soon, Oman LNG chief exec says

BANGKOK: The crisis around the Strait of Hormuz will end soon, the chief executive of Oman LNG said on Tuesday. The Hormuz crisis will not change the company’s long term plans, Hamed Al Naamany told an industry forum in Bangkok. “We have already been planning to produce more, we’ve been working on it for a couple of years. So we don’t plan for crisis: we’re planning for more,” he said.

Bangkok guard charged after punching delivery rider in front of child

Police say the Bangkok guard filmed punching a single-mother rider and pulling a gun had no licence. His security firm has been given a formal warning. The story Bangkok guard charged after punching delivery rider in front of child as seen on Thaiger News.

'Hands off Koh Kut': Thailand stands firm at UN maritme talks

Thailand has made its position clear during maritime border talks with Cambodia under the UN law of the sea - Koh Kut is not part of the reconciliation process.