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Bomb at fertility clinic in California kills one
AFP, Published on 18/05/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - An explosion outside a California fertility clinic Saturday killed one person in what the local mayor described as a bomb attack.
World Press Photo suspends credit for 'Napalm Girl' picture
AFP, Published on 16/05/2025
» AMSTERDAM - World Press Photo suspended on Friday the credit for who took one of the most iconic pictures in history, the Vietnam War image "Napalm Girl", after doubts were raised over the photograph's authorship.
French PM to testify on child abuse scandal
AFP, Published on 14/05/2025
» PARIS - French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Wednesday faces one of the most delicate moments of his five months in office as he responds to questions from a parliamentary committee investigating claims of sexual abuse at a Catholic school.
Strict Covid-19 prevention measures for preschool centres
Online Reporters, Published on 14/05/2025
» The Social Development Office has announced measures to combat the spread of coronavirus in preschool development centres across Bangkok.
Italian delights in Chiang Mai
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/05/2025
» Coming to the tenth anniversary since opening in May 2015, akyra Manor Hotel Chiang Mai in Nimman has been rebranded as Amanor Hotel Chiang Mai and its soft reboot has been extended to its signature all-day dining restaurant Italics, which has been relaunched as Lumi.
70% turnout predicted for municipal polls on Sunday
Published on 10/05/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) expects a 70% voter turnout for nationwide elections on Sunday for municipal mayors and council members, with major centres such as Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima and Pattaya under close watch as competition is expected to be fierce.
Asia-Pacific air passengers unaware of lithium battery risks, poll finds
Published on 08/05/2025
» Despite several high-profile incidents, travellers in the Asia-Pacific area routinely bring devices powered by lithium-ion batteries on flights and still have little understanding of the potential risks, a poll has found.
Tech and Community Drive Circular Cities Forward
Published on 07/05/2025
» At The Economist Impact’s 4th annual Sustainability Week Asia 2025, a panel discussion titled “Creating Circular Cities” offered diverse insights into how Asia can transition from linear to circular urban models through technological innovation and community engagement.
BITEC BURI Targets B2C with 2 Billion Baht LIVE & PLAY Transformation, Launching “SAMA Garden” as Thailand's First All-in-One Green Lifestyle Centre
Published on 07/05/2025
» On May 6, 2025, BITEC BURI, led by Mr. Pitipat Buri, Chief Executive Officer of BHIRAJ BURI GROUP officially launched its new Green Lifestyle Centre in the Bangna district under the name “SAMA Garden”. Spanning over 11,000 square meters within the BITEC BURI complex, the project aims to provide city dwellers with a rejuvenating green space — a place to recharge their energy and escape the chaos of urban life. The concept is to offer a peaceful, inspiring environment for people of all ages, where they can easily integrate green living into their daily lives by shopping for plants, creating their own “0-Minute Garden,” enjoying food, or participating in hands-on experience workshops – all aimed at enhancing their quality of life through a connection with nature.
Hong Kong records first decline in number of licensed restaurants in 6 years
Published on 06/05/2025
» The number of licensed restaurants in Hong Kong has dropped year on year for the first time in six years, a South China Morning Post analysis has found, with experts attributing the decline partly to locals travelling to mainland China and tourists preferring lighter food options such as street snacks.