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Elderly Britons back in UK after Taliban release
AFP, Published on 20/09/2025
» LONDON - An elderly British couple released by the Taliban authorities after almost eight months in detention in Afghanistan arrived back in the UK on Saturday.
Brighton College Bangkok Vibhavadi Celebrates the Grand Opening of a Landmark New School
Published on 19/09/2025
» Brighton College Bangkok has officially launched its highly anticipated Vibhavadi campus, a visionary new school and sister campus to the award-winning British International School of the Year 2025. Situated on Vibhavadi Road and spanning over 21,000 square metres, the school represents an investment exceeding 1.4 billion baht—establishing a new benchmark for international education in Thailand.
How did an Indian zoo get the world's most endangered great ape?
AFP, Published on 19/09/2025
» Tapanuli orangutans are the world's most endangered great ape. Fewer than 800 remain, all previously thought to be in their native Indonesia. But now an Indian zoo says it has one.
Border row spirals again
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/09/2025
» The tense situation in the border province of Sa Kaeo, with Cambodian villagers staging a rowdy protest at Ban Nong Ya Kaeo village, has resulted in injuries on both sides and requires attention from decision-makers in the Thai government.
Aroi Bonvoy Showcases Thailand’s Culinary Heritage
Published on 18/09/2025
» Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s award-winning travel programme and marketplace, has unveiled Aroi Bonvoy, an exclusive culinary journey that invites lovers of Thai cuisine to savour the kingdom’s authentic flavours through a curated collection of ten dishes celebrating locality, community, seasonality and sustainability.
UN report accuses Israel of ‘genocide’ in Gaza
AFP, Published on 16/09/2025
» GENEVA - United Nations investigators on Tuesday accused Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza in a bid to “destroy the Palestinians”, blaming Israel’s prime minister and other top officials for incitement.
Floods devastate India's breadbasket of Punjab
AFP, Published on 16/09/2025
» GURDASPUR (INDIA) - The fields are full but the paddy brown and wilted, and the air thick with the stench of rotting crops and livestock -- the aftermath of record monsoon rains that have devastated India's breadbasket.
Bitec to host cutting-edge construction expo
Life, Published on 16/09/2025
» The latest technologies for the region's construction, mining and concrete industries will be presented during CBA Expo 2025 and Concrete Expo Asia 2025, which will be held on the same premises at Bitec Hall 100, Bang Na-Trat Road, from Sept 24-26.
Floods 'a recurring nightmare'
Oped, Published on 16/09/2025
» Thailand has faced floods for more than a century. Some years are worse than others, but the pattern is consistent. The catastrophic 2011 floods remain the most painful reminder: according to the World Bank, they caused US$46.5 billion (1.5 trillion baht) in economic losses, displaced 13 million people, and claimed approximately 800 lives. Much of the country's industrial heartland was submerged for months, severely impacting global supply chains.
Isan sound goes global
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/09/2025
» Last month, World Beat was invited to join a government sponsored event to promote molam music from Isan on the international stage. The event was held on Aug 12 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok as part of the National Science and Technology Fair 2025.