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In a Ukrainian strip club, war is laid bare
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» KHARKIV, Ukraine - When Lisa, 20, laces into her ultra-high heels for her shift at a strip club in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, she knows that aside from dancing, she will have to comfort traumatised soldiers.
New T-Rex ancestor discovered in drawers of Mongolian institute
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» PARIS - Misidentified bones that languished in the drawers of a Mongolian institute for 50 years belong to a new species of tyrannosaur that rewrites the family history of the mighty T-Rex, scientists said on Wednesday.
Premier League ‘under strain’ despite record £6.3bn revenue
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» LONDON - The combined revenue of Premier League clubs rose to a record £6.3 billion ($8.5 billion) in the 2023-24 season, but fan unrest and worsening competitive balance are cause for concern, according to the management consultancy Deloitte.
Thailand hopes for direct US flights
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/06/2025
» Thailand will accelerate its efforts to establish direct flight routes between Thailand and the United States, says Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
K-Research predicts rise in recession risk this year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/06/2025
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) anticipates an increased risk of a technical recession in the Thai economy during the second half of this year, though it maintained its GDP growth forecast for 2025 at 1.4%.
Fifa: ‘Ref cam’ will steer clear of controversy
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» MIAMI - Referees at this month’s Fifa Club World Cup will wear body cams with the footage used in broadcasts of the game — but only if the images are of non-controversial incidents, Fifa refereeing officials said on Wednesday.
Durian deals aplenty at festival of fruit
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/06/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) and the Thai Fresh Market Association jointly organised the "Thai Fruits Festival 2025 by DIT" to distribute quality durian and promote domestic consumption, with the aim of supporting local fruit prices.
Bangkok minimarts raided for selling unlicensed drugs
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/06/2025
» Five employees were arrested and more than 5,000 unlicensed drugs and herbal products seized during a police-led raid on six Bangkok minimarts, some of which employed migrant workers as pharmacists.
Hotels target Thai guests as foreign tourism slumps
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/06/2025
» Despite the Thai tourism sector facing a hiccup, Koko Global Hospitality (Thailand) Co Ltd (KGH), a local hospitality management firm and operator of the hotel chain Kokotel, sees an opportunity with domestic travellers as it looks to expand its portfolio.
Patama named BAT honorary life president
Sports, Published on 12/06/2025
» Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul has been named honorary life president of the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT).