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Biden to speak as US says taking Hamas threats seriously
AFP, Published on 10/10/2023
» WASHINGTON - The White House said Tuesday it was taking Hamas threats to execute hostages seriously, as US President Joe Biden prepared to deliver remarks about Israel's war with the militant group.
Many killed in artillery strike in northern Myanmar
Reuters, Published on 10/10/2023
» NAYPYITAW - Myanmar's military was not responsible for an artillery strike that killed at least 30 people at a refugee camp in Kachin state on the border with China, a junta spokesperson told local media on Tuesday.
Trump's darkening language sparks fears of violence
AFP, Published on 10/10/2023
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump's populist, politically incorrect language is often framed as an asset but a troubling escalation in his incendiary rhetoric is prompting fears over the potential for violence among his inflamed supporters.
Uncertain future for tens of thousands fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh
AFP, Published on 26/09/2023
» LACHIN CORRIDOR (AZERBAIJAN) - A continuous stream of vehicles crept along the only road out of Nagorno-Karabakh towards Armenia, carrying tens of thousands of refugees now faced with an uncertain future.
Focusing on foreigners
Business, Published on 25/09/2023
» Thailand has long been a popular destination among tourists and long-stay travellers, including expatriates and retirees.
Licence mystery
Postbag, Published on 24/09/2023
» Re: "Small hotels urged to get a licence", (BP, Sept 11).
Groundbreaking Elephant Rescue: Unchained Elephants' Historic Effort Saves One-Eyed Bull Elephant
Published on 21/09/2023
» Chained next to a garbage dump with scarce food and a single functioning eye, an elderly bull elephant endured four brutal years in captivity in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Chained, malnourished, and with only one functioning eye, his plight was nothing short of devastating.
Abbot gets no thanks, son-in-law flees, bathtub exit
News, Mae Moo, Published on 17/09/2023
» Bad drug memories
Covid's back: Here's what to know this fall and winter
AFP, Published on 13/09/2023
» WASHINGTON - As colder weather sets in, Covid rates are once more rising across the Northern Hemisphere, with several new variants on the scene.
A glimpse into an ageing society
Life, Published on 11/09/2023
» According to the Department of Provincial Administration, in 2022, almost 19% of Thailand's population of 66,090,475 were aged 60 or over -- officially elderly people. This data does not include the elderly not counted in the census, which could raise the percentage to as high as 20%. Bangkok's percentage of elderly people is 21.48%, Chiang Mai's 21.14%, and Nonthaburi's 20.14%. These figures suggest that Thailand is on the verge of becoming a super-aged society.