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Washington has tapped a veteran Foreign Service officer and former Wall Street lawyer to take the reins as the next US ambassador to Thailand, if the Senate gives the green light. The White House nominated Sean Kotaro O’Neill to succeed Robert F Godec as the United States Ambassador to Thailand, ending months of speculation over …

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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Pia Cayetano has joined health and child rights advocates in opposing the appointment of new Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez due to his ties to the tobacco industry. Before his appointment, Gomez served as the communications director of Philip Morris Fortune Tobacco Corp. Inc. (PMFTC), the local affiliate of

Man Climbs Electric Post in Quiapo After Family Argument  A man suddenly climbed an electric post in along the northbound lane of Quezon Boulevard Quiapo, Manila after a family argument.  On Friday evening (July 10, 2025), a man climbed an electric post around 11:00 p.m catching the attention of passing motorists and nearby residents.   According ... Read more

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In a shocking series of events that reverberated through the quiet district of Phasi Charoen, a 35-year-old man known as Kittidech was apprehended following a horrifying shooting at Wat Kuhasawan, a revered temple in Thonburi. The shooting resulted in the tragic deaths of two individuals and unfolded like a surreal nightmare, reportedly instigated by a dream that haunted the shooter’s mind. Police Lieutenant Withoon Saengchompoo, Deputy Inspector at Phasi Charoen Police Station, alongside Police Colonel Ophas Harnnarong and a dedicated team of forensic officers and volunteers from the Ruam Katanyu Foundation, rushed to the temple at the break of dawn on July 10. The crime scene, located on Soi Phetkasem 28, was a grim spectacle. The body of Siriporn, a 49-year-old woman, was discovered at the entrance of a house adjacent to the temple, fatally shot in the head. Mere meters away, the lifeless body of 51-year-old Ting lay in…

In a no-holds-barred political confessional, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has laid bare the fierce rivalries, power plays and behind-the-scenes bargaining threatening to tip Thailand’s fragile government into chaos. During the 55 Years Nation Exclusive Talk: Breaking Through Thailand’s Crisis Chapter 1 at the Eastin Grand Phayathai Hotel on Wednesday, July 9, Thaksin delivered a …

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Giselle Sanchez talked about this particular role Actress-comedienne Giselle Sanchez admitted that she regretted portraying the role of “Cory” in the movie Maid in Malacañang. Giselle is known for her comedic roles on TV shows and movies. However, in 2022, she took a role that reflected an iconic personality in the history of the Philippines. ... Read more

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Five foreign tourists had to be dramatically rescued off the Phuket coast after their dive boat sprang a leak and started taking on water mid-voyage. A dive trip turned into a soggy nightmare on Wednesday afternoon when a tour boat carrying five foreign holidaymakers began leaking on the way back from the idyllic islands of …

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Four Thai men posed as police officers and extorted 200,000 baht from a Chinese tourist in Pattaya by falsely accusing the victim of involvement in a call centre scam gang. The 52 year old Chinese victim, Lin, filed a complaint against the four imposters following the extortion incident on July 10. He lost two mobile …

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Statement of Malacañang on Vice Pres. Sara Duterte Malacañang expressed its hope that Vice President Sara Duterte will not criticize the government as the “president is working”. The rift between Pres. Bongbong Marcos and Vice Pres. Sara Duterte is no secret to the Filipino people. It has become evident since the Vice President left the ... Read more

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What Donny Pangilinan Did for His Old School Will Melt Your Heart DONNY PANGILINAN – Actor Donny Pangilinan recently touched the hearts of fans and netizens after making an emotional return to his former school with a heartfelt surprise. Donny Pangilinan has recently captured the hearts of netizens after making a touching and generous gesture ... Read more

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