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Southern peace talks 'lost momentum'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/05/2025
» Violence in the southernmost provinces has flared with over 20 attacks reported in the past three months amid a stalled peace dialogue with insurgent groups.
Leo XIV, first US pope, to celebrate first mass as pontiff
AFP, Published on 09/05/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV will celebrate mass Friday, the day after becoming the first US head of the Catholic Church, with the world watching for signs of what kind of pope he will be.
Cardinals elect first American pope as Robert Francis Prevost becomes Leo XIV
AFP, Published on 09/05/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV on Thursday after cardinals from around the globe chose him as the first American leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
Rose rockets to Masters lead, defending champ Scheffler in pursuit
AFP, Published on 11/04/2025
» AUGUSTA — Justin Rose fired a scorching seven-under-par 65 on Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Masters, three strokes clear of a trio led by defending champion Scottie Scheffler.
Learning from Scottie and trying to go from being good to great
Sports, Published on 12/02/2025
» There are a few venues in our game that I would call cathedrals of golf -- Pebble Beach, Augusta National, St Andrews obviously, and maybe a few more that you could add in there. They mean a bit more than others which is probably to do with the history and the golfers who have won on those courses, and what those people have meant to the game of golf.
When Spurs did the 'Double' in the remarkable 1960-61 season
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 01/02/2025
» Tottenham Hotspur's 2-1 home defeat to relegation-threatened Leicester City last weekend has understandably put a lot of pressure on Australian boss Ange Postecoglou. It was their sixth defeat in seven Premier League games and left Spurs in an embarrassing 15th place.
Milan says no to all outdoor smoking in Italy's toughest ban
AFP, Published on 01/01/2025
» MILAN (ITALY) - Smokers in Italy's financial and fashion capital of Milan risk being fined for lighting up on city streets or crowded public areas, after the country's toughest ban comes into effect Wednesday.
Thailand wins silver in global hospitality competition
Life, Published on 16/12/2024
» Team Thailand claimed second place at the prestigious "World Young Chef Young Waiter Young Mixologist (YYY) Competition 2024", recently held in Singapore.
A master of Irish music
Life, John Clewley, Published on 08/10/2024
» The late Prof Mick Moloney, a well-known Bangkok resident who passed away in 2022, left behind a huge musical and academic legacy. He was recognised as a master of Irish music and one of the foremost experts on Irish-American music.
Playing cat and mouse at Downing Street
Roger Crutchley, Published on 06/10/2024
» Important news from London. Larry the Cat has a new housemate at Downing Street. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the arrival of a white Siberian kitten called Prince. This breed of cat is apparently "good at problem solving" so considering the state of the UK at the moment it should be kept very busy in the PM's office. It is unclear if it will attend Cabinet meetings as being a Russian breed it may face security issues.