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Trump says 50% tariff on copper in store, flags pharma, chips levies
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would slap a 50% tariff on imported copper and soon also introduce long-threatened levies on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, further broadening his trade war that has rattled markets worldwide in...

Globe Air Cargo Switzerland signs GSSA deal with Thai Airways
Globe Air Cargo Switzerland, a subsidiary of ECS Group, will manage Thai Airways’ cargo operations in Switzerland under a new GSSA contract effective August 1, 2025. The agreement covers daily flights from Zurich to Bangkok using Airbus A350 and...

Myanmar refugees in Thailand’s nine camps along border face food aid cuts by end of July
The Border Consortium (TBC), a key humanitarian agency supporting Myanmar refugees living in nine camps along the Thailand border, issued a statement on June 27 warning that further reductions in food assistance will come next month following the...

Ziam Review: Netflix’s New Thai Zombie Thriller Is A Fun Ride That Doesn’t Take Any Risks
Ziam, Netflix's new contribution to the one-man-army genre, would probably be more fun to watch in a theater. However, the original, but very familiar, take on the zombie narrative still packs a punch, even from the comfort of your own home....

Thailand Week Makes Its Exciting Debut Indoors at The Spring Shopping Mall, Kuching
Thailand Week Makes Its Exciting Debut Indoors at The Spring Shopping Mall, Kuching Published on: Wednesday, July 09, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 09, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off KUCHING: Thailand Week is set to make its first-ever appearance in...

Family of lawyer found dead in Thailand break their silence after 'incredibly painful' tragedy
The family of a high-flying Queensland lawyer and CEO found dead in Thailand on Monday have told of their 'unimaginable sorrow' over his passing. Christopher Saines, 43, was found unresponsive at Siam Touch Massage parlour on the Thai holiday...
Late Aussie lawyer’s family break silence
A high-flying Australian lawyer was found dead at a Thai massage parlour this week near where cricket legend Shane Warne died. Christopher Saines, the chief executive of Brisbane firm GLG, died early on Monday local time while on holiday with his...

Soft power trainee Ryan O’Connor dies suddenly in Thailand
Ryan is shown here with his wife Joanne and first baby. A British husband from Rossendale, in northern England, enrolled in a Bangkok Thai boxing academy only to die here of unrelated reasons. 30 year old Ryan O’Connor is believed to have obtained...

Thai Businesses Turn to AI for Cost Savings and Competitive Edge
Thai businesses, from startups to large corporations, are rapidly adopting AI to cut costs, streamline operations, and enhance decision-making. This shift marks a pivotal move toward a more digitally competitive economy. AI Adoption is Widespread...
American Kennel Club harms French bulldogs’ health, Peta says in suit
An animal rights group accused the American Kennel Club on July 8 of harming the health of French bulldogs and several other popular dog breeds by promoting physical characteristics that cause deformities. The animal rights group, People for the...

Galaxy Eyes Thailand for World-Class Entertainment Complex
What do you picture when you hear the words “entertainment complex,” an idea the Thai government is now actively promoting? Imagine a vast destination surrounded by a collection of the world’s most prestigious five-star luxury hotels. Inside,...

Thailand cracks down on cannabis-laced products after toddler falls ill
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Public Health Ministry has launched an urgent nationwide crackdown on cannabis-infused foods, beverages and snacks, following the hospitalization of a two-year-old girl who consumed a cannabis-laced gummy. The incident has...

Christopher Saines: Aussie lawyer CEO found dead at a Thai massage parlour in Koh Samui
A prominent Australian lawyer has been found dead at a Thai massage parlour, just minutes from the location where cricket legend Shane Warne passed away in 2022. Christopher Saines, the 43-year-old CEO of Brisbane-based law firm GLG Legal, was...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 9, 2025
INDONESIA 1.GOVT STAYS MUM ON JOKOWI’S HEALTH -- THE JAKARTA POST Speculations continues to mount over the health of former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as government officials remain tight-lipped and offer little clarity about the medical care...

Top Aussie lawyer is found dead in a massage parlour on the same Thai island where Shane Warne died
The body of a high-profile Australian lawyer has been found just minutes from where cricket legend Shane Warne suffered a fatal heart attack in 2022. Christopher Saines, the 43-year-old CEO of Brisbane's GLG Legal, was found unresponsive at Siam...

Jewel Thais-Williams, activist and owner of legendary L.A. Black queer bar Jewel's Catch One, has died
Jewel Thais-Williams, owner of the legendary Los Angeles Black queer disco Jewel’s Catch One and an activist for HIV treatment and other causes, has died at age 86. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's...

Malaysia concludes Thailand sales mission to boost regional tourism ties
Tourism Malaysia’s mission in Thailand strengthens bilateral tourism, promotes Visit Malaysia 2026, and highlights quality travel opportunities for Thais. BANGKOK, THAILAND – The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC), in...

Pharma tariffs could reach 200%, says US President
US President Donald Trump has said he is planning to announce tariffs on imported semiconductor and pharmaceuticals, saying the rate for medicines could reach 200% but that he would give drugmakers about one year "to get their act together"....

Jewel Thais-Williams, founder of beloved Black queer nightclub Jewel's Catch One, dies at 86
Jewel Thais-Williams, the founder of the pioneering mid-city Black lesbian and queer nightclub Jewel’s Catch One, has died. She was 86. Thais-Williams’ death was confirmed by KTLA and by several friends and employees of the club. No cause of death...

Trump announces US will impose 50% tariff on copper imports, threatens 200% tariff on pharmaceuticals
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (July 8) that his administration will impose a 50 percent tariff on copper imports, escalating his push to reshape American trade policy through aggressive tariffs. “Today we're doing copper,” Trump said...