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Nike shoes aren't performance-enhancing drugs
News, Adam Minter, Published on 24/10/2023
» World records in marathons have toppled like track hurdles in recent weeks. Tigst Assefa, the new women's record holder, beat the old one by more than two minutes. Kelvin Kiptum, the latest men's record holder, took 34 seconds off his predecessor's time. These are astonishing accomplishments. But not everybody is crediting the athletes. Instead, critics argue that Assefa and Kiptum couldn't have run at top speeds without a new generation of high-performance "super shoes". Some go so far as to equate the souped-up shoes to performance-enhancing drugs.
10 farmers die from outbreak
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 22/10/2023
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned farmers about a new outbreak of melioidosis which has killed around 10 farmers in Buri Ram, Nakhon Ratchasima and Songkhla.
Woman reports 'abusive' ex-lover
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2023
» PATTAYA: A woman sought police help in Pattaya after escaping her abusive ex-boyfriend in Lop Buri province.
Brits can still put on a good show
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 14/05/2023
» Considering how depressing the world news has been lately, the coronation of King Charles III last weekend provided a brief diversion. It might not be everybody's cup of tea but the Brits certainly know how to put on a show if a bit of history is involved. They're good at pomp and pageantry and most importantly love a parade with plenty of horses.
Tradition meets contemporary creativity at Thai silk event
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 13/12/2022
» Two of the world's most renowned fashion designers -- Jimmy Choo and Rocco Barocco -- have expressed their views about Thai silk which they say has the potential to prosper on the world stage.
Plugging the gap
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/12/2022
» Thailand has resumed importing legal migrant workers under memorandums of understanding signed with neighbouring countries after the Covid-19 pandemic eased.
Mistress under fire, ungrateful beggar, jail request
News, Mae Moo, Published on 28/08/2022
» Dumped like a temple dog
Wanted pair may be in the country
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/07/2022
» A Singaporean man and his Thai wife on an Interpol Red Notice may have fled to Thailand, according to news reports.
Roadside disposal, pensioner rage, fancy footwork
News, Published on 19/06/2022
» A woman with a reputation for picking fights with the locals was killed by the roadside after hitting a neighbour with her shoe.
Chadchart 'no shoe-in for governor'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/05/2022
» The final week of campaigning for Sunday's Bangkok governor election will prove decisive for candidates hoping to upset the current frontrunner, former transport minister Chadchart Sittipunt, according to the director of the Office of Innovation for Democracy at King Prajadhipok's Institute.