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Four Thai monks arrested after testing positive for meth
Online Reporters, Published on 18/07/2025
» Four monks in Thailand's Si Sa Ket province were arrested after testing positive for methamphetamine. The group admitted to taking the drug, claiming it was to relieve body aches - and to celebrate the start of Buddhist Lent. All four were immediately defrocked and sent for rehabilitation.
UK 'princes in the tower' murder probe clears Richard III
AFP, Published on 18/07/2025
» LONDON - It is one of history's most intriguing "murders" -- the mysterious disappearance over five centuries ago of two young princes from the Tower of London.
South Korea to end private adoptions after landmark probe
AFP, Published on 18/07/2025
» SEOUL - South Korea is set to overhaul its adoption system on Saturday by ending the decades-old practice of outsourcing adoptions to private agencies, which has led to widespread allegations of abuse.
Thaksin touts golden visa, higher travel fees to boost Thailand
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/07/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra suggested Thailand create a golden visa scheme for wealthy foreigners to become long-term residents and called on Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) to hike passenger service fees to boost the sluggish economy.
Girls gone bad
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/07/2025
» Remember the popular HBO series Girls from over a decade ago? The show was widely recognised for its postfeminist commentary on female sexuality and millennial angst and it ran for a surprisingly long six seasons. To this day, I still don't really understand the rave reviews. I only watched a few episodes here and there, so I won't pretend to be an expert on it, but what I saw never quite resonated with me.
Donald Trump buys time with weapons for Kyiv
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 18/07/2025
» There was rejoicing when US President Donald Trump announced that he was going to let Ukraine have weapons after all, but it was conspicuously contained joy. Half-smiles and sighs of relief were plentiful; cheers were absent or faked.
Phumtham spars with Anutin
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/07/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has accused former Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul of unfairly channelling local budgets to Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) strongholds during his tenure -- an allegation Mr Anutin has denied.
Summer sojourns in and out of Thailand
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/07/2025
» With the onset of the monsoons, coupled with the heat in the Thai capital (and yes, we are talking about the weather, for once), it is time to experience the onslaught of milder summer. Guru By Bangkok Post lists places where you can chill in the cool summer breeze.
GFT 2025 to Showcase AI-Driven Textile Innovation
Published on 16/07/2025
» GFT 2025 Prepares to Open a Hub for AI-Driven Embroidery, Sewing, and Printing Technologies for Textiles and Special Fibers
Gym thief punished with gruelling workout in Bangladesh
Online Reporters, Published on 16/07/2025
» DHAKA, Bangladesh - A young Bangladeshi caught stealing from a local gym was spared arrest, but not punishment - instead being forced to perform a gruelling series of exercises that left him in exhausted pain and tears.