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French couple plan three-month swim across Atlantic
Published on 20/09/2025
» MARSEILLE, France - A French couple is training in the Mediterranean to prepare for what they hope will be a record-breaking three-month relay swim across the Atlantic.
How China's new 'durian express' recalls emperor's efforts to sate consort's lychee love
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/09/2025
» Native to Southeast Asia, durian is a highly divisive fruit. Some people love it, while others cannot stand being in the same room with one.
Chebet delights Tokyo crowd with 10,000m win
AFP, Published on 13/09/2025
» TOKYO - Beatrice Chebet won the 10,000 metres world title while the cream of sprinting delighted a sellout 55,000 crowd at the world championships on Saturday — a stark contrast to the empty stadium at the Covid-affected Tokyo Games in 2021.
Patama hails badminton's global rise at BWF Worlds
Published on 01/09/2025
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, president of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), has declared the 29th BWF World Championships in Paris a resounding success, highlighting historic breakthroughs, strong local performances, and the sport’s growing global appeal.
'Emotional' Yu, 12, celebrates historic world swimming medal
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» SINGAPORE - China's Yu Zidi said she felt "quite emotional" after the 12-year-old became the youngest swimmer in history to win a world championships medal.
Communication breakdown
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/07/2025
» Athipat Boonleang, a deaf gay rider, was on the way to deliver a parcel. Confused by the customer's location, she sent a text message to no avail. She contacted an online sign language interpretation service only to find that it is suspended.
Silver flash for Puripol
Sports, Published on 24/07/2025
» Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson claimed a silver medal in the 100-metre race at the Fisu World University Games 2025 in Germany on Tuesday.
Israel looks to hire more Thai workers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/07/2025
» Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungreangkit said there has been a surge in demand for Thai workers in Israel, with 10,000 new job openings emerging as tensions in the region show signs of easing.
OCSC tightens grip on exam cheating problem
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/07/2025
» The Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) has reaffirmed its confidence in rigorous anti-cheating measures for civil service entrance examinations, says Deputy Secretary-General Kitipong Maharatthanawong.
Olympic champion Lyles to make 100m season debut at London Diamond League
AFP, Published on 18/07/2025
» LONDON - Olympic champion Noah Lyles reignites competition with Letsile Tebogo over 100m at Saturday's Diamond League meet in London, a week after the American marked his return to action with victory in the 200m over the Botswanan in Monaco.