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B2m robbery of Briton in Chon Buri ‘well planned’
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 28/02/2026
» CHON BURI - Police say the 2-million-baht robbery at the residence of a British chef and his Thai wife in Bang Lamung district was thoroughly planned, involving three getaway vehicles. Three suspects have been detained for questioning.
Keeping Asia's growth engine on track
News, Thomas Noto Suoneto & Genevieve Donnellon-May, Published on 28/02/2026
» Asia stands at a decisive crossroads. The region remains the world's most powerful growth engine, with many Asean economies expanding above 5% and Asia-wide growth projected to exceed 4% in 2026 -- well above the global average of roughly 3.1%. Strong domestic demand, rising middle classes, and rapid technological adoption continue to propel the region forward, cementing its role as the central driver of global economic growth.
British chef and wife threatened, robbed in Chon Buri
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 27/02/2026
» CHON BURI — A gang of three hooded men armed with knives robbed a British chef and his Thai wife at their house in Bang Lamung district on Thursday night, stealing a safe containing more than 2 million baht in cash before fleeing in a pickup truck.
After 66 years, Cuba's regime faces reckoning
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 21/02/2026
» Fidel Castro and his communist band of brothers have had a good long run in power (66 years), but they have run out of road.
American killed by Burmese men in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/02/2026
» Four Myanmar men surrendered to police after an American tourist was beaten to death in Bangkok while trying to resume his relationship with a Myanmar woman.
More women allege molestation by Ang Thong undertaker
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/02/2026
» More women have come forward with complaints about molestation by an undertaker who shaved their pubic hair during “superstitious” rites, while police are looking into a foetus graveyard at the Ang Thong temple where he operated.
American slain trying to resume love affair
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/02/2026
» Four Myanmar men surrendered to police after an American tourist was beaten to death in Bangkok while trying to resume his relationship with a Myanmar woman.
Cops really to blame
Postbag, Published on 15/02/2026
» Re: "School head dies after shooting", (BP, Feb 12).
Women accuse Ang Thong ‘exorcist’ of sexual assault
Online Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026
» Police say they suspect as many as 10 women have been sexually assaulted by a famous undertaker during “cleansing” rites that he performs at a temple in Ang Thong.
Bangladesh votes in landmark polls after deadly uprising
AFP, Published on 12/02/2026
» DHAKA - Bangladesh voted on Thursday in its first election since a deadly 2024 uprising, as parties crushed under Sheikh Hasina’s rule return to the fray with a powerful political heir facing an Islamist-led coalition.