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UK begins ban on junk food ads on daytime TV and online
AFP, Published on 05/01/2026
» LONDON - New regulations come into force Monday in Britain banning daytime TV and online adverts for so-called junk foods, in what the government calls a "world-leading action" to tackle childhood obesity.
Informing parents not enough to fight childhood obesity: study
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» PARIS - Government-led programmes attempting to curb childhood obesity by educating parents do not work, an international study published Thursday concluded, and researchers are calling for policies that prioritise society-wide solutions.
Man, 75, dies after Kendall Jenner chatbot convinces him to meet in person
Online Reporters, Published on 15/08/2025
» UNITED STATES - Reuters reported a tragic incident in March involving Thongbue Wongbandue, a 76-year-old Thai-American living in New Jersey, who had memory problems caused by a brain condition.The skilled former chef died after conversing with “Big sis Billie”, a Meta chatbot designed to mimic a young woman engaging in romantic conversation, which repeatedly assured him it was a real person. The chatbot arranged to meet him in person, ultimately leading to an accident that caused his death.
'Eat the rich': Venice protests shadow Bezos wedding
AFP, Published on 29/06/2025
» VENICE - At least 500 protesters marched through Venice on Saturday, condemning Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's wedding to journalist Lauren Sanchez, a lavish affair that has drawn backlash in the historic Italian city.
The triumphant return of Aussie Aphrodite
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/03/2025
» Hot on the heels of finishing 10 shows in the Australia leg of the Tension World Tour, petite-yet-powerhouse diva Kylie Minogue returned to Bangkok to perform her latest concert — after a 14-year wait — at Siam Paragon's Paragon Hall last Monday.
Russell Peters returns to BKK for another night of laughter
Life, Published on 01/01/2025
» Global comedy superstar Russell Peters will make a comeback to deliver a night of laughter in Bangkok, at K-Bank Siam Pic-Ganesha Theatre, 7th floor of Siam Square One, Rama I Road, on April 3.
Kylie Minogue to perform at Siam Paragon in March
Life, Published on 01/01/2025
» Global icon Kylie Minogue will be flown into the Kingdom for "Kylie Minogue: Tension Tour 2025" at the Paragon Hall of Siam Paragon on March 10.
Muhammad most popular boys’ baby name in England
Published on 05/12/2024
» LONDON - Muhammad was the most popular name given to baby boys in England and Wales in 2023, ousting Noah to take the top spot, official figures showed on Thursday.
Kylie Minogue’s “Tension Tour” Arrives in Bangkok 2025
Published on 24/10/2024
» Kylie Minogue has announced her highly anticipated “TENSION TOUR” for 2025, which will see the global icon perform in cities across the globe and is set to be Kylie’s biggest tour since 2011. Opening in Kylie’s home country Australia, on 15 February 2025, the world tour will then head into Asia in March and go on to North America, reaching the UK in May and then moving across Europe. The ‘TENSION TOUR’ in Bangkok will take place on 10 March 2025 at Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon.
Aussie Aphrodite brings 'Tension Tour' to Bangkok next March
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/10/2024
» Kylie Minogue will make your heart go 'padam padam' with her highly-anticipated return to Bangkok since her Aphrodite tour in 2011.