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Top Thai athletes achievements of 2024: Games glory, historic feats and MotoGP breakthrough
Sports, Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2024
» From Panipak Wongpatanakit cementing her status as Thailand's most decorated Olympian to Kunlavut Vitidsarn claiming a historic medal at the Paris Games and Somkiat Chantra earning a coveted spot in MotoGP, 2024 proved to be a memorable year for Thai sports.
Britain's current mess extends well beyond Brexit
News, John Lloyd, Published on 13/11/2017
» Britain -- ever-ready to boast stable politics and a faultless, often-called "Rolls-Royce" civil service -- is in a mess. Between scandals over sex, secret meetings, political donors and the royal family, the government is melting down.
Winter in ‘Game of Thrones’, springtime for spinoffs
Associated Press, Published on 17/07/2017
» New York -- Last night (Monday morning in Thailand), the first-to-last season of “Game of Thrones” premiered on HBO as devoted fans gleefully embraced the return of favourite characters, gruesome violence, and the series signature spider web of political intrigue. The houses of Westeros are still going at it -- at least for now, anyway.
Miss Honduras, sister shot dead
AFP, Published on 20/11/2014
» SANTA BARBARA, HONDURAS - Miss Honduras was fatally shot as she tried to escape her sister's jealous boyfriend, police and reports said, hours after the siblings were found dead beside a river.
Venezuelan crowned transgender beauty queen in Thai contest
Reuters, Published on 08/11/2014
» PATTAYA — A 22-year-old Venezuelan was crowned "Miss International Queen" on Friday night at a beauty contest that bills itself as the world's largest and promotes the rights of transsexuals and transvestites.
NY street harassment video goes viral
AFP, Published on 30/10/2014
» NEW YORK - A video that shows a woman being pestered by men on the streets of New York has gone viral, sparking renewed debate about harassment endured by women and minority groups.
Why the shale oil and gas revolution won't end any time soon
News, Published on 01/09/2014
» Doubts about the sustainability of the North American oil and gas boom centre on rapidly declining output from many shale wells after they are initially drilled.
Cambodia's King Sihanouk dies in Beijing
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/10/2012
» First becoming king in 1941 at age 18 & guiding Cambodia through much of the 20th century, King Sihanouk has passed away at age 89.
London Olympic Games open with fun-filled show
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/07/2012
» David Beckham drives a powerboat with the Olympic torch in an opening ceremony described as spectacular, eccentric and fun. Reuters photo
First transgender flight attendants
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/02/2011
» "Thai hospitality, Thai food and Thai ladyboys" national treasures that make Thailand unique.