Data governance: Balancing growth and individual rights
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025
Experts from the public, private, and academic sectors convene to strike a balance between the use of data for national development and the protection of individual rights.
US likely to lower auto tariffs on Japan by mid-September
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025
The United States is likely to lower its tariffs on vehicles and auto parts imported from Japan in mid-September, some people familiar with the matter say.
4th Army chief patrols Narathiwat border over weapon smuggling
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025
The 4th Army chief has carried out an aerial patrol over Narathiwat’s forested border to assess smuggling routes and vulnerable points after reports of insurgents moving weapons from a neighbouring country, ordering intensified, intelligence-led security operations.
World’s cleanest countries 2025: fresh air, pure water, and waste management
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025
A truly clean country is not just free of litter or blessed with fresh air; it must have sustainable core systems. The “Clean Score” ranking evaluates four key factors: air quality (30%), water (25%), waste management (25%), and hygiene (20%).
Thailand protests Cambodia’s use of anti-personnel mines, citing ceasefire breach and Ottawa Convention violations
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025
The Foreign Ministry condemns Cambodia over repeated landmine incidents, urging the international community to review mine clearance aid to Phnom Penh.
Army eyes Maj Gen Weerayuth for 2nd Army Area command
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025
The army remains the key defender on the Thai-Cambodian border, despite a 13-point ceasefire agreement from the General Border Committee, as Cambodia has failed to fully comply.
A stressed Thai national’s assault on Malaysian tourists further shakes confidence in Thai tourism, with ATTA urging the government to clearly communicate safety measures, while the Tourism Ministry pledges full care and compensation until the victims can return home.