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Nuts and beer: booze-free bar offers Saudis a pub vibe
AFP, Published on 19/11/2025
» RIYADH — Draft beer, peanuts and big-screen sports... the scene is reminiscent of pubs worldwide, but in Saudi Arabia's capital, customers in white robes or black veils sip alcohol-free pints with no expectation of a hangover.
Keeping in step with ballroom moves
Roger Crutchley, Published on 02/11/2025
» The most entertaining news of the week was the response to President Donald Trump's demolition of the East Wing of the White House so he can build a "big, beautiful ballroom". It is probably fair to say it prompted a "mixed reaction" -- many being totally horrified.
Happy's back
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/08/2025
» Happy Gilmore is back 29 years after the original movie helped make Adam Sandler a comedy superstar. Whether you're a fan of the 1996 film or not, there's no denying how important Happy Gilmore was to pop culture at the time and how it cemented itself as a cult sports comedy beloved by multiple generations.
Argentina court clears 3 accused in former One Direction singer Liam Payne's death
Published on 21/02/2025
» BUENOS AIRES - An Argentine court has cleared three of the five people accused of their alleged involvement in singer Liam Payne's death, local media reported on Thursday.
Former One Direction singer's manager, hotel staff failed 'vulnerable' singer before death, judge says
Published on 31/12/2024
» An Argentine judge argued that the manager of former One Direction singer Liam Payne and employees of the hotel where he was staying failed the popstar in the moments before his death and allowed charges against them to proceed, according to a statement from the prosecutor's office on Monday.
Birthday kids lose parents when customer shoots up restaurant
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/12/2024
» A boy celebrating his birthday and his young sister lost both their parents when a customer annoyed by a waiter fired several shots inside the busy restaurant, in Songkhla on Sunday night.
Birthday kids lose both parents when angry customer shoots up restaurant
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 23/12/2024
» SONGKHLA - A boy celebrating his birthday and his young sister lost both their parents when a drink-addled customer annoyed by a waiter fired several shots inside the busy restaurant, in Hat Yai district on Sunday night.
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.
Blue by Alain Ducasse Celebrates Fifth Consecutive Year with Michelin
Published on 29/11/2024
» Bangkok, November 2024 – Blue by Alain Ducasse, Bangkok's premier French fine-dining destination, proudly announces its continued success as a one-Michelin-starred restaurant for the fifth consecutive year (2021–2025). Situated in the heart of ICONSIAM with breathtaking views of the Chao Phraya River, the restaurant reaffirms its position as a trailblazer in Bangkok’s vibrant culinary scene, blending modern French cuisine with exceptional hospitality.
BoT, govt may have wrong inflation data
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 17/10/2024
» At the time of writing (Tuesday), the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) had not met to decide on the policy interest rate which is currently set at 2.50%. The panel was scheduled to meet yesterday and the committee was under pressure to lower the rate by 25 basis points. The pressure arises from many months of low inflation rates and the recent strong Thai baht. Several central banks in the region have cut their policy interest rates for those two reasons. The latest one is the Bank of Korea.