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How Rodtang’s contract war with ONE Championship spiralled into crisis – and still threatens a fresh twist before Tokyo
Nick Atkin, Published on 17/04/2026
» Twelve months ago, Rodtang Jitmuangnon looked untouchable.
Wrexham's Hollywood takeover fuels economic boom
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» WREXHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) — Wrexham's fairytale rise since a takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has not been limited to on-pitch success as a wave of new fans from around the globe has fuelled an economic boom in north Wales.
France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» NANTERRE (FRANCE) - France has seen more than 40 cases of kidnappings or hostage takings linked to cryptocurrencies since January, a worrying surge since last year as criminals seek to extort digital currency investors for ransom, authorities said on Thursday.
Soldier in custody after alleged Khao San rape during Songkran
Published on 17/04/2026
» A soldier has been taken into custody after being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in a public restroom on Khao San Road in Bangkok during the Songkran festivities.
Myanmar looks east again in search of legitimacy
Oped, Larry Jagan, Published on 17/04/2026
» Myanmar understands it needs to reach out to the world if it is to end its isolation and roll back the sanctions much of the West has levied against it. To this end, the men in green, now in civilian clothes, are seeking the support of traditional allies -- China and Asean, especially Thailand -- as well as Bangladesh and Pakistan, in an effort to reset foreign policy and regain international acceptance.
ONE Championship files US$17 million lawsuit against Rodtang but Takeru fight ‘still on’
Nick Atkin, Published on 16/04/2026
» ONE Championship says its lawsuit against Rodtang Jitmuangnon in Thailand is seeking damages of up to 542 million baht (around US$17 million), but the promotion also insists his rematch with Takeru Segawa remains on course to headline ONE Samurai 1 in Tokyo.
Nike takes a walk on the spicy side
Published on 16/04/2026
» Arguably Thailand’s most celebrated season, Songkran just swept through — ushering in the Thai New Year with its signature water-soaked celebration. Tapping into that spirit, Nike drops a festive take on the Nike SB Dunk Low with the “Songkran” iteration.
Soldier in custody after alleged Khao San rape during Songkran
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2026
» A soldier has been taken into custody after being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in a public restroom on Khao San Road in Bangkok during the Songkran festivities.
Four Chinese held after staged kidnapping for ransom
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/04/2026
» Police have dismantled a Chinese gang accused of staging a fake kidnapping of a 19-year-old woman in order to extort ransom money from her father, arresting four suspects, including her boyfriend, who was also wanted in China in an online scam case.
Chinese slimmers trade lost fat for beef
AFP, Published on 15/04/2026
» WUXI (CHINA) - In a community centre in eastern China, Shu Fangqiang shrugged off his jacket and stepped onto a scale, one of hundreds of locals signing up for an unusual weight loss programme -- "Trade Fat for Beef".