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Thai casinos are looming, you can bet on it
Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/09/2024
» It seems the Thai authorities are determined to open casinos as part of a large entertainment complex. The casino debate has been going on for decades during which an estimated 100 committees have been set up to mull, ponder, reflect, ruminate and even excogitate the pros and cons only to decide not to come to a decision.
Pay coconuts, get monkeys
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 06/09/2015
» The next time you drink canned coconut milk, look at the label. If it’s produced in Thailand, the coconuts have most likely been collected by monkeys — specifically, southern pig-tailed macaques.
Dettori-bred Dodging Bullets hits Champion Chase target
AFP, Published on 12/03/2015
» CHELTENHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Dodging Bullets, bred by flat jockey great Frankie Dettori, proved a revelation as he claimed the scalps of joint favourites Sire de Grugy and Sprinter Sacre in Wednesday's Champion Chase.
Man attacked by tiger at Steve Irwin's Queensland zoo
AFP, Published on 26/11/2013
» An animal handler was rushed to hospital on Tuesday after being attacked by a tiger at Australia Zoo, the Queensland institution made famous by the late "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin.
Danger is their job
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/08/2013
» Akraphol Wannawate and Samrit Maiboran are still alive and healthy but you have to wonder what they dream about at night.
Snap happy
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 26/08/2013
» Akraphol Wannawate's job is perilous _ so much so that every morning before he leaves home his wife never forgets to warn him to be extremely careful so that he can return home in one piece.
Crocodile bites head during stunt
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/07/2013
» After 8 years of sticking his head in crocodile mouths, makes mistake & barely lives to tell about it.
Crocodile bites trainer during show
Online Reporters, Published on 24/07/2013
» A trainer at a popular tourist crocodile farm in Samut Prakan was lucky to escape serious injury when one of the reptiles snapped its jaws shut while his head was inside its mouth. The incident was caught on camera and posted online.