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Thai rapper 'won't be silenced' after Apple state hacking warning
AFP, Published on 25/11/2021
» A Thai rapper vowed not to be silenced on Thursday after he and at least five other government critics received messages from Apple warning that state-sponsored hackers could be targeting their phones.
Pandemic respite for 'sea gypsies' threatened by mass tourism
AFP, Published on 23/11/2020
» PHUKET: Coronavirus has wrought havoc across the world, but for Thailand's "sea gypsies" it has brought welcome respite from the threat of mass tourism.
Meet Thailand's secret weapon in climate change battle
AFP, Published on 02/03/2020
» Bangkok's future hangs in the balance.
The 97km that frustrate China's mastery of the Mekong
AFP, Published on 10/01/2020
» CHIANG KHONG: Ninety-seven kilometres of rocks in Thai waters stand between Beijing and dominance over the Mekong, a mighty river that feeds millions as it threads south from the Tibetan plateau through five countries before emptying into the South China Sea.
Cheese fans upset over plans for pasteurised camembert
AFP, Published on 30/04/2019
» FLERS, France: Surrounded by mottled brown-and-white cows basking in the Normandy spring sunshine, Patrick Mercier admits his prized raw-milk camembert doesn't come cheap, but suggests not everyone should have to make the cheese this way.
Tourists flee islands as tropical storm Pabuk closes in
AFP, Published on 03/01/2019
» KHAO LAK, Phangnga: Tens of thousands of tourists have fled some of the country's most popular islands and resort areas as tropical storm Pabuk closes in and threatens to batter the southern region with heavy rains, winds and seven-metre waves.
Cave boys speak of 'miracle' rescue after hospital discharge
AFP, Published on 18/07/2018
» Twelve boys and their football coach who survived a highly dangerous and dramatic rescue from a flooded Thai cave spoke publicly of their incredible ordeal for the first time on Wednesday at a press conference that was beamed around the world.
Treacherous cave rescue bid enters day two
AFP, Published on 09/07/2018
» MAE SAI, Chiang Rai: A treacherous rescue bid to free a youth football team trapped in a flooded Thai cave entered its second day Monday, with nine of the "Wild Boars" still inside after elite divers guided four out.
War on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws
AFP, Published on 01/07/2018
» PARIS: For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts.
Christmas Typhoon Kingfisher hits Philippines
AFP, Published on 26/12/2016
» DARAGA, PHILIPPINES - A powerful typhoon hit the Philippines late Sunday, cutting off electricity to millions and disrupting Christmas celebrations for tens of thousands who fled its approach, officials said.