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US defence chief sacks top army general
AFP, Published on 03/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - The Trump administration has fired army chief of staff General Randy George and two other senior figures, officials said on Friday, in a surprise shake-up just as US forces are locked in a major war against Iran.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: April 3-9
Guru, Published on 03/04/2026
» Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Braving high fuel costs, Filipinos flock to crucifixion spectacle
AFP, Published on 03/04/2026
» SAN FERNANDO (PHILIPPINES) - Hundreds of Filipinos and tourists flocked to a sun-bleached field north of Manila on Good Friday to witness one of the country's most blood-soaked displays of religious fervour, undeterred by rising fuel prices driven by the Middle East war.
Sale near for Thai-owned Sheffield Wednesday
Published on 01/04/2026
» Progress has been reported in efforts to sell the troubled English football club Sheffield Wednesday, with the head of an American private equity group scheduled to meet with team staff this week, according to UK media reports.
At gas stations, Americans say they're 'paying the price' of Iran war
AFP, Published on 01/04/2026
» FALLS CHURCH (UNITED STATES) - At a gas station in the Washington suburbs, drivers confronted the harsh domestic repercussions of the war on Iran, as spiking fuel prices hit household budgets hard.
Harry Potter is coming to HBO this Christmas
Life, Published on 01/04/2026
» HBO Max last week released the official teaser for the eight-episode first season of the upcoming original Harry Potter series, titled Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone, at the HBO Max UK & Ireland launch event. The series will debut at Christmas on HBO and will be available to stream exclusively on HBO Max where it's available, including recent launch markets in the Asia Pacific, Germany, Italy, and the UK and Ireland.
VEOCEL™ Lyocell Production Expands to Asia – Launching a New Chapter for Nonwovens in the Region
Published on 31/03/2026
» Prachinburi (Thailand), 31 March 2026 – VEOCEL™, Lenzing's flagship specialty nonwovens brand, expands production at its Thai plant in Prachinburi. This is the first-ever production of its nonwoven-grade lyocell fibres in Asia. Built in 2022 with a 100,000-ton annual production capacity, the facility - previously focused on fibres for textile applications - now can directly meet the demand for VEOCEL™’s biodegradable[1], wood-based lyocell fibres for nonwovens products. These fibres are an essential ingredient for high-quality nonwovens products, ranging from baby wipes to facial sheet masks and everyday personal hygiene items.
High-end urban tranquility
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 31/03/2026
» Since heading West via the Middle East seems a tad risky right now and with flight prices up in the air, it is time to go east.
Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort opens in May
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 30/03/2026
» Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort is set to open its doors in May, unveiling a new beachside sanctuary that showcases authentic Southern Thai design and introduces guests to the concept of “Nit Thra” — the “soul of rest", which encourages harmony, relaxation and restoration.
Pope decries widening rich-poor gap on Monaco visit
AFP, Published on 28/03/2026
» MONACO - Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the widening gap between the haves and have-nots as he visited Monaco, a millionaires’ playground that is the surprise pick for the first western European trip of his papacy.