Japan will survey prosecutors nationwide on sexual harassment
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
Japan's top prosecutors to launch a nationwide harassment survey following a sexual assault scandal involving the former head of the Osaka district office.
PM Takaichi faces challenges from defamatory video scandal
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
PM Takaichi’s cabinet faces backlash over reports that her campaign posted videos defaming rivals during last year's LDP and this year's Lower House elections.
Thais Help Thais Plus spending tops 12.5bn baht as 26m people receive entitlements
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
The Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40 scheme has generated more than 12.53 billion baht in spending, with over 26 million people receiving entitlements and nearly 1 million shops joining the programme.
Escape Noisy Bangkok into Such a Small World for Your Big Retreat
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
Bangkok is vibrant but sometimes the heavy city noise calls for a beautiful escape. In this episode, we take you on a journey to Such A Small World, the ultimate sanctuary hidden right inside a historic building. This cozy creative hub welcomes everyone to pause the busy adult life and let the inner child play again.
Transport Ministry to seek 4bn-baht subsidy for 17-45 baht electric train fares
SATURDAY, JUNE 06, 2026
The Transport Ministry will ask the Cabinet to approve a new electric train fare structure of 17-45 baht per trip across all lines, with annual subsidies of around 4 billion baht.