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Bumrungrad shines at Phuket’s first Pride Parade
Published on 12/07/2024
» Executives and staff from Bumrungrad International Hospital and the VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center took part in the inaugural Discover Phuket Pride 2024 parade, making history as they marched through the vibrant streets of Phuket’s historic Old Town. This landmark event celebrated and promoted diversity and inclusion across race, religion, culture, and gender, bringing together a colourful and spirited crowd.
Phuket paints over rainbow crosswalks for safety
News, Published on 11/07/2024
» Authorities in Phuket are painting over the rainbow crosswalks created for Pride Month in June because their extra width and slippery paint led to more motorcycle accidents.
Philippines probes mayor's citizenship, alleged ties to Chinese crime
Published on 10/07/2024
» MANILA - The Philippine senate threatened on Wednesday to arrest a small town mayor for contempt during a hearing investigating her alleged ties with Chinese criminal syndicates, a case that has captivated the nation amid tension between Manila and Bejing.
Myanmar junta risks losing gem, tourist hubs to armed groups
Published on 08/07/2024
» Myanmar’s military regime is at risk of losing economic hubs in the northeast and along the west coast as resistance forces say they are taking over major towns after a China-brokered cease-fire collapsed last month.
Lisa's hit boosts Yaowarat, soft power
Published on 07/07/2024
» The release of the Rockstar music video by Lalisa "Lisa" Manobal on June 28 has boosted the popularity of Bangkok's Yaowarat (Chinatown) area.
Reformist candidate wins Iran’s presidential election
New York Times, Published on 06/07/2024
» TEHRAN - In an election upset in Iran, the reformist candidate, Masoud Pezeshkian, who advocated for moderate policies at home and improved relations with the West, won the presidential runoff election, beating his hard-line rival, the Ministry of Interior said on Saturday morning.
Summer sojourns outside of Thailand
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 04/07/2024
» With the onset of the monsoons coupled with the heat in the Thai capital (and yes, we are talking about the weather, for once), it is time to experience the onslaught of milder summer. Guru By Bangkok Post lists places where you can chill in the cool summer breeze.
26,000 evacuate as US wildfire spreads
New York Times, Published on 04/07/2024
» CALIFORNIA - When a fast-moving wildfire began marching across thousands of acres of Butte County on Tuesday, David Pittman did not panic. He packed up his family, including their 90-pound (40-kilogramme) African sulcata tortoise, and drove to his sister’s house across town in Oroville, California.
Sanam Luang to be converted into entertainment venue
Life, Published on 04/07/2024
» From July 11-15, Sanam Luang will be converted into an entertainment venue for the "Celebrations On the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty the King's 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary 28th July 2024".
Car bomb by police flats 'undermines peace talks'
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 03/07/2024
» An academic in Yala has criticised what he says is sluggish progress in the peace talks in the deep South following a car bomb outside police flats in this southern border province on June 30.