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Australian in wheelchair robbed by his crush in Pattaya
News, Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 08/05/2025
» A 65-year-old Australian man in a wheelchair has told police he was robbed of more than 11,000 baht by a Thai woman he met on a beach in Pattaya and invited back to his room.
Thousands applaud as prince adorns saffron robe
News, Published on 04/07/2024
» His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn traded his scarlet military uniform on Nov 6, 1978 for the simple saffron robe of a Buddhist monk in a glittering centuries-old ceremony at the Royal Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Liquidity shortage a big risk for govt
News, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 16/11/2023
» Liquidity is the most ignored issue in economics. Liquidity is considered to be like "oxygen" which is readily available when needed and, thus, has no intrinsic value.
Japan LGBT law watered down amid culture war
News, Peter Masheter, Published on 24/06/2023
» Japan enacted a law to promote LGBT understanding last Friday after months of debate, but for some activists, the discussions did as much to entrench existing discrimination as encourage more open attitudes.
Tea for two and a sandwich at the Palace
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 12/06/2022
» There seems to be a consensus in Britain that the best moment of the Jubilee was Paddington Bear taking afternoon tea with Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace.
June 1 easing 'meaningless': nightspots
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/05/2022
» Operators of nightlife outlets in Bangkok have voiced disappointment and frustration with restrictions on their operating hours as many gear up to reopen this week.
Warning: It's blowing a hoolie out there
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 24/04/2022
» Part of the ceiling of our small carport was blown off by a freak gusting wind recently. No great drama but this minor incident served as a reminder of just how powerful the wind can be, even an insignificant "Bangkok gust". I am truly thankful not to have experienced tornadoes like those in the US which must be terrifying.
In Britain it helps to be a little eccentric
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 30/01/2022
» Last week's column concerning traditional British food unfortunately failed to mention one of the highlights of the year, the World Black Pudding Throwing Championships, held every September in Ramsbottom, near Manchester. It dates back to the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century between the House of Lancaster (red rose) and the House of York (white rose).
Army refutes sexual harassment claims
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/12/2021
» The army has denied an allegation of sexual harassment involving a number of soldiers being forced to masturbate at a military unit after a photo went viral on the internet.
Loansharks busted in Samut Sakhon raid
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/03/2021
» Eight people -- a Thai and seven Chinese nationals -- have been arrested for loansharking following a raid in Samut Sakhon yesterday, authorities said.