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Moo Deng voted best story of 2024, beats Icon Group fraud
Online Reporters, Published on 31/12/2024
» Moo Deng the baby pygmy hippo has been crowned the best story of 2024 in a nationwide poll, edging out the alleged Icon Group fraud committed by celebrities and other well-known figures.
The science of Moo Deng
Life, Published on 24/09/2024
» Hardly anyone knew about Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo that recently became an internet sensation. Then renowned local and international media outlets like Time magazine, the BBC, The Guardian and Forbes have featured cute stories about Moo Deng.
Thailand's most unlikely A-list celebrity
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 22/09/2024
» Unless you have been in hibernation for the past few weeks you may have noticed that making the news has been the two-month-old female pygmy hippopotamus Moo Deng (Bouncy Pork) which has been attracting large crowds to Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri. The little hippo, which acquired its name due to its "bouncy" behaviour has become an internet celebrity and indeed, an international star. She even made a guest appearance on the BBC World news.
Thai casinos are looming, you can bet on it
Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/09/2024
» It seems the Thai authorities are determined to open casinos as part of a large entertainment complex. The casino debate has been going on for decades during which an estimated 100 committees have been set up to mull, ponder, reflect, ruminate and even excogitate the pros and cons only to decide not to come to a decision.
A new zoo vision?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/07/2024
» Re: "Dusit Zoo successor to open next year", (BP, July 22). Although the new zoo is a most welcome development in principle, I can't picture Babar and his odd choice of chums cooperating in this Arcadian fantasy.
Dusit Zoo successor to open next year
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/07/2024
» The new zoo in Pathum Thani's Thanya Buri district -- being built to replace the old Dusit Zoo that closed down in 2018 after 80 years -- will be ready to welcome visitors next year, says the Zoological Park Organization.
Ambitious zoo plans unfold
News, Published on 22/07/2024
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua granted the deed for a 300-rai plot in the Rangsit Khlong Hok area of Pathum Thani's Thanya Buri district, to be used for a new zoo.
Oodles of noodles
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 06/11/2023
» Instant noodles have undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, evolving from a humble household, factory or office staple into a diverse and innovative dish.
58-year-old hippo to get birthday party
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/09/2023
» The public is being invited to help Mae Mali, the oldest living hippopotamus in the country, celebrate her 58th birthday at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri this weekend.
Zoo plans seem larger than life
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/08/2023
» Pathum Thani: The new zoo in Thanyaburi district will have its soft launch by early 2026, says the Zoological Park Organization (ZPO).