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When repressive states choose terror over death
News, Published on 23/01/2026
» Fyodor Dostoevsky -- one of the few writers to survive state terror and return with a psychology sharp enough to indict it.
Galaxy Ring battery swells, traps user’s finger
Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 30/09/2025
» A British YouTuber was forced to seek hospital help after his Samsung Galaxy Ring’s battery swelled and trapped his finger just before he was due to board a long-haul flight in Hawaii. Airport staff insisted the ring be removed due to fire concerns.
One dead, others missing as Typhoon Bualoi lands in Vietnam
Published on 29/09/2025
» HANOI - Typhoon Bualoi made landfall in northern central Vietnam in the early hours of Monday, damaging houses and knocking down power grids, with at least one person dead and 12 fishermen missing as the storm brought flooding rains and huge swells.
Hurricane Erin intensifies to 'catastrophic' category 5 storm in Caribbean
AFP, Published on 17/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - Hurricane Erin on Saturday strengthened to a "catastrophic" Category 5 storm as it barrelled towards the Caribbean, with weather officials warning of possible flash floods and landslides.
Similan Islands closed to tourists Monday, Tuesday due to severe weather
Online Reporters, Published on 12/05/2025
» Thailand’s renowned Similan Islands National Park will be temporarily closed to tourists from on Monday and Tuesday due to severe summer storms and strong winds affecting the area. Authorities have cited safety concerns as thunderstorms and waves exceeding two metres have been reported in the Andaman Sea region.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 26-Aug 1
Guru, Published on 26/07/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
New year's resolutions more achievable when specific
Life, Published on 23/01/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: My husband teases me because I love making New Year's resolutions, but I have trouble keeping them. Some on my list for 2024 -- lose 5kg, start hitting the gym -- have been with me since the 1990s! Any advice on how to do better?
LawConnect swoops late to win Sydney-Hobart thriller
AFP, Published on 28/12/2023
» SYDNEY - Australian supermaxi LawConnect took line honours in the punishing Sydney-Hobart ocean race on Thursday, pipping rival Andoo Comanche in one of the tightest-ever finishes to the blue water classic.
Another big quake rattles southern Philippines
AFP, Published on 04/12/2023
» MANILA - A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines early Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, the latest in a slew of strong quakes all concentrated in the same area.
German big wave surfer turns to science to tame the breakers
AFP, Published on 12/11/2023
» MUNICH (GERMANY) - Sebastian Steudtner already holds the world record for the largest wave ever surfed, but as the giant wave season begins, the German is looking to science and technology to chase a new high.