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European court finds Russia committed abuses in Ukraine
AFP, Published on 09/07/2025
» STRASBOURG, France - A top European court on Wednesday ruled Russia committed a string of human rights violations in backing anti-Kyiv separatists in eastern Ukraine from 2014, in the downing of the MH17 flight that year and in invading Ukraine in 2022.
Singapore-Inspired Afternoon Tea Arrives at Shangri-La
Published on 07/07/2025
» Bangkok, July 1, 2025 – Discover a new world of refined indulgence with the Singapore-Inspired Afternoon Tea at Shangri-La Bangkok’s Lobby Lounge, where Southeast Asian flair meets elegant presentation—set against the serene backdrop of the Chao Phraya River.
It's a bit on the warm side in the UK
Roger Crutchley, Published on 06/07/2025
» It seems a trifle strange to be sitting in Bangkok and reading about a heatwave in London, but at times last week it's been hotter in Britain than Thailand, while the rest of Europe has also been sizzling. You know something is wrong when at Wimbledon the umbrellas have been going up not for the rain but to protect spectators from the sun.
Too much dazzle
Postbag, Published on 05/07/2025
» Re: "New rules to tone down too-bright Bangkok billboards", (BP, July 4).
Glow Like Royalty with the Royal Gold Spa
Published on 12/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 11, 2025 – Elevate your self-care routine to a regal level with the Royal Gold Experience, a limited-time luxury spa treatment offered at SPA InterContinental, Bangkok. This indulgent two-hour ritual blends the healing power of massage with the radiance-enhancing properties of gold, promising to leave guests feeling refreshed, revitalised and glowing from head to toe.
Missing Danish man found dead in Thai cell was unidentified for 2 months
Online Reporters, Published on 06/06/2025
» Jakob Jensen, a Danish national who had been missing in Thailand since March, has been confirmed dead. He died on March 26 while in custody at a Bangkok police station but remained unidentified for over two months.
Swing smart: Power tips for women
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 04/06/2025
» Women's clubs are usually lighter than men's, which helps generate a faster swing. The downside is that women sometimes have a more challenging time making good contact with the ball with these lighter clubs. Regardless of using men's or ladies' clubs when swinging, imagine that the club is heavy in your hands on the downswing to make better contact with the ground and the ball. You'll also generate more clubhead speed and overall carry distance.
Crab Kingdom Reigns at InterContinental's Sunday Brunch
Published on 30/05/2025
» Seafood enthusiasts have a new destination to mark on their culinary map as InterContinental Bangkok's Espresso restaurant elevates its renowned Sunday Brunch with what may be the most impressive crab selection in the capital.
If in doubt, just have a cup of tea
Roger Crutchley, Published on 25/05/2025
» You may recall last week's Battle of Britain item in PostScript featured two English ladies' who came across a German pilot who had crashed in a field. Their first reaction was to offer him a cup of tea, an indication of just how "having a cuppa" is ingrained in British culture. Admittedly that was 85 years ago but even these days most Brits wouldn't turn down a "cuppa".