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Transformer fire triggers widespread blackout across Phetchaburi's Muang district
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 22/08/2025
» PHETCHABURI: A massive power outage swept across Phetchaburi city after a large transformer caught fire inside the provincial power distribution station on Friday morning, affecting houses, government offices, hospitals and public utilities.
Marseille plunged into crisis with season just getting started
AFP, Published on 22/08/2025
» PARIS - A crisis is never far away at Marseille but the speed at which things have unravelled for the French giants at the start of this season is unprecedented.
Five dead as 'thunderous' bomb attack hits Colombian city
AFP, Published on 22/08/2025
» CALI, Colombia - Colombian authorities said five people were killed and dozens more injured when a truck bomb tore through a busy street in the city of Cali on Thursday, deepening the country's most serious security crisis in decades.
Thai rights body sounds alarm about vaping
Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2025
» The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) has called for urgent action to tighten regulations on e-cigarettes following a sharp rise in usage among children and adolescents.
AoT approves B5.7bn plan for new terminal at Chiang Rai airport
Published on 22/08/2025
» Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) has approved a 5.7-billion-baht plan to construct a new passenger terminal at Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport in Chiang Rai province, in preparation to welcome up to 7 million passengers per year.
Chinese gang escapes after attempted kidnapping in Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/08/2025
» A group of Chinese men attempted to kidnap compatriots for ransom at a Pattaya villa this morning, but fled after a Thai woman escaped and alerted police.
Got the scoop: Bear takes over California ice cream shop
AFP, Published on 22/08/2025
» LOS ANGELES - A curious bear on the hunt for something sweet found itself behind the counter of a California ice cream shop over the weekend.
Funny old world: the week's offbeat news
AFP, Published on 22/08/2025
» PARIS - From a bear cooling down in an ice cream parlour to Japanese staff who took quality control too far. Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world.
US Fed chief leaves door open for rate cut
Published on 22/08/2025
» JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming - US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell on Friday pointed to a possible interest rate cut at the central bank’s September meeting but declined to make a firm commitment.
NATO chief calls for ‘robust security guarantees’ for Ukraine
AFP, Published on 22/08/2025
» KYIV - The head of NATO on Friday called for “robust” security guarantees for Ukraine to ensure Russia upholds any potential peace deal and “never again” attempts to invade Ukraine.