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Village restores Fukushima reputation with ice cream
Published on 24/02/2019
» FUKUSHIMA, Japan: A farming village in northeastern Japan that saw demand for its produce plunge after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis has found a way to spice up its image -- challenging people to try its soft-serve ice cream laced with locally grown ultra-hot peppers.
Mudslinging moves online
News, Published on 24/02/2019
» Reflecting the fierce competition in the run-up to the March 24 election, political parties are already using creative and dirty tactics to win the MP seats. While campaign poster vandalism is still as prevalent as in every past election, online mudslinging now appears to be far fiercer -- a matter of concern to both parties and the election regulator.
Democrat Party urge majority rule
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/02/2019
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Saturday called on political parties to make sure the mechanism of majority rule is observed in the prime ministerial vote and in the formation process of the next coalition government.
Yang and Lee take joint lead
Sports, Published on 24/02/2019
» Pattaya: The 2019 Honda LPGA Thailand is set for an exciting finish as several players are in contention for the title on the final day of the US$1.6 million tournament today.
Commoners Party says it won't censor election ads
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/02/2019
» The Commoners Party (CMP) has refused to remove the words "military dictatorship" and "shackles" from its election campaign announcements on YouTube, according to party leader Lertsak Kamkongsak.
Scum of the Earth
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 24/02/2019
» At the Bangkok Post Forum on Feb 7, Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit said it would be splendid if Thailand had green shirts with four stars who favour democracy. He called for a review (English translation: cancellation) of the recent, 2.3 billion-baht purchase of 14 more Chinese main battle tanks. Oh, and Thailand should halt conscription.
Wildlife plan sees footprints of success
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/02/2019
» With the construction of Highway 304's wildlife corridors still underway, a survey has found wildlife footprints on top of the traffic tunnels, proving that animals are now adjusting to the presence of the corridor and are able to cross over the road with more safety.
Preserve iconic 'yang na' trees
News, Editorial, Published on 24/02/2019
» The sight of the iconic yang na trees standing dead in Chiang Mai's Saraphi district is plainly outrageous.
A PR disaster for ever-smiling Kuchar
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 24/02/2019
» Just what is a good caddie worth to you?
Sharks deal Buriram early blow at home
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 24/02/2019
» Nine-man Chonburi put on a great fightback to shatter defending champions Buriram United's dream of a winning start to the new Thai League 1 season, salvaging a 2-2 draw in the away game on Saturday.