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Vietnam steps up island-building in South China Sea: US think tank
Published on 24/08/2025
» Vietnam has sharply accelerated its island-building efforts this year in the contested Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, a US think tank said.
Ukraine marks independence day with drone strikes on Russia
AFP, Published on 24/08/2025
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine launched a wave of drone strikes on Russia Sunday, triggering a fire at a nuclear power plant as it celebrated Ukrainian independence day against a backdrop of fading hopes for recent peace efforts.
Dead man's ID number used to open account for donations to Aids hospice temple
Online Reporters, Published on 24/08/2025
» The ID card number of a dead man was used to open an account to receive donations for a fund belonging to the controversial Aids hospice temple Wat Phrabatnampu, according to the Department of Provincial Administration. The temple's former abbot changed his layman name to one almost identical to that of the deceased man.
Two Lebanese men arrested on Koh Samui for drugs, illegal clinic
Online Reporters, Published on 24/08/2025
» SURAT THANI: Immigration officers on Koh Samui have arrested two Lebanese nationals accused of running a restaurant as a front for drug dealing and operating an unlicensed Chinese medicine clinic.
Indonesian child's viral fame draws tourists to boat race
AFP, Published on 24/08/2025
» PEKANBARU (INDONESIA) - Armed with colourful oars, rowers pack into long boats in western Indonesia, paddling furiously in front of race crowds swelled by the viral success of a young boy famous for his dancing at the front of the traditional vessels.
Veena Praveenar Singh crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2025
Online Reporters, Published on 24/08/2025
» Thailand has crowned its new beauty queen, with Veena Praveenar Singh from Saraburi winning the title of Miss Universe Thailand 2025 in a glittering final on Saturday night.
Bus slams into truck in Nakhon Ratchasima, woman passenger injured
News, Online Reporters, Published on 24/08/2025
» A passenger bus crashed into the rear of a lorry that braked suddenly in rainy conditions in Nakhon Ratchasima late Saturday night, leaving a female passenger trapped with a broken leg. Rescuers had to cut into the vehicle to free her before rushing her to hospital.
Police hunt inmate who escaped by stealing prison officer’s motorcycle
News, Online Reporters, Published on 24/08/2025
» Police are chasing a 29-year-old inmate who escaped from Nonthaburi Prison by stealing a Department of Corrections officer’s motorcycle. Relatives have pleaded with him to surrender, but he has refused, saying he fears further charges. He told family members he is stressed and misses his mother and relatives.
Deeper Dive podcast: Roots of Thai-Cambodian border conflict
Published on 24/08/2025
» The long-simmering conflict between Thailand and Cambodia over the demarcation of their 817km border has exploded in 2025, with batteries of air strikes and heavy artillery that have killed more than 40 people and displaced hundreds of thousands.
Indonesia turns down ear-splitting 'haram' street parties
AFP, Published on 24/08/2025
» MALANG (INDONESIA) - People in an Indonesian village watched as a tower of loudspeakers mounted on a truck rumbled through their usually serene home, blasting a thumping bass loud enough to crack windows.