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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.
Venezuela accuses US of waging 'undeclared war'
AFP, Published on 20/09/2025
» CARACAS - Venezuela on Friday accused the United States of waging an "undeclared war" in the Caribbean, where Washington has deployed warships and blown up alleged drug boats in recent weeks.
The air war: plywood and Styrofoam
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 20/09/2025
» 'Nato is responding with unity and strength," said British defence secretary John Healey. "If you've got drones that are putting Polish lives at risk, then Nato will take them out. There's no firm confirmation on intent, but in the end that's not the point. It's still reckless. It's still dangerous."
SET gains momentum amid orderly rotation
Business, Published on 20/09/2025
» Thai shares have been gaining momentum since early September, with the benchmark Stock Exchange of Thailand index climbing above 1,300 points amid an orderly rotation involving key sectors including banking, commerce, tourism, electronics and energy. This was in contrast to the recent downturn, when investors did not immediately enter new sectors after unloading stocks, while some also built short positions.
Russian fighter jets breach Estonian airspace
Published on 19/09/2025
» BERLIN - Estonia’s airspace was violated by three Russian military jets on Friday, the government of the NATO member said, amid an increasingly tense atmosphere on the alliance’s eastern flank.
Four Britons held for robbery of B2.3-million watch in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/09/2025
» PHUKET - Police have arrested four British men in connection with the robbery of a luxury watch worth 2.3 million baht from an American tourist in Thalang district of this resort province.
Defending champ Suteepat off to a hot start in Taiwan
Sports, Published on 19/09/2025
» Taipei: In what is becoming a recurring theme at Asian Tour events in Taiwan, Thailand's Suteepat Prateeptienchai once again climbed to the top of the leaderboard at the end of the opening round yesterday in the US$1 million Yeangder TPC.
Thai homebuyers sue developer for fraud, over B300m damaged
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/09/2025
» More than 20 people across Thailand petitioned the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on Thursday, alleging they were defrauded by a major property developer who abandoned home construction projects despite having already collected large sums of money. The total damages were estimated at over 300 million baht.
Aroi Bonvoy Showcases Thailand’s Culinary Heritage
Published on 18/09/2025
» Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s award-winning travel programme and marketplace, has unveiled Aroi Bonvoy, an exclusive culinary journey that invites lovers of Thai cuisine to savour the kingdom’s authentic flavours through a curated collection of ten dishes celebrating locality, community, seasonality and sustainability.
‘Raped, jailed, tortured, left to die’: the hell of being gay in Turkmenistan
AFP, Published on 18/09/2025
» WARSAW - Two men who escaped one of the world’s most secretive and repressive states have told AFP how they were tortured, beaten and raped in Turkmenistan for the “crime” of being gay.