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‘Dancing in their hands’: Japan’s kabuki wig masters
AFP, Published on 23/04/2026
» TOKYO - Every actor in kabuki — a traditional Japanese performing art celebrated for its striking makeup and elaborate costumes — relies on one final, essential element to fully inhabit their role: the wig.
Woman fights for return of dog
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/04/2026
» A woman has filed a police complaint with the police Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) after her friend allegedly refused to return her 10-year-old Pomeranian dog, “Kati”, unless she paid 100,000 baht for “care and medical expenses”.
‘World’s smallest coffee shops’ star at Milan Design Week
Online Reporters, Published on 22/04/2026
» Milan Design Week has been entirely fulfilling for design lovers all over the world. Still, the constant stream of revelations may have left some feeling a little fatigued from keeping up. That said, De’Longhi, in collaboration with Simon Weisse Studio, has just unveiled its latest conceptual project—bringing together art and coffee in a fresh, creative way.
Tiny, defiant Nile island caught up in Sudanese war
AFP, Published on 22/04/2026
» KHARTOUM - For nearly two years, Al-Shubbak watched through ancient grey eyes as Tuti, the crescent-shaped island in the heart of the Sudanese capital she calls home, emptied of its inhabitants under a punishing paramilitary siege.
Thailand offers backing for Myanmar's bid to normalise Asean ties
Reuters, Published on 22/04/2026
» Thailand wants to play a leading role in Myanmar's bid to normalise its ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) after five years on the sidelines, the Thai foreign minister said ahead of a meeting on Wednesday with new President Min Aung Hlaing.
Police investigate parasailing incident in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 22/04/2026
» PHUKET – Police and maritime officials have launched an investigation into a parasailing incident off Kamala beach in which a tow rope snapped mid-air, sending a tourist into the sea. The tourist survived without serious injury.
Heavy rains lure frogs out of hiding and villagers out of homes
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 22/04/2026
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA – Residents of Taling Chan village in Khon Buri district have been heading out after dark to catch frogs for food following heavy rains brought by a passing summer storm.
Farmers say mill still owes them B42m for last year's crop
Published on 21/04/2026
» About 150 farmers filed a complaint with police in Bangkok on Wednesday, seeking help in getting 42 million baht they say is still owed them for rice they delivered to a local mill early last year..
Nike and ISAMAYA lets us chase their new running-meets-beauty drop
Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 21/04/2026
» Nike and ISAMAYA are back with another link-up, unveiling the “Run Forever” collection, a slick fusion of sport and beauty. The drop includes a limited-edition release of the Vomero Premium Silhouette in a palette of greys and chromes together, monochromatic running apparel, alongside a specially designed massage tool that leans into post-run recovery.
Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz
Reuters, Published on 21/04/2026
» ATHENS — Fraudulent messages promising safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency have been sent to some shipping companies whose vessels are stranded west of the waterway, Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS has warned.