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News headlines often focus on stressful and negative events - be it daily crime, politics, disasters or wars - and staying informed helps you feel connected, but it is equally important to protect your mental health by avoiding information overload.
Temu parent sacks dozens after brawl with Chinese regulators
PDD Holdings Inc, the parent of the popular e-commerce platform Temu, has fired a government relations team in Shanghai following a fistfight between employees and visiting Chinese regulators, according to people familiar with the matter.
National karate coach dies in road accident after SEA Games wins
The sports community is mourning the loss of Kanokporn Donsumran, a member of Thailand’s national karate coaching staff, who died in a road accident in Loei province after completing her duties at the 2025 SEA Games in Bangkok.
Inside the Philippines’ $2-billion flood-control scandal
Senator Francis Pangilinan leaned into his microphone and fired off numbers in pesos: 50 million? 10 million? 100 million? “You withdrew this in cash?”
Bank of Thailand cuts rates to support weak economy
The Bank of Thailand cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, as widely expected, as it looks to support a slowing economy grappling with multiple challenges including political uncertainty, a strengthening baht and US tariffs.
Thai troops begin operation to find soldiers killed in Surin border clash
The Royal Thai Army launched an urgent mission on Wednesday to find two soldiers missing believed killed after an overnight clash with Cambodian troops along the forested border in Surin province.
Pattaya welcomes 2,600 cruise visitors
Pattaya was bustling on Wednesday morning as it welcomed about 2,600 tourists and crew members arriving at Bali Hai Pier from a moored vista-class cruise ship.
High coffee prices are changing how consumers take their daily brew
LONDON — Global coffee prices rose to record highs this year, sending the cost of cappuccinos and lattes soaring. But a caffeine habit is hard to kick.
Over 100 evacuated after fire breaks out in Hong Kong flat
HONG KONG — Three people were injured and more than 100 others were evacuated after a fire believed to have been caused by burning incense broke out in a Hong Kong flat on Wednesday.
Ex-People’s Party MP allowed bail in forged draft exemption case
The Criminal Court has allowed the release on bail of former People’s Party MP Jirat Thongsuwan pending appeal, after he was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday for using a forged military conscription exemption document.
News headlines often focus on stressful and negative events - be it daily crime, politics, disasters or wars - and staying informed helps you feel connected, but it is equally important to protect your mental health by avoiding information overload.
Temu parent sacks dozens after brawl with Chinese regulators
PDD Holdings Inc, the parent of the popular e-commerce platform Temu, has fired a government relations team in Shanghai following a fistfight between employees and visiting Chinese regulators, according to people familiar with the matter.
National karate coach dies in road accident after SEA Games wins
The sports community is mourning the loss of Kanokporn Donsumran, a member of Thailand’s national karate coaching staff, who died in a road accident in Loei province after completing her duties at the 2025 SEA Games in Bangkok.
Inside the Philippines’ $2-billion flood-control scandal
Senator Francis Pangilinan leaned into his microphone and fired off numbers in pesos: 50 million? 10 million? 100 million? “You withdrew this in cash?”
Bank of Thailand cuts rates to support weak economy
The Bank of Thailand cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, as widely expected, as it looks to support a slowing economy grappling with multiple challenges including political uncertainty, a strengthening baht and US tariffs.
Thai troops begin operation to find soldiers killed in Surin border clash
The Royal Thai Army launched an urgent mission on Wednesday to find two soldiers missing believed killed after an overnight clash with Cambodian troops along the forested border in Surin province.
Pattaya welcomes 2,600 cruise visitors
Pattaya was bustling on Wednesday morning as it welcomed about 2,600 tourists and crew members arriving at Bali Hai Pier from a moored vista-class cruise ship.
High coffee prices are changing how consumers take their daily brew
LONDON — Global coffee prices rose to record highs this year, sending the cost of cappuccinos and lattes soaring. But a caffeine habit is hard to kick.
Over 100 evacuated after fire breaks out in Hong Kong flat
HONG KONG — Three people were injured and more than 100 others were evacuated after a fire believed to have been caused by burning incense broke out in a Hong Kong flat on Wednesday.
Ex-People’s Party MP allowed bail in forged draft exemption case
The Criminal Court has allowed the release on bail of former People’s Party MP Jirat Thongsuwan pending appeal, after he was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday for using a forged military conscription exemption document.