Dumai: In the coastal city of Dumai, Indonesia, clean water was once a luxury. Residents like Dede Handayani, a mother of two toddlers, faced steep costs just to access clean water. She paid up to US$64 (Approximately IDR 1,000,000) a month, relying on a mix of well water for gardening

Washington: Unabated climate change poses a significant threat to global poverty reduction efforts, with projections indicating that it could push an additional 132 million people into extreme poverty by 2030, largely due to health impacts. More than half of these individuals are expected to reside in Sub-Saharan Africa and South

Siem Reap: AM Best is set to participate in the 6th annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Insurance Summit, which will be held on 25 November 2025 at the Sokha Convention Center in Siem Reap, Cambodia. According to Nam News Network, Rob Curtis, managing director and chief executive officer

Berlin: Germany’s infamous Berlin Wall, which separated West Berlin from East Berlin for 28 years, has left a global legacy far beyond its original location. According to Deutsche Welle, after the wall fell on November 9, 1989, segments of the structure were distributed worldwide as symbols of the struggle for

Bangkok: On the first day of the increased fare for the BTS Green Line extension, most passengers remained unaware of the change. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) announced the fare adjustment from a flat rate of 15 baht to a distance-based fare ranging from 17 to 45 baht, aiming to

Busan: The Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul, participated in the closing activities of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. Anutin was seen greeting President Xi Jinping of China before the official conclusion of the forum. According to Thai News Agency, Anutin, alongside other APEC economic leaders,

Chonburi: The Sports Authority of Thailand has officially recognized pickleball as a registered sport, a milestone warmly welcomed by Taya Teepsuwan, president of the Thailand Pickleball Championship and former deputy governor of Bangkok. She expressed gratitude towards Dr. Kongsak Yodmanee, governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), and the

Bangkok: Ja Thananon, wife of Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, has publicly apologized for making a joke about the media concerning the Prime Minister. She clarified that her comments were intended as a joke and that she never meant to threaten or belittle the media. She has