Crime gangs snare more than US$88 billion in scams in Asia-Pacific, UN says
By Reuters and published by CNA SCAM gangs defrauded Asia-Pacific residents of at least US$88 billion (approximately 2.9 trillion baht) in 2025, a United Nations office said on Tuesday (July 21), with transnational crime groups rapidly evolving tactics to stay ahead of law enforcement. Criminals in Southeast Asia, an epicentre for cyberfraud by mostly […]
Read MoreUN proclaims 2027-2036 as ‘Decade of Peace for Future Generations’, US casts sole vote against
THE United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed the period 2027-2036 as the International Decade of Strengthening of Peace for Future Generations. In a move that should shock and shame every American citizen, the United States was the ONLY country to vote against the resolution which was passed on June 25 with […]
Read MoreGovt reassures no talks on joint development in joining UN maritime arbitration
By TV Channel 7 and Reuters – published by AOL AMID concern over Thailand joining a UN arbitration process chosen by Cambodia to resolve maritime boundary dispute, the government today (June 7) reassured the public that this does not involve negotiations for joint development or sharing of resources. Ms. Rachada Thanadirek, a spokesperson for […]
Read MoreThailand too submitted letter to UN after Cambodia did so
THE Thai Foreign Ministry said Thailand had submitted a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the tension along the Thai-Cambodian border after the neighboring country submitted a letter to him detailing its intention to file a lawsuit on this issue, Naewna newspaper and Amarin TV said this evening (July 5). Mr. Nikorndej Plangoon, […]
Read MoreWorld will have to learn to live with heatwaves: UN
By AFP and published by CNA Geneva – The world will have to learn to live with heatwaves, the United Nations’ weather and climate agency said Tuesday (July 1) as much of Europe roasted in high summer temperatures. The World Meteorological Organisation said that in future, people could expect heatwaves to occur more often […]
Read MorePro-monarchy groups clash with Myanmar protesters
PRO-MONARCHY groups clashed with some Myanmar workers led by a Thai activist who had gathered in front of the UN building in Bangkok to protest the participation of Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing in the 6th Bimstec (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) summit held here on Thursday and […]
Read MoreThailand elected UN Human Rights panel member despite questions
THAILAND was elected by the UN General Assembly as one of 18 new members of the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday even though questions have arisen over human rights issues in the country with many violations committed by state officials, Thai Rath newspaper said yesterday (Oct. 10). Thailand received 177 votes by secret ballot […]
Read MoreNo Thai banks involved in arms sales to Myanmar: FM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters FOREIGN MINISTER MARIS Sangiampongsa today (July 18) categorically dismissed a United Nations report that Thai-owned banks had been allegedly involved in arms sales to Myanmar government forces. During today’s interpellation in the House of Representatives, the foreign minister denied the unnamed Thai banks had been involved in money transactions worth […]
Read MoreEast and Southeast Asia meth seizures hit record in 2023: UN
By AFP and published by CNA A RECORD quantity of methamphetamine was seized in East and Southeast Asia in 2023 as organised crime groups boosted production, the United Nations said on Tuesday (May 28). Drug trafficking has affected Southeast Asia for decades, with the Shan state in Myanmar the leading source of synthetic drugs […]
Read MoreFlagship UN report pinpoints pivotal role of Travel & Tourism in Asia-Pacific economic recovery
ROBUST domestic demand and Travel & Tourism are the two major factors contributing to the post-Covid economic recovery of the Asia-Pacific region, according to the flagship annual report of the UN Economic and Social Commission for the Asia-Pacific. Released on April 4, the report notes that although GDP growth has resumed, multiple risks loom large, […]
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