MOSCOW - Russia on Monday sought to downplay reports that a laboratory technician had died of plague, even as President Donald Trump said Washington was closely monitoring the situation and offered US help.

Thailand is facing challenges in reaching its rice export goal of 7 million tonnes this year, as several trading partners have reduced their imports.

The government is seeking to drive the country's economy forward with the STI strategy -- Stabilise Today, Transition Now and Investment for Tomorrow, according to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

The approval of long-term resident (LTR) visas over the past four years has generated 43 billion baht in economic value for the country, says the Board of Investment (BoI).

Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled attacks have emerged as the most prominent cyber risk facing Thailand over the next two years, while ransomware, software vulnerabilities and phishing remain major threats, according to the Thailand National Cyber...