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Rare woman yakuza on path to redemption in Japan
AFP, Published on 16/10/2025
» GIFU — A missing fingertip offers a clue to Mako Nishimura's criminal past as one of Japan's few women yakuza. But after clawing her way out of the underworld, she now spends her days helping other retired gangsters reintegrate into society.
Phuket lifeguards treating many tourists for jellyfish stings
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/10/2025
» PHUKET - Lifeguards at Patong Beach on this southern resort island have reported a significant increase in jellyfish stings among tourists, with several cases requiring hospital treatment.
ONE Championship: Denis Puric says he’ll ‘whup Johan Ghazali in Malaysia’ – if the money’s right
Nick Atkin, Published on 16/10/2025
» Denis Puric has warned Johan Ghazali he would “whup his ass in Malaysia” – but only if ONE Championship makes it worth his while.
Sea of fog blankets Pak Chong as cool season arrives
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 16/10/2025
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA – Residents of Pak Chong district woke to a stunning sea of fog on Thursday as temperatures dropped, signalling the arrival of the cool season in this northeastern province.
Investigation sheds more light on landmines
By Panu Wongcha-um and Devjyot Ghoshal, Reuters, Published on 16/10/2025
» Thai Army Second Lieut Baramee Sricha was on a patrol near a disputed stretch of the border between Thailand and Cambodia on July 16, when a member of his team stepped on a landmine that detonated, severing his ankle.
Australian rainforests no longer a carbon sink: study
AFP, Published on 16/10/2025
» SYDNEY - Australia's tropical rainforests are among the first in the world to start emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb, scientists said Thursday, linking the "very concerning" trend to climate change.
Skating stars begin quest for Olympic gold in France
AFP, Published on 16/10/2025
» PARIS - US figure skater Ilia Malinin and Japan's Kaori Sakamoto headline the Olympic season opener at the elite ISU Grand Prix de France in Angers starting Friday, looking to lay the groundwork for gold at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.
SSRU Partners with BASE Playhouse to Elevate Education Assessment
Published on 16/10/2025
» As Thailand’s education system advances toward data-driven innovation, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University (SSRU) has partnered with BASE Playhouse to enhance student learning assessment and soft-skill development through the SEEN Assessment platform — an advanced tool designed to evaluate competency and personality with precision. This collaboration marks a significant step in SSRU’s mission to become “The Leader in Professional Development” while elevating national education standards.
Indian tourist accuses Pattaya transvestites of robbery
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 16/10/2025
» PATTAYA - An Indian visitor told local police that a woman and two transvestites stole cash worth nearly 25,000 baht from his hotel room late Wednesday night, and also hit a hotel employee.
US Treasury chief: Beijing's rare earths move is 'China vs world'
AFP, Published on 16/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent slammed Beijing's rare earth export curbs Wednesday as "China versus the world," vowing that Washington and its allies would "neither be commanded nor controlled."