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WORLD

Europe climate report signals rising extremes

AFP, Published on 29/04/2026

» PARIS (FRANCE) - Europe endured a historic heatwave across Nordic countries, shrinking glaciers and record sea temperatures in 2025 as the fast-warming continent faces more frequent climate extremes, a new report showed on Wednesday.

THAILAND

32 mines found in one day near border

News, Published on 29/04/2026

» A military demining unit found 32 anti‑personnel landmines in a single day during clearance operations in Sa Kaeo province over the weekend, highlighting the continuing danger along parts of the Thai‑Cambodian border, which are still riddled with explosives from past conflicts.

SPORTS

Qualifier turns into reality check

Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 29/04/2026

» It was with some trepidation that I recently attempted to qualify for the US Open. I emptied my savings account and went and had a look at Aronimink Golf Club located just outside of Philadelphia in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The club has a rich history dating back to 1896. In 1926, Aronimink acquired 300 acres in Newtown Square and commissioned Donald Ross to design this historic golf course. On Memorial Day of 1928, the club moved into the current clubhouse.

OPINION

'Paris of the East' turns 'Concrete Oven'

Oped, Published on 29/04/2026

» If you stand on the banks of the Khlong Saen Saep today, near the glossy high-rises of Wireless Road, you are witnessing a battle for the soul of Bangkok. On one hand, you see the future: concrete embankments and new walkways, part of a government push to connect the city in the vein of European capitals or our neighbour, Singapore. On the other hand, you see the ghosts of the past: fresh stumps of rain trees that stood for decades, severed to make way for the very cement intended to "beautify" the city. It is a paradox that defines modern Bangkok. We are a city desperate to be green, yet addicted to grey.

OPINION

A bridge too far

Oped, Postbag, Published on 29/04/2026

» Re: "Singapore eyes bridge potential", (BP, April 28) & Land Bridge plan due for cabinet", (BP, April 26). PM Anutin Charnvirakul says the proposed southern Land Bridge project is suddenly vital due to a temporary shift in global trade routes. Of course, such a quickly grabbed upon straw is put forth by politicians in their blind adoration of public–private partnerships, the mother of all graft mechanisms. What else have they got?

LIFE

Pet Expo Thailand is back

Life, Published on 29/04/2026

» "Guardians Of The Heart" is the theme for Pet Expo Thailand 2026, which returns as one of the most exciting lifestyle events for animal lovers, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, from tomorrow to Sunday.

BUSINESS

UAE quits Opec in blow to global oil cartel

Published on 28/04/2026

» DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was quitting Opec and ​Opec+, dealing a heavy blow to the ‌oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy.

THAILAND

Doctors hail robotic kidney transplant

Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/04/2026

» Rajavithi Hospital has successfully carried out Thailand’s first robot-assisted kidney transplant using an organ from a brain-dead donor, marking a milestone in the country’s medical advancement and transplant capability.

THAILAND

Vietnamese fleeing scam gang in Cambodia held in Si Sa Ket

Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2026

» Twelve Vietnamese nationals, who claimed to have escaped a scam network in Cambodia, have been arrested after they crossed the border illegally into Si Sa Ket province, the Royal Thai Army said on Tuesday.