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'Absolute madness': Thailand's pet lion problem
AFP, Published on 29/07/2025
» CHIANG MAI — Behind a car repair business on a nondescript Thai street are the cherished pets of a rising TikTok animal influencer: two lions and a 200-kilogramme lion-tiger hybrid called "Big George."
Iran says it held 'frank' nuclear talks with European powers
AFP, Published on 25/07/2025
» ISTANBUL - Iranian diplomats said they held "frank and detailed" nuclear talks on Friday with counterparts from Germany, Britain and France, who have threatened to trigger sanctions if Tehran fails to agree a deal on uranium enrichment and cooperation with United Nations (UN) inspectors.
Toilet survey finds gender gap in Japan's restrooms
Published on 18/07/2025
» Women lining up for restrooms at train stations and other crowded public facilities is a common sight in Japan, while men rarely queue. Some suggest it's because women need more time, but one user of ladies' rooms has found that men actually have access to nearly twice as many toilets.
The price of progress
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 23/06/2025
» Ongoing construction at the former site of Scala is opposite a major predecessor. Opening in 1985 at the corner of Pathumwan Intersection, MBK Center is located on a plot of land leased to Mah Boon Krong Drying and Silo Co Ltd. It features a 20-storey office building and an eight-storey shopping mall.
Follow the contract
Postbag, Published on 22/06/2025
» Re: "King Power seeks to close duty-free shops", (BP, June 17).
Israel, Iran trade blows for third day with no sign of letup
Published on 15/06/2025
» Israel and Iran continued intense bombardments on one another’s territories for the third day, with no sign of a reprieve and growing concerns over a wider conflict in one of the world’s key oil-producing regions.
Iran launches new attack wave on Israel as conflict widens
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/06/2025
» LONDON — Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles against Israel following an unprecedented direct attack on its nuclear facilities, ramping up a conflict between sworn enemies that threatens to engulf the Middle East and disrupt global oil supplies.
Departure service fees to increase at six airports
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/06/2025
» The passenger service charge (PSC) for domestic departures will go up from 50 baht to 75 baht per person, while the international charge will rise from 400 baht to 425 baht per person at six airports, effective Oct 1 this year, the Department of Airports (DoA) announced.
ASPIRE Onnut Station Sets New Sukhumvit Standard
Published on 04/06/2025
» Bangkok (4 June 2025) – A bold new chapter in Sukhumvit condominium living begins with the launch of ASPIRE Onnut Station, a move-in ready flagship development that redefines the Exclusive ALL-IN Lifestyle. Developed through a joint venture between AP Thailand—the nation’s leading condominium developer—and Japan’s Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., this landmark project offers an exceptional blend of location, intelligent design, and superior quality. Situated just 200 metres from BTS Onnut, ASPIRE Onnut Station presents an ideal combination of private and shared spaces tailored for today’s dynamic urban lifestyles—at a price point that makes premium city living more accessible than ever.
New hotel law raises safety concerns
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/06/2025
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has raised the alarm for property owners over a new draft law for hotels, warning it could infringe on the rights of residents and compromise tourist safety, which is already a blemish for Thailand.