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Qualifier turns into reality check
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 29/04/2026
» It was with some trepidation that I recently attempted to qualify for the US Open. I emptied my savings account and went and had a look at Aronimink Golf Club located just outside of Philadelphia in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The club has a rich history dating back to 1896. In 1926, Aronimink acquired 300 acres in Newtown Square and commissioned Donald Ross to design this historic golf course. On Memorial Day of 1928, the club moved into the current clubhouse.
'Paris of the East' turns 'Concrete Oven'
Oped, Published on 29/04/2026
» If you stand on the banks of the Khlong Saen Saep today, near the glossy high-rises of Wireless Road, you are witnessing a battle for the soul of Bangkok. On one hand, you see the future: concrete embankments and new walkways, part of a government push to connect the city in the vein of European capitals or our neighbour, Singapore. On the other hand, you see the ghosts of the past: fresh stumps of rain trees that stood for decades, severed to make way for the very cement intended to "beautify" the city. It is a paradox that defines modern Bangkok. We are a city desperate to be green, yet addicted to grey.
Donald Trump and his tragedy of errors
Oped, Published on 29/04/2026
» It is true, as Alexander Pope once said, that to err is human. But while everyone is fallible, some humans are more prone to error than others. The history of authoritarian and absolutist political rule is rife with figures whose mistakes proved calamitous not just for themselves but for the societies they ruled.
Trump hails British as 'friends' as king visits amid Iran tensions
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has "no closer friends" than the British, as he welcomed King Charles III to the White House on a state visit overshadowed by tensions over the Iran war.
Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Efforts to end the Middle East war appeared at a standstill on Tuesday, with the US considering Tehran's latest offer to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran saying Washington could no longer dictate terms.
EU urges Asean to shun Russian oil
Published on 28/04/2026
» BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei - The European Union’s top diplomat has urged partner countries in Southeast Asia not to turn to Russia for oil supplies as they try to cope with widespread fuel shortages caused by the Middle East conflict.
Russian oligarch’s superyacht clears Hormuz
Published on 28/04/2026
» A luxury superyacht linked to a Russian oligarch passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, data showed Tuesday, despite the parallel blockades maintained there by the United States and Iran.
UAE quits Opec in blow to global oil cartel
Published on 28/04/2026
» DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was quitting Opec and Opec+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy.
“AI for Teachers” Upskills 160,000+ Thai Educators for a Digital Future
Published on 28/04/2026
» The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with Microsoft Thailand and key educational partners including the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC), the Office of Vocational Education Commission (OVEC), the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST), and the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA), announced the success of the “AI for Teachers” project. The initiative has successfully developed skills and fostered understanding in artificial intelligence, empowering Thai educators to effectively, ethically, and responsibly integrate AI into their teaching practices. This includes the creation of new learning materials and innovative teaching methods, reflecting a new dimension of learning in the digital era.
Thai Airways to almost double fuel surcharges this week
Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2026
» Thai Airways International will raise its fuel surcharges by nearly 100% on many routes for tickets issued from May 1 onwards to cope with the soaring price of jet fuel.