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Monks caught in poaching scandal
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 03/06/2024
» Sex and money scandals among rogue monks are old news, barely raising an eyebrow any more. What's grabbing headlines now? Monks involved in wildlife poaching.
Binance founder gets 4 months in US prison
Published on 01/05/2024
» SEATTLE - Changpeng Zhao, the former chief executive of Binance, was sentenced on Tuesday to four months in prison after pleading guilty to violating US laws against money laundering at the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.
Harvey Weinstein sex crimes conviction overturned
Published on 25/04/2024
» NEW YORK - The highest court in New York state has overturned the 2020 sex crimes conviction of former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, in the case that helped trigger the #MeToo movement.
Democrats investigating member's alleged affair with monk
Published on 11/04/2024
» The Democrat Party has launched a fact-finding investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving a party member and a Buddhist monk, following the circulation of a video online which sparked widespread criticism.
Thousands, some in trance, pay homage to sacred Thai tattoo master
Published on 24/03/2024
» NAKHON PATHOM: Thousands of devotees, some in a state of trance, gathered at a Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Bangkok renowned for sacred tattoos known as Sak Yant, paying their respects to a revered monk who mastered the practice and seeking purification.
Gamifying education
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/02/2024
» 'Dear Admin. I went out with friends to drink, but I do not remember what happened that night. The next day, my friends posted video clips in our group chat. The video features me kissing a friend. Due to that situation, other friends teased us to be a couple. I felt very awkward. What should I do?"
Japan to cut teachers' working hours amid 'serious' surge in mental health woes
South China Morning Post, Published on 04/02/2024
» The number of teachers who took leave due to mental illness at public schools in Japan climbed to a record high of 6,539 in fiscal 2022, a government survey showed, with an increased workload amid the Covid-19 pandemic cited as a possible factor.
Military denies targeting MP over Prayut house inspection
Online Reporters, Published on 30/01/2024
» The armed forces did not target a Move Forward MP over his conscription exemption because he wanted to inspect the army barracks residence where former prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha continues to live, Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang said on Tuesday.
Vince McMahon resigns from TKO, WWE over sex assault lawsuit
Reuters, Published on 27/01/2024
» BENGALURU - Vince McMahon resigned from wrestling giant TKO Group and the subsidiary WWE that he founded, over a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and trafficking, which he said he will fight, the company said on Friday.
It boils down to one question
News, Published on 20/01/2024
» A referendum question being discussed could prove costly both in monetary terms and for the reputation of Srettha Thavisin's administration.