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Time bomb found in car heading to Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/06/2025
» Two men were arrested after police found a homemade time bomb in their car at a checkpoint in Phangnga province early Tuesday morning. They were heading to Phuket.
Time bomb found in car heading to Phuket
News, Online Reporters, Published on 24/06/2025
» Two men were arrested after police found a homemade time bomb in their car at a checkpoint in Phangnga province early Tuesday morning. They were heading to Phuket.
Latvian, 71, caught with heroin haul
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/06/2025
» A 71-year-old Latvian man was arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport after authorities found about three kilos of heroin concealed in his luggage during a transit stop en route to Malaysia, according to Pol Maj Gen Cherngron Rimphadee, commander of Immigration Division 2.
A 10-day journey across snowy Iran
Roger Crutchley, Published on 22/06/2025
» Watching events unfold in the Middle East last week sparked memories of the brief time I spent in Iran a long time ago in more peaceful times. In February 1969 I travelled across the northern part of the nation during an overland trip from London to New Delhi. The country was still run by the Shah who was overthrown 10 years later in the Iranian Revolution.
Venezuela's El Dorado, where gold is currency of the poor
AFP, Published on 17/06/2025
» EL DORADO — In the Venezuelan mining community of El Dorado, the majority of residents carry around gold instead of cards or cash to pay for groceries.
Indian suspects flee after compatriot's body found on Koh Samet
News, Online Reporters, Published on 21/05/2025
» Two Indian men suspected of murdering a compatriot and dumping his body in the sea off Koh Samet in Rayong province last week have fled Thailand, police said on Wednesday.
IRPC Forms Crisis Unit, Eyes ASEAN Growth
Published on 12/05/2025
» To navigate mounting global economic and trade uncertainties, IRPC Public Company Limited has launched a dedicated Crisis War Room aimed at enabling swift, real-time responses to market volatility. The initiative, announced on 9 May 2025 by President and CEO Mr Terdkiat Prommool, is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the company’s long-term investment position. At the same time, IRPC is reinforcing its core operations through improved production efficiency, cost reduction, and sound financial risk management. These efforts are anchored in two strategic pillars: 1. Core Up Lift and 2. Step Up & Beyond.
Behaviour shift key to ending plastic use
News, Published on 12/05/2025
» Southeast Asia is no stranger to the plastic crisis. Despite growing awareness and countless"reduce, reuse, recycle" campaigns, single-use plastic consumption remains stubbornly high.
Hamas to release hostage as part of direct Gaza talks with US
AFP, Published on 12/05/2025
» GAZA CITY - Hamas said it would release a US-Israeli hostage held in Gaza as the group revealed it was engaged in direct talks with the United States towards a ceasefire in the war-battered territory.
Bayer Champions Low-Carbon Practices for Sustainable Farming
Published on 08/05/2025
» The farm sector, in a bid for sustainability, strives to grow and concurrently fight climate-induced challenges. In this regard, Bayer showcases a new initiative – a new kind of seed trays that reduce both waste and plant diseases for farmers in Thailand. While delivering the trays to its farmer network, Bayer shows supports to “High Land” farming in preparation for flooding.