Showing 1 - 10 of 6,133
If in doubt, just have a cup of tea
Roger Crutchley, Published on 25/05/2025
» You may recall last week's Battle of Britain item in PostScript featured two English ladies' who came across a German pilot who had crashed in a field. Their first reaction was to offer him a cup of tea, an indication of just how "having a cuppa" is ingrained in British culture. Admittedly that was 85 years ago but even these days most Brits wouldn't turn down a "cuppa".
3 killed in police helicopter crash in Prachuap Khiri Khan
Online Reporters, Published on 24/05/2025
» A police helicopter crashed and burst into flames in Muang district of Prachuap Khiri Khan on Saturday afternoon. Three people were killed and one person parachuted out.
Thailand's G-Token a borrowing innovation
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/05/2025
» The current monetary system has long served as a medium of exchange for goods, but encrypted digital information systems are challenging that legacy.
Short of prison space, UK looks to US model of time off for good conduct
New York Times, Published on 23/05/2025
» LONDON — In February, Britain’s justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, travelled to Texas. As a lawmaker from the centre-left Labour Party, her trip to the Republican state was somewhat off-brand, but she was on a serious mission: to try to find solutions to Britain’s chronic prison overcrowding crisis.
Rare earth production outside China 'major milestone'
AFP, Published on 23/05/2025
» An Australian firm's production of a heavy rare earth, a first outside of China, is a "major milestone" in diversifying a critical supply chain dominated by Beijing, experts say.
Denzel takes the day
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 22/05/2025
» Hollywood actor Denzel Washington received a surprise honorary Palme d'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this week. The accolade was given to him in recognition of his outstanding career.
Pro-Russia Ukrainian ex-MP shot dead in Spain
AFP, Published on 21/05/2025
» POZUELO DE ALARCON, Spain - A US-sanctioned Ukrainian ex-MP and senior aide to the former pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych was shot dead near Madrid on Wednesday.
Mexican navy sailing ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing 2
Published on 18/05/2025
» NEW YORK — A Mexican navy sailing ship on a goodwill tour drifted directly into the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, smashing its masts and rigging and killing two people.
Similan Islands to close for five months
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2025
» Similan Islands will be closed for five months for natural rehabilitation and management elevation, with e-tickets required for all tourists upon reopening.
Chia Tai Launches Smart Agriculture Hub in Chachoengsao
Published on 15/05/2025
» Chachoengsao, 9 May 2025 – Chia Tai Company Limited, Thailand’s leading innovative agricultural company, has officially launched the “Chia Tai Experience”, also known as the Chia Tai Agricultural Center, in Bang Nam Priao District, Chachoengsao Province. This new centre is designed to enhance the capabilities of Thai farmers by integrating knowledge, advanced technology, and agricultural management to support sustainable farming and improve farmers' quality of life. The initiative is being carried out in collaboration with leading partners such as XAG and Yanmar S.P. Co., Ltd., delivering comprehensive smart agricultural solutions.