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Thailand’s GIT Targets $366B Jewelry Market with Sustainability Push
BANGKOK — The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) has unveiled a strategic initiative to accelerate sustainability standards adoption across Thailand’s gem and jewelry sector, aiming to capture a larger share of the global market valued at...
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Bangkok’s Best Scarless Facelift: Lipo-Lift-Define Jawline in One Day
Welcome back Behind Cosmetic Surgery by Dr Piya where your questions meet expert insights from Dr Piya Rungruxsiri, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon, CEO & Co-founder of Nida Esth’ International, and distinguished member of ISAPS (The...
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Thailand cracks down on illegal foreign activity in Koh Samui and Koh Phangan
SURAT THANI: Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Samran Nuanma led a high-level meeting in Surat Thani this week, bringing together police, immigration, and environmental officials. The goal? To address rising fears that some foreign residents...
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ILO to strengthen decent work, investment climate
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New Age Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Dhaka 22 October, 2025, 23:26 Newly-appointed country director of the International Labour Organization in Bangladesh Max Tuñón Wednesday reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the government and social...
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Japan's Mitsui to join Thailand's 1st carbon capture project
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Nikkei Asia
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Environment Facility to store CO2 at a gas field beneath the sea The carbon capture project will be located at the Arthit natural gas field in the Gulf of Thailand. (Mitsui) KENTO HIRASHIMA October 23, 2025 01:20 JST TOKYO -- Mitsui & Co. has...
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Cropped 22 October 2025: Global forest loss dips; Bird species in peril; Climate impact on Thai trees
We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food and nature over the past fortnight. This is an online version of Carbon Brief’s fortnightly Cropped email newsletter. Subscribe for free here....
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Four Centuries Forward: The Thai–Dutch Strategic Partnership
By H.E. Mr. Asi Mamanee, Ambassador of Thailand to the Kingdom of the Netherlands In 2024, Thailand and the Netherlands celebrated 420 years of diplomatic relations — one of the longest continuous partnerships between Europe and Asia. What began...
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Portsmouth children’s shop finds global connection through sustainability
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East Bay RI - Rhode Island
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By Jim McGaw PORTSMOUTH — When Robin Lee stepped inside the PlanToys factory in Trang, Thailand, this summer, she wasn’t just touring another production line — she was visiting the source of some toys that have become the cornerstone of her small...
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Scientist revives climate database killed by Trump
Figures for US climate-linked disasters show record losses in first half of 2025 PUBLISHED : 22 Oct 2025 at 21:45 WASHINGTON - A US climate-disaster database killed by President Donald Trump’s administration has been brought back to life by its...
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How will climate change impact aviation?
Climate change has a range of impacts upon aviation – read on to find out more. Image: Shutterstock By Victoria Heath Each day, more than 100,000 flights take off and land around the world. One of the most common ways of travelling from nation to...
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Tips and cool gadgets to help cope with Thailand's seasonal smog
Thailand's winter starts officially on Oct 23 this year. Unfortunately, the perennial PM2.5 dust and smog problem usually acompanies the cooler weather. Here are some tips and cool gadgets to help deal with it. PM2.5 dust pollution is a lingering...
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Thailand winter season 2025 to begin on 23 October with cooler weather nationwide
*the photos are just for fun! Thailand will officially enter the winter season on 23 October, according to the Meteorological Department, with temperatures in Bangkok and surrounding provinces expected to fall as low as 18°C. In its latest...
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Centara’s Food as Medicine philosophy comes to the fore during Thailand’s Vegetarian Festival
As Thailand is currently celebrating the annual Tesagan Gin Je, or Vegetarian Festival which began yesterday 21st October, and will run till Wednesday, 29th October, Centara Hotels & Resorts embraces the spirit of purity, mindfulness, and...
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Bangkok opens 33 parks for Loy Krathong 2025 celebrations
Call for eco-friendly krathongs The BMA urges revellers to use krathongs made from natural materials such as banana leaves and trunks, which decompose easily. Foam krathongs are strictly prohibited. The city also discourages bread or food-based...
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Cohesity pushes cyber resilience for Thailand and Asia-Pacific businesses
Urgency in tackling cyber threats Beall emphasised the growing urgency of strengthening cyber resilience, noting that a key global lesson has emerged: no matter how robust external defences may be, hackers always find ways to breach them....
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Trapped for tourism: Inside Kenya's cruel wildlife farming industry
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The Standard
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Wild animals are being captured from the wild and subjected to inhumane conditions in commercial wildlife farming facilities. [File, Standard] From poaching to farming and trading, Kenya’s wildlife is facing a new crisis. What once was a fight...
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Thailand Lays Out '3P' Fiscal Strategy at APEC Finance Meeting
Deputy PM Ekniti Nitithanprapas champions AI-Driven financial inclusion and 'Quality Spending' to offset fragile global outlook. Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, participated in the 32nd APEC Finance...
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TILAPIA 2025 is ready to welcome global aquaculture experts in Bangkok
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The Fish Site
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The prestigious global conference will take place from 3-5 November at the Jubilee Prestige Hotel Ratchadapisek (previously known as Swissotel Bangkok, Ratchada). Organisers expect delegations from more than 30 countries to attend the high-impact...
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GIT Thailand 2025: Sustainability Standards Aim to Capture Share of USD 366B Global Jewellery Market
Blockchain traceability and mine-to-market audits treat ethics as non-price competition, assuming consumers will translate values into willingness-to-pay when luxury discretionary spend tightens. BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 21...
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